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Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
In 1918, a young woman named Pearl dreams of becoming a Hollywood movie star but is trapped on her family's isolated farm, caring for her ailing father and under the oppressive thumb of her stern mother. Her glamorous fantasies clash with her grim reality, leading her down a dark and violent path as her repressed desires and obsessions escalate.
Pearl was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its stylistic execution, Mia Goth's powerhouse performance, and its expansion of the X-universe mythology. Many critics noted its blend of vibrant visuals and disturbing themes, deeming it a compelling and terrifying character study.
Mia Goth delivers a tour-de-force performance as the titular character.
The film masterfully blends vibrant, almost dreamlike aesthetics with disturbing psychological horror.
A stylish and compelling character study that delves into the origins of a killer.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Mia Goth's exceptional performance and the film's intense, unsettling atmosphere. Many found it to be a captivating and disturbing look into a villain's psyche, though some noted its slow-burn pacing.
Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
Mia Goth improvised the iconic "talent show" monologue scene, which was reportedly filmed in just two takes.
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For a gal who appears so kind and sweet, she has a wicked and kinda creepy side. This is a totally barbaric film, and the sheer brutality is staggering. It's beyond all my hopes and wishes for the film, Mia Goth has won my horror heart over...
<em>'Pearl'</em> doesn't quite hit as well as <em>'X'</em>, though it has enough about it to still be suitably enjoyable. It did lose steam for me the longer it went on and there aren't many moments to remember, tbh I personally would've pr...
Pearl (2022) is a visually striking psychological horror film that takes a unique approach to storytelling. Set in the 1920s, the movie immediately stands out with its vibrant, almost dreamlike cinematography that contrasts with its dark th...
I will be doing a combined review for the two films, "X" and "Pearl." Upon seeing the high ratings given by both the general public and critics to these movies, I am left puzzled about what truly makes a good film. Let's start with "X...
**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** The strange and unusual “Pearl,” a prequel to writer / director Ti West‘s “X”, is a different kind of slasher film. Creating an origin story for the title villain, the film tells the history o...
Despite quite a characterful effort from Mia Goth as the title character here, I wasn't really very impressed with this film. She lives on a farm whilst her young husband is off fighting on the Somme. She shares her life with her Germanic, ...
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition/ "Pearl may be a prequel to X, but Ti West turns this slasher into an incredibly complex character study represented - and co-written (!)...
_Pearl_ is a great character study that dives deeper in the stakes that an individual will go to attain success. It is unquestionable that the main question people will ask is, does it live up to X? While I do think it is a good film that I...