Somebody I Used to Know (2023)
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Directed by Dave Franco (The Rental) and cowritten by him and his wife, Alison Brie (Horse Girl) this Prime Video film is a romantic comedy with a few melancholic notes, in a similar mood as My Best Friend’s Wedding. Somebody I Used to Know follows a woman (Brie) as she returns to her hometown and runs into an old flame (Jay Ellis), after a professional failure leads her to question her life decisions. Things get more complicated when she meets his new fiancée (Kiersey Clemons), who reminds her of who she was in her younger days. Even if its story is a little predictable, it’s carried by well-developed characters that are easy to root for as they learn valuable life lessons.
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The Rental
Dave Franco's (Neighbors, 21 Jump Street) highly anticipated directorial debut, 'The Rental', pays homage to slasher films while looking to the future. He utilizes all the genre's clichés and attributes (stupid decisions, who will die first, etc.) but with a modern twist. The story follows a group of friends who decide to rent a secluded house on Airbnb. From there, the horror and cat-and-mouse chase ensue. It's not an exceptional horror film, but it certainly brings a much-needed freshness to the genre and is truly entertaining--thanks in part to some great plot twists. Enjoy with popcorn, soda, and an open mind for fun.
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