"don't worry darling"

10/30/2022

Don't Worry Darling is an epically average film. While the director, Olivia Wilde, was able to get my attention through the cinematography and score, the story line was lackluster.

It seems that everyone is talking about Harry Styles' (Jack) acting in the movie. Although it wasn't the worst performance I've seen, it was definitely far from the best. There was no nuance to his performance, no depth. He went from happy to mad with no in between. And I found myself laughing at one scene because of how ridiculous he sounded. Especially next to Florence Pugh (Alice), you could really tell that he isn't an experienced actor. But I'll give him credit where it's due, Jack and Alice's chemistry was amazing in the first half of the movie. It really did feel like they were a happy couple living a normal life.

Florence Pugh and Chris Pine's (Frank) performances really carried the movie. The tension between the two was terrifying. They were able to build an uneasy tone without saying many words and only using facial expression. I think they made the first three quarters of the movie really great. But the ending was where the movie really fell through. There was supposed to be this huge reveal in the end and the build up had me on the edge of my seat. But then when it came, it was so basic and predictable. It felt like a "and it was all a dream" type of ending. And I remember thinking, oh that was it? In this type of psychological thriller the plot twist is what makes or breaks the movie. Without a good one, everything that made the movie so great is overshadowed by the dull ending.

Rotten Tomatoes Rating of 38%

Overall, if you're a fan of Harry Styles or Florence Pugh, I say check out the movie. It's an enjoyable time and it was definitely fun to see after all the months of waiting and all the drama. But if you are not a fan of anyone in the film, I wouldn't watch it. There are much better psychological thrillers with better twists. Like Get Out, Fight Club, and Shutter Island.

WARNING:

"Don't Worry Darling" has been given an R rating and is recommended for ages 15+ (though based on this rating, those younger than 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when viewing in a movie theater).

If you are younger than 15, it may be a good idea to wait until you do meet the age requirements for R rated movies or ensure that before watching, you have the permission of a parent or guardian.

Written by Josie Rybring

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