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Greta
2019 98 min United States of America, Ireland, South Korea, Hong Kong R 18+
★6.2
Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Director: Neil Jordan
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Description
A young woman returns a lonely widow’s lost purse, leading to an unlikely relationship between the two — until the young woman discovers the widow might not be all that she seems.
US Gross:
$10.53M
Starring
Isabelle Huppert
Actor
Chloë Grace Moretz
Actor
Maika Monroe
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Thriller
Key opinion
Greta is a stylish but formulaic thriller that relies heavily on Isabelle Huppert’s commanding performance to elevate a weak, cliché-ridden script. While its suspenseful atmosphere and technical execution are often praised, viewers are divided on whether the film succeeds as a compelling psychological drama or fails due to illogical plot developments and predictable pacing.
| Acting | Isabelle Huppert delivers a captivating, multi-layered performance that stands as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes strong cinematography, effective score, and a distinctive visual atmosphere to build tension. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on predictable genre tropes, thin character motivations, and glaring logical inconsistencies. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the suspense builds effectively, while others perceive the film as tedious, slow, or unevenly constructed. | |
| Ending | The ending is a point of contention, with some viewers finding it contrived or overly reliant on unbelievable tropes compared to the rest of the film. | |
| Acting | Chloë Grace Moretz’s portrayal of Frances draws divided reactions, ranging from effective and subtle to unconvincing and lacking emotional depth. |