Blink Twice

2024 - 9 - 4

Blink to the Left, Not to the Right: Kravitz' #MeToo Thriller Fails to Thrill!

#MeToo movement - Blink Twice - Channing Tatum - film criticism - Hollywood - Promising Young Woman - Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz' 'Blink Twice' might look like a #MeToo statement, but the ending leaves us scratching our heads! #FilmReview

Zoë Kravitzs debutfilm som instruktør, 'Blink Twice', har været under lup, især på grund af de paralleller, den drager til den populære #MeToo-bevægelse og tidligere film som 'Promising Young Woman'. Mange anmelderne har været hurtige til at kalde den en thrilling kommentar til magtspillet mellem kønnene, men virkeligheden er, at filmens slutning skaber flere spørgsmål end svar. I stedet for at tilbyde en overbevisende afslutning på de komplekse emner, den rejser, lader filmen seeren i stikken med en skuffende konklusion, der skærer i den meningsfulde diskussion filmen kunne have startet.

Kravitz taler om, hvordan hendes egne oplevelser og observationer fra Hollywood inspirerede hende til at skrive denne psykologisk thriller. Privatlivets skræmmende natur og de ubalancerede magtforhold mellem mænd og kvinder fylder et væsentligt element i filmens narrativ. Skuespillet fra Channing Tatum, Kravitz' kæreste i det virkelige liv, fremhæver også en sjælden sårbarhed, hvilket tilføjer en interessant dimension til historien, selvom det ikke kan redde filmen fra dens problematiske slutning.

Fra en afstand kan filmen se stilfuld og moderne ud, men de underliggende problemstillinger i 'Blink Twice' gør den til en blandet pose af meget og lidt på én gang. Kravitz' forsøg på at være en del af det vigtige samtale omkring #MeToo er prisværdigt, men desværre savner den det prikkede finger i jorden, der kunne have gjort en reel forskel. Med et mere tilfredsstillende resumé kunne filmen have været en potent kraft i at udfordre de normer, den stræber efter at understrege.

For dem, der er nysgerrige på Kravitz' baggrund, er det værd at bemærke, at hun ikke kun er en talentfuld skuespiller, men også en anerkendt musiker, der har været en del af både skuespil og musik i mange år. Desuden er #MeToo-bevægelsen, som 'Blink Twice' trækker på, blevet en vigtig del af Hollywood's diskurs, og den fortsætter med at påvirke, hvordan vi forstår og taler om magt i relationer.

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'Blink Twice' Isn't the #MeToo Thriller It Claims to Be (MarieClaire.com)

Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' has been called a #MeToo thriller and compared to 'Promising Young Woman,' but its ending is problematic. Here's why.

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Zoë Kravitz Writes Her Next Chapter (W Magazine)

The actor, musician, and now filmmaker on why 'Blink Twice' was the Me Too-inspired story that "needed to come out."

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Zoë Kravitz reveals the inspiration behind her provocative thriller ... (Daily Mail)

Zoë Kravitz shed light on what inspired her to start writing her psychological thriller, Blink Twice, which examines the power dynamics between men and ...

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Zoë Kravitz Detailed How Her Movie 'Blink Twice' Was Inspired by ... (SheKnows)

Zoë Kravitz detailed how her movie 'Blink Twice' was inspired by the #MeToo Movement in Hollywood.

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Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' starring Channing Tatum is a stylish but ... (Independent Online)

Tatum, the director's real-life partner, conveys a surprising sensitivity and shyness as the top dog.

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This Bleak Interpretation Of Blink Twice's Ending Makes The Movie ... (/FILM)

Zoë Kravitz's Blink Twice features some pretty gnarly subject matter, but this reading of the movie's ending makes the film even darker than we thought.

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Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut 'Blink Twice' surpasses $15 Million at ... (Garavi Gujarat)

Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz's first venture as a director, is off to a promising start at the box office. With a reported budget of $20 million, the film has.

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Blink Twice (**1/2) - Nashville PRIDE, Inc. (pridepublishinggroup.com)

Frida (Naomi Ackie), a clumsy cocktail waitress at a classy fundraiser for rich folks eyes the main attraction. It's tech billionaire Slater King (Channing ...

Channing Tatum's Instagram tribute to Zoë Kravitz and 'Blink Twice ... (Vogue Australia)

I can't wait to read Tatum's eventual IG wedding tribute to his bride-to-be!

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Channing Tatum's Instagram Tribute to Zoë Kravitz and Blink Twice ... (Vogue.com)

I've never played paintball in my life, but for some reason, I think it would be fun with Channing Tatum.

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