45/36
The scar on Skye’s knee is shaped like a smile
Tale
About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and unexplained events. Crushed by the growing terrors and strains of fame, Skye is forced to come face to face with her past. In one scene, Skye places a bottle of VOSS water on a stone/marble kitchen counter and a noise is heard that matches the sound of something plastic being placed on it. The VOSS water bottles are glass, something that is actually specifically emphasized in the film, so the audio doesn’t match the action seen. Skye Riley: [to Smile Entity] You don’t have control, I do!.
What an interpretation
Appeared on The 7PM Project: October 17, 2024 episode (2024). Smile 2 started strong and fast. With its long opening “one take” that was bloody and frenetic, providing continuity to the original. The cinematography and lighting of the film were fantastic, the use of panning shots and the use of reflections definitely added to the horror sequences. Naomi Scott!
It was gut-wrenching and authentic
The descent into madness was terrifying (in a good way). I’d love to see a horror actress get an Oscar nomination, but unfortunately the genre is hard to fathom when it comes to awards season. I would like to see more of her in such roles. Unfortunately (in my opinion) the movie relied too much on jump scares and loud noises. I understand that they are an important tool for the genre, but they should be used in a way that adds something to the story rather than scaring the audience for its own sake.
Cue the dance troupe apartment scene
The movie really shined in scenes that were more disturbing and unsettling than just plain scary. The scenes where the audience realizes that Skye is actually hallucinating are the most memorable and carry far more weight than the sudden scares. I would have appreciated if we had learned more about the entity’s lore and perhaps delved deeper into its origins and history. Thus, justifying a sequel that offers more to the overall story. There is a scene (which I know others will feel the same way about) where the director decided to use CGI instead of practical effects.
The movie gave the audience great horror moments and stellar performance
This was very disappointing and took something away from the penultimate moment. However, the film’s reliance on sudden scares and flashiness took away from the gritty, dark tone of the original.