This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 166! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey there, movie buffs! 👋
So, I recently caught “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” the latest horror-comedy from Halina Reijn, and let me tell you, it was a snoozefest. 🥱 I mean, I get that it’s supposed to be a satirical take on Gen Z culture, but it just came across as a bunch of annoying, whiny characters running around in a big house.
The plot revolves around a group of rich, entitled twenty-somethings who decide to throw a hurricane party at a remote mansion. 🌪️🏰 I mean, what could possibly go wrong, right? 🤔 Of course, things quickly go south when they start playing a game of “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” which is basically a murder-in-the-dark mystery party game. But instead of having fun, they start accusing each other of being the killer, and it all devolves into a screaming, crying mess. But then, someone actually ends up dead, and everyone starts pointing fingers at each other.
I’m not going to lie, I found every single character in this movie insufferable. They were all so self-absorbed and petty, and their constant bickering and whining got on my last nerve. I mean, I get that they’re supposed to be unlikable, but they were just too annoying to even enjoy hating them. They were all so whiney and screechy, constantly bickering and screaming at each other. Ugh!
The acting was also pretty bad. The cast is full of up-and-coming stars like Amandla Stenberg and Maria Bakalova, but they all seemed to be trying too hard to be edgy and cool. It just came across as forced and unnatural.
The only thing I can say I liked about this movie was the cinematography. The shots were really well-composed, and the use of color was really effective in creating a sense of unease. But that’s about it.
Reflecting on it, the whole shebang made me appreciate the simple things in life, like not being trapped in a house with a bunch of annoying people. It’s funny how a movie can do that to you, huh?
I know that some people might find this movie funny or clever, and I’ve read plenty of favorable reviews of the this film. But I just couldn’t get into it. I found the characters to be too annoying and the plot to be too thin. I think this movie is a good example of how satire can go wrong. When you’re trying to make fun of something, it’s important to still have some empathy for the people you’re satirizing. Otherwise, you just end up with a mean-spirited and unfunny movie like “Bodies Bodies Bodies.”
Anyway, I hate to be a Negative Nancy, but I really can’t recommend this movie. 👎 Unless you’re in the mood for some annoying, privileged millennials running around screaming at each other for an hour and a half. 🙄
Oh well…better luck on the next one 🤞
Peace out! ✌️
Roger