42/46
The scar on Skye’s knee is shaped like a smile
Synopsis
About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and unexplainable events. Overwhelmed by the mounting horrors and pressures of fame, Skye is forced to confront her past. In one scene, Skye places a bottle of VOSS water on a stone/marble kitchen counter and a noise matching the sound of something plastic being placed is heard. VOSS water bottles are made of glass, something that is actually specifically highlighted in the film, and so the audio does not match the action seen. Skye Riley: [to the Smile Entity] You’re not in control, I am!.
What a performance
Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode aired October 17, 2024 (2024). Smile 2 started off strong and fast. With its long “one take” opening that was bloody and frenetic, it continued the original. The camerawork and lighting in the film were great, the use of spinning shots and the use of reflections certainly added to the horror sequences. Naomi Scott!
She was shocking and authentic
The descent into madness was horrifying (in a good way). I would be happy to see an actress in a horror film get an Oscar nomination, but unfortunately the genre is hard to crack when it comes to awards season. I would love to see more of her in similar roles. The film unfortunately (in my opinion) relied too heavily on its jump scares and loud sounds. I understand that they are an important tool for the genre, but they should be used in a way that contributes to the story rather than scaring the audience for its own sake.
Shout out to the dance troupe apartment scene
The film really shined in the scenes that were more creepy and unsettling rather than scary. The scenes where the audience realizes that Skye is in fact hallucinating are the most memorable and carry much more weight than the jump scares. I would have appreciated if we had learned a little more about the lore of the entity and perhaps delved deeper into its origins and history. Therefore, ensuring a sequel that offers more to the overall story. There is one scene (which I know others will feel the same way about) where the director decided to use CGI instead of practical effects.
This was highly disappointing and took away from the penultimate moment
The film provided the audience with some great moments of terror and a stellar performance. However, the film being a little too reliant on scares and flashy things strayed from the dark and gritty tone of the original.
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