'Thoroughbreds' (2017)

First it was borderline personality, then severe depression,yesterday, she said it was antisocial with schizoid tendency.She’s basically just flipping to random pages of the DSM-5and throwing medications at me.But I have a perfectly healthy brain.It just doesn’t contain feelings.

There are films that aren’t much of a story and still leave a certain impression. The same applies to Thoroughbreds where two teenage girls, each with a specific personality disorder, come up with a plan to kill someone. The two haven’t seen each other for a long time. An eternity in which much has changed. One grew up in a rich family while the other knew a past in which the killing of her own horse played an important role. But despite the contradictions, the old friendship bond is restored. And before they know it, they are planning a murder together. Strange but true. Although it’s about a murder, it’s actually a funny and comic film. Especially because of the fascinating conversations full of dry, nonchalant humor. Sometimes it seems like the two young girls are totally insensitive people. Which is applicable to one of them.

Two Tasty Actresses

The two main roles are played by two young actresses whose earlier performances I could appreciate. Physically they both look appetizing. Only Anya Taylor-Joy, who takes care of the role of Lily, has a more unique look with those big Bambi eyes. Olivia Cooke, on the other hand, is more the cliché image of the beautiful girl next door who’s slowly changing into a sensual young lady. The type of girl you’ve already met in countless feature films. Maybe that’s why Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in movies like The Witch, Morgan, Split, and Marrowbone. All of which I enjoyed. Although I was kind of disappointed about The Witch. Not because of the acting. I was expecting more of a horror instead of a medieval drama.

Dead Serious and Funny at the Same Time

Olivia Cooke’s acting was breathtaking and extraordinary in the film Me and Earl and the dying girl, a film that’s difficult to surpass. Even though her acting in The Signal, The Quiet Ones, and Ready Player One (although the emphasis was on the visual part) wasn’t so bad, the quoted film really stands out. But what she shows in Thoroughbreds as the apathetic Amanda, can compete with it. This was an enjoyment from start to finish. The way she plays the personality of Amanda is truly magnificent. And even though this film is meant to be deadly serious, her attitude will unintentionally cause comical situations.

I bet you didn’t see that one coming.

Thoroughbreds is such a type of film which is difficult to pin down to a specific genre. Yes, it’s indeed a crime film about two eccentric girls who are brooding on a devilish plan. And yes, unintentionally there’s also that comical approach through the behavior of the two ladies and the way they interact with each other. And wait till you see the unexpected ending which makes it all seem sinister. But if you think about it longer, you’ll agree it’s a logical outcome. Thoroughbreds is not exactly an easy movie in terms of genre. It is a fascinating film with the emphasis on the character and psyche of the protagonists. The fact that an intriguing and ingenious twist has been given to it only makes it more interesting.

I was fascinated by the conversations. Bizarre.

So if you like a well-thought-out story that isn’t simply crafted up, then you should definitely give this film a chance. And besides that, you can also enjoy Anton Yelchin, who unfortunately died in a sad accident, once more. I thought the last film he acted in was Green Room. But most of all, it’s the literary jousting that takes place between the two female main characters that made an impression on me. It sometimes seemed like a Shakespearean play that uses fancy words in a subtle dialogue. I never thought a conversation would fascinate me. The wonders of the world are not yet out.

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