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Speak No Evil

Blumhouse Productions

United States of America

English

James McAvoy

Mackenzie Davis

Scoot McNairy

Aisling Franciosi

Alix West Lefler

Dan Hough

Kris Hitchen

Motaz Malhees

Jakob Højlev Jørgensen

Andrew Bonner

Susie Allnutt

Ruth Antoine

Keith Madden

Danny Bensi

Clara Hargreaves

Scott P. Fraser

Heather Basten

Jon Romano

Lara Karamardian

Fran Cattaneo

Jon Harris

Lucy Bright

Brittany Fottrell

Tyler Ferguson

Josip Siladi

Junior Agyeman Owusu

Julia Piker

Jakov Matija Kapetanovic

Igor A. Nola

Pat Sweeney

Martin Conway

Saunder Jurriaans

Francesca Mauri

Rob Pizzey

Antonio De Paola

Fabrizio Sciarra

Caroline Bowker

Leon Moralic

James Watkins

Mads Tafdrup

Christian Tafdrup

Jacob Jarek

Beatriz Sequeira

Jason Blum

Mélissa Humler

Timeri Duplat

Ray Kim

Seth Crail

Tim Maurice-Jones

Jennifer Scudder Trent

Matt Curtis

Paul Ritchie

James Price

Nicole Stafford

Terri Taylor

Ally Conover

Stuart Ewen

Alexander Holt

Tom Rye

Helen Fraser

Francesca Kaimer Millea

James O'Donnell

Anthony Knight

Anna Stephenson

Luke Gomes

Emma Britton

Charlotte Williams

Annabel Brook

Jake Shallcross

Farzeen Fassihi

Nora Henderson

Emma Zee

Melissa Brockman

Adam A. Makin

Adam David Grant

Mursalim Topham

Jessica Johnson

Philip Reid

Prue Howard

Merel Graeve

Cassie Smith

Elena Riccabona

Ben Hopwood

Frankie Leeming

Andrew Phizacklea

Reece Palmer

Malcolm McLean

Alfie Biddle

Merritt Gold

Iona Greaves

James Perry

Nicola Braid

Liam Reardon

Lewis McInnes

Chris Atkinson

Matt Atkinson

Henry Dyer

Jeremy Middleton

Felix Ollerearnshaw

Michael Kavanagh

James Nesbitt

Scott Robinson

Ricardo Sesay

Billy Dunn

Larry Park

Michael Wacker

'Speak No Evil' is supremely well done!

I felt unsettled from pretty much the get-go. That's because you can see the general direction that the movie is going to head, though that doesn't hampen the feeling of unease that is present all the way through. I did actually think whilst watching that the film was being a tad dragged out, though by the credits I was fully sold on what I had just seen.

James McAvoy is outstanding, I knew he was capable of portraying such a creepy and unhinged character from seeing some of his other work. 'Split' for one, though also, oddly, 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'; I always got creeped out when we first see his Mr. Tumnus.

Mackenzie Davis impresses as well, as do Scoot McNairy and Aisling Franciosi in fairness; youngsters Alix West Lefler and Dan Hough do well too. The final scene with the latter is quite something, I thought it was going to play out slightly differently (i.e. what Ron does to Carl, for any fellow 'The Walking Dead' fans) so to see it go they way it did was unexpected - but, without question, welcome.

I shall no doubt check out the Danish original at some point in the future.

CinemaSerf

How many folks have you met on holiday and promised to go and visit when you all get back home? Well for me that is always a bit like ouzo or metaxa - best enjoyed in situ but never a good idea when the trip is actually over. The "Dalton" family are a bit down in the dumps. "Ben" (Scoot McNairy) has just relocated to London from the USA to find his job evaporated, wife "Louise" (Mackenzie Davis) is trying to keep things positive and their over-indulged daughter "Aggie" (Alix West Lefler) is an eleven year old joined (annoyingly) at the hip with her cuddly rabbit. They decide that they ought to take up the offer of spending a week with their new-found holiday friends and so head to the remote home of the ebullient "Paddy" (James McAvoy) and his family "Ciara" (Aisling Franciosi) and mute son "Ant" (Dan Hough). Initially it's all good fun - even if the sleeping arrangements leave something to be desired, but gradually it becomes clear that all is not as it might be amidst this idyllic setting. When young "Ant" manages to convey a menacing secret to "Aggie" then a distinct panic sets in amongst the visitors who conclude that a midnight flit is in order. Of course, it's not going to be that easy and adaptability and ingenuity become the family's buzzwords as things become a great deal more dangerous. It does come alive a bit for the last twenty minutes, even though these are all just a little far-fetched, but the rest of this is really little more than a showcase for McAvoy to shine. To be fair, he does turn in a decent enough effort eventually but we spend far too much time building to that denouement. The preamble, some on their holiday and most at their rustic residence all advances the storyline too slowly and meanderingly to sustain enough interest to carry it's almost two hour duration, and personally, I found the likelihood that these people would ever have become friends in the first place about as remote as his house. It's all watchable enough, but nothing very memorable I'm afraid.

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/speak-no-evil-review-an-americanized-remake-for-better-and-worse/

"Speak No Evil may not reach the visceral depth of the Danish original, but it offers a more accessible, commercially appealing approach.

The changes in story and tone may divide fans of the 2022 psychological thriller, but there's something to be said about the effectiveness of the stellar performances - James McAvoy is mesmerizing - and the more complex dynamic between the central characters. The thematic exploration of politeness and the pressure to adhere to social norms, even when they conflict with personal safety, remains thought-provoking, though the credit here goes to the original.

For those who prefer a "softer" experience in terms of emotional and physical violence, this remake is a valid version that, while not surpassing the original, manages to deliver a distinct experience for the audience. After all, both stories can coexist and appeal to different viewers. Pick your favorite or, better yet, enjoy both."

Rating: B+

While Speak No Evil fails to keep you on the edge of your seat, no other performance this year will scare you as much or beat the dramatic performance of James McAvoy's unexpected transformation into the Incredible Hulk.

**One time watchable**

I had watched the original Danish version, so I already knew the story. Yet, I watched this to see how this was done.

I would say it was done better than the original version. But overall, the story is lame with many flaws. The little girl and her weak father is super annoying. But, if you don’t know the story, you can watch it one time. Popcorn movie.

Chandler Danier

I don't really recall the other one but I saw it before. I guess it's better etc.

The actors do a good job. I liked watching them do scenes. Russel Crowe has lost a lot of weight. Kim Basinger knows how to work a hammer. It was all a bit drawn out in the end now wasn't it. I skipped seemingly large amounts of house running.

It loses the tension, becomes monotonous for the finale.

If you haven't seen the other one and you like this one, I think that's fine. I like it too.

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Scoot McNairy

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Alix West Lefler

Dan Hough

Kris Hitchen

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