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Very well done overall. Did a great job creating a sense of fear, uneasiness, & dread. Writing was really good! Character development was there. The weakest link was the fiancé, he was a bad actor to begin with. Ending was sub par, the last scene was good tho, but like the denouement was spotty as best.

This is proficient and creepy The tension ratches a bit unevenly, but the scares are good, the acting solid, the direction and writing lovely. It is a strange story, one I can appreciate, and it is not some run-of-the-mill thing. I think this movie gets a lot more flak than it deserves, and I think it is a good watch. It is refreshing to see novel ideas like this made into movies of this quality.

Smile presents a gripping psychological horror rooted in dread rather than jump scares, yet it falters with a weak story foundation and underdeveloped character arcs. While the visuals, sound design, and unique camerawork build suspense effectively, repetitive effects and a predictable ending slightly dull the impact. Despite strong moments from the lead actress, inconsistent performances and unre…

"_It's the worst smile I've ever seen in my life._" I would say this was a little predictable from the middle to the end, but it's still enjoyable. The whole third act might haunt you if you are not used to disturbing scenes, but it made the movie for me. Reminds me of It Follows.

I liked Smile. It’s a solid horror movie that kept me engaged, but I couldn’t help feeling like it was missing something. The premise is really strong, and it teases a deeper psychological exploration that I was excited for, but it didn’t fully deliver on that front. Sosie Bacon gave a good performance as Dr. Rose Cotter, and the film did a great job building tension and delivering scares, but …