Review of The Babysitter (2017) by Schizoidnight — 28 Jun 2020

The Babysitter is definitely something... Unique in a nominally ordinary premise. The way the kid handles his fears... He doesn't freeze up, he just goes at it without hesitation like soldier... He would be highly suitable for dangerous occupations requiring quick decision-making and survivalism.

In fact, I have never seen a kid depicted on screen as so resourceful and brave in my entire life, at least taking into account all of his existing fears and anxieties.

I cannot say I am fan of the borderline inappropriate flirtation between the babysitter and "the baby." It treads a very fine line between being eccentric and outright creepy. That's probably the point though.

This film is conducted at alternating paces of slow, intermediate, and fast. Everything about it feels off and unusual. I would say this is an entertaining film, but not one executed all that well. It leaves too many questions unanswered... Like it is setting itself up for a sequel, which I think belongs more in television shows than standalone films.