Review of The Final Girls (2015) by Sassypants87 — 09 Oct 2015

Although the trailer didn't terribly excite me with the given premise of the movie, as a huge fan of Taissa Farmiga in particular, I knew it couldn't be that bad. I was pleasantly extremely surprised at how great this movie turned out to be.

The director, screen writers and casting directors sure knew what they were doing. This movie has some legit quality to it on every front despite the somewhat forgettable campy facade it initially misrepresents in its pitch.

It kept my eyes glued to the screen throughout the entire film, never losing my interest and actually managed to evoke 3 very strong and different reactions out of me repeatedly. Literal jumpy knee jerk fear, bellowing frequent laughter and frog in my throat choked up foggy eyed and flowing tears.

That doesn't happen too often within one movie much less as well as this one pulled off. Exceptionally well done coming from someone accustomed to consuming horror/crime entertainment and anything innovative and new in comedy.

.. and who generally scoffs or passes at most "tear jerker" types of film because of how rarely the show/movie delivers on the genre it fell into. This is definitely a movie I would encourage people to see.

.. especially those who might, much like I did, have any reservations, presumptions or doubt. This movie is worth watching.... shoot, I've already re-watched it 4 times. I think that stands as proof that it both has some serious mojo and better yet, doesn't lose any when seen again.

Trust me, it will win you over.