Review of XX (2017) by The3Academysins — 22 Oct 2019
Overall, XX feels cheap. Now, I don't want you to think this is some kind of attack on the directors. Its irrelevant that they are women when the product that they put out is so sub par. I'll try and review each short film on it's own merit, since the films have no link or throughline with the rest of the movie.
The Box: The most interesting premise in XX is undercut by wooden acting, awkward dialogue, and subpar cinematography. This short would have been a lot better if it ended with the shot of the family eating the mother. It's a real let down. Final score for The Box is 4/10.
The Birthday Party: Absolute garbage. The story is so stupid, so unbelievably stupid, and the movie adds these weird audio stings to try and scare the audience with jump scares that aren't even happening. It then has the unmitigated stones to try and laugh off the whole story as a "suppressed memory." This short is almost unwatchable. Final Score for The Birthday Party is 0/10.
Don't Fall: This is easily the best movie in XX. I'd love to see this one developed a little more. Its a fun creature feature, but it is a little bland. Final Score for Don't Fall is 6/10.
Her Only Living Son: A knockoff of Rosemary's Baby. Just really unremarkable. The script is boring and clumsy. It's not well done in any way, and it borders on abysmal. Final Score for Her Only Living Son is a 3/10.
This really is not a good movie. Please find and watch a better horror film. This is not worth your time.
This review of XX (2017) was written by The3Academysins on 22 Oct 2019.
XX has generally received mixed reviews.
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