Daisy Edgar-Jones

Sebastian Stan

Jojo T. Gibbs

Charlotte Le Bon

Dayo Okeniyi

Andrea Bang

Brett Dier

Alina Maris

William Belleau

Lachlan Quarmby

Sunghee Lapell

Arghavan Jenati

Anthony Ingram

Frances Leigh

Lance Birley

Joe Costa

Larry Hoe

Scott McGrath

Robert Corness

Francine Maisler

Molly Rose

Athena Theny

Herbert Rawlinson

Maeve Cullinane

Marco Pimenta

Diana Cobo

Steve Scott

Kristen Miedema

Rebeccah Delchambre

Jennifer Morden

Martyn Zub

Pawel Pogorzelski

Stephanie Ajmeria

Peter Stratford

Martin Pensa

Ren Boggio

Ann Scibelli

Nicholas Murphy

Alex Somers

Amanda De Castro

Beverly Hoy

Ed Bruce

Lauryn Kahn

Sarah Stapleton

Jesse Mrau

Duncan McRae

Adrian Medhurst

Duncan Campbell

Steve Krasznai

James M. Jackson

Charlie Campagna

Danica Yurchak

Austin Ross

Andrea Hughes

Iris Azadi

Adam Keane

Shane Connelly

Adiam Haddish Asrat

Mitra Suri

Bill Terezakis

Brad Abramenko

Maja Aro

Tyler Shymkiw

Darlene Pineda

Mimi Cave

Kevin J. Messick

Sam Harris

Ali Mendes

Audrey Hellmer

Adam McKay

Shaun Moskie

Ron McLeod

Francie Brown

Christina Flannery

Ben Gough

Danna Rutherford

Caitlin Atherton

Nolen Scott

Houman Eshraghi

Bryan Korenberg

Natalie Schnitter

Kevin Tomecek

Adrian Lichtensteiger

Kyle Brewis

Maelynn Ball

Bertrand Duranleau

Murray Forward

Shane Hayes

Diamantis Kalafatiadis

Michael Miller

Sylvain Pierre

Jamison Rabbe

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Thriller

Fresh

Legendary Pictures

Hyperobject Industries

United States of America

English

date

kidnapping

female friendship

meat

love

dating

cannibal

body mutilation

blunt

woman director

speculative

meditative

shocking

grim

somber

philosophical

introspective

cannibalism

provocative

suspenseful

tense

bewildered

defiant

disapproving

distressing

harsh

horrified

informative

instructive

matter of fact

ominous

optimistic

powerful

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/fresh-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022

"FRESH is an unforgettably shocking start to another Sundance Film Festival, holding all of the characteristics to end up as one of the absolute favorites.

Mimi Cave delivers an extraordinarily captivating, assertive directorial debut, taking Lauryn Kahn's original, gruesome screenplay to the next level. Sebastian Stan demonstrates his ludicrous range, while Daisy Edgar-Jones gives a breakthrough performance that may warrant a couple of awards by the end of the festival.

With an extremely engaging yet too quick first act, the viewers are immediately grabbed by the endearing love story that slowly builds up to a brutally impactful revelation, leading the movie into a rabbit hole of (in)tense, suspenseful, surprising developments.

The last twenty minutes are the definition of insanity."

Rating: A-

<em>'Fresh'</em> is very good - strong performances and perfectly chosen music are the main reasons for that.

I wouldn't say it's perfect, just because I don't think it nails the split between humour and seriousness but apart from that it's a terrifically made film. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan give excellent showings, while the music throughout is top notch. It's nicely paced and has an interesting story. Definitely one I'd recommend.

Robbie Grawey

Fun! The performances from Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones are probably the strongest things here. Pretty solid body horror, but something in me wishes it was a bit more grimy in sections. Some gutsy stylistic decisions here in the cinematography and direction that I think really pay off and help cultivate a more immersive atmosphere. Adored the opening credits and the soundtrack too!

Fresh (2022) is an interesting mix of horror and dark humor, taking a different approach to the usual thriller setup. The plot starts off engaging, following a modern dating experience that quickly spirals into something unexpected. While the premise isn’t exactly new, the way it unfolds keeps things unsettling enough to hold attention. It does lose some of its sharpness as it goes on, leaning a little too much on familiar horror tropes, but it still manages to keep things entertaining. The writing is decent, though some character decisions feel out of place, making certain moments less believable than they should be.

The directing is solid, with a good balance of tension and style. There’s an interesting use of close-up shots that add to the unease without feeling forced. The cinematography stands out, using lighting and framing to create an eerie atmosphere that matches the film's tone. The sound design and score do their job well, adding to the creep factor without being overbearing. It’s not the kind of movie where the music steals the show, but it complements the visuals nicely.

Acting-wise, Daisy Edgar-Jones carries the film effortlessly, making her character feel natural and relatable even when the script stumbles. Sebastian Stan brings a fun and unsettling energy to his role, making the dynamic between the two leads work well. Some of the supporting cast feel a bit underdeveloped, but the main performances keep things engaging. Overall, Fresh is an entertaining watch that delivers just enough tension and style to stand out. And while the story may not be entirely original, at least some parts of it are very well done… just not overcooked.

Fresh( 2022)

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Written by Manuel São Bento on Mon Feb 21 2022

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