30/23
When the glass is shown at her feet she is wearing socks
Scenario
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity.. A couple of days before the September 30, 2022 release, actors from the film showed up at various baseball games, sitting behind home plate dead still and smiling while staring into the camera, unmoving despite fans in the audience being understandably concerned, while wearing Smile shirts. Another soon appeared in the background with the crowd during the Today show.. At approximately 31 min in, Rose breaks a glass when her alarm goes off. A few seconds later as she is checking the door she is wearing lace-up shoes. Based on what happens later at a party later, there are several continuity issues that may not be "mistakes" but may actually be deliberate in order to show "breaks" in Rose's consciousness/sanity..
Rose Cotter: What are you?
Why are you doing this to me?The Monstrosity: Because your mind is so inviting.. The Paramount opening and closing logos have a curved line in the form of a smile at the base of the mountain. Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Smile (2022). LollipopWritten by Beverley Ross & Julius DixonPerformed by The Chordettes. Rose Cotter is a therapist in an emergency psychiatric ward. One day, Laura, a young student, is brought in for observation.
Suddenly, she becomes calm, smiling unnaturally, before slitting her own throat
After witnessing the brutal suicide of her professor, she seems to be suffering from extreme post-traumatic stress disorder. As Rose talks to Laura, the girl gets increasingly frightened, claiming an unseen entity is about to kill her. Afterwards, bizarre events convince Rose that the entity is now stalking her; and that she is its next victim.An unnerving horror, Parker Finn's 'Smile' is a creepy examination of the lingering effects of trauma. Finn's narrative contends that trauma effects every aspect of one's life, and can be passed onto others through one's actions. Although comparisons to David Robert Mitchell's 'It Follows' are inevitable, Parker's handling of the film's thesis feels fresh and innovative. Traumatic effects- such as hallucinations, paranoia and guilt- are interwoven cleverly into Finn's narrative, adding to the psychological horror therein.The film is suspenseful, having a heady atmosphere of dread throughout.
Although the ending is underwhelming, the journey there is an engaging, sinister one
Finn makes excellent use of jump-scares- which often feel like a cheap way to make viewers jolt. They don't here, as they intensify the paranoid state Rose is in. His characterisation is strong, as is his dialogue, and we believe and sympathise with Rose; even if we're unsure whether or not we can trust her version of reality. Culturally relevant and unsettling, Finn's film makes for a wild and devilish ride.For a horror to be successful, good sound design is necessary; Finn's sound department have created an immersive and disquieting environment of terror. Cristobal Tapia de Veer's score adds to the discomforting atmosphere, becoming chaotically dissonant as Rose descends further into paranoid fear. Reminiscent at times of Dario Argento and Goblin's score for 'Suspiria,' Tapia de Veer's work enhances the film's impact immensely.Similarly, Charlie Sarroff's unconventional cinematography heightens the picture's uneasy ambiance.
Distinct and creative, his utilisation of low angles, handheld shots and zooms fosters a sense of unpredictable instability
Under Finn's direction, his implementation of lighting creates contrast and mood, while his composition of images also adds to the film's horror. He uses symmetry, asymmetry and negative space to create imbalance, tension and emptiness; depending on the needs of the scene.