When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But despite the epic setting, beautiful people, ever-flowing champagne, and late-night dance parties, Frida can sense that there’s something sinister hiding beneath the island’s lush façade.
Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with Blink Twice, a curious blend of psychological thriller, social satire, and feminist statement. The film doesn’t always stay on track—at times it feels scattered and can leave you a bit lost—but when it hooks you, it does so with real intensity.
What stands out most is the atmosphere: that poisoned luxury hiding uncomfortable secrets beneath its shiny surface. The visual design has strong moments, with images meant to unsettle, and even when some choices feel excessive, they help heighten the rising tension.
Among the cast, Adria Arjona shines the brightest. She brings a magnetic presence, balancing the darker side of the story with believable vulnerability. Channing Tatum steps into a role unlike what we’re used to seeing from him, though at times he falls slightly short of what the story demands.
The script doesn’t always manage to tie together all the themes it introduces, and in some passages the film seems more concerned with style than with fully developing its characters. Still, it’s a bold debut with personality, showing that Kravitz wants to speak loudly and clearly, even if her voice still needs refinement.
Blink Twice isn’t perfect, but it has moments that linger. It’s the kind of film that, despite its flaws, sparks conversation once the credits roll—and that alone makes it stand out in a sea of disposable thrillers.
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