gotta say this live action adaptation of the barbie horse adventures video games got seriously intense

this is just how horse girls are

AFI 2017: film #3

would you believe me if i told you that this was the funniest fucking movie i’ve seen all year? i’m in awe. definitely the most sickeningly fun time i’ve had in a theater in such a while. and honestly? it has the potential to be a cult classic. i absolutely adored this. heathers would be proud

Trust No Horse Girl

If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that not giving a shit about other human beings is the best way to get ahead in life. Empathy is a weakness. It’s a virtue, of course — and hopefully part of our natural condition — but it’s also a weakness. Empathy is one of the few things that money can’t buy, and the only thing that the rich can’t afford. “Thoroughbred,” Cory Finley’s delightfully vicious and mind-bogglingly confident first feature, is a pitch-black comedy about the danger of being around people of privilege when they first start to figure that out.

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Part suspense-thriller, part black comedy, Thoroughbreds ominously approaches issues that are not unique to Hollywood, but still pertinent to modern society - mental illness, wealth and the fragility of our youth. Tight-knit and extended shots craft an engaging feat for the eyes, mesmerizing the viewer and amplifying suspense simultaneously. It's driven by a percussion-fueled soundtrack that's as whimsical as it is peculiarly consuming. At times the instrumentation is minimal and simplistic and at others, it propels the story's pace into a feverish whirlwind through the addition of heavier bass, a quicker tempo and eclectic sounds. Lead actresses Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke were perfectly cast, offering up incredibly convincing and deeply disturbing performances, suitably matching the tone of the film. Not only were the lead roles fulfilled, the late Anton Yelchin delivered as well

The music is great here and adds to building tension. The story is good (no loopholes). Cinematography is crisp.

A great little indie movie. The first act is sort of awkward in its pace, but once it gets going, it really gets going. By the end of the film, my jaw was on the floor.

Dark and funny.
Great performances and score.
Plenty to think about.

Witty, dark comedy. Well acted and compelling.

Going into this knowing it was the last thing Anton Yelchin filmed was tough.

And yet it ended up being the most entertaining film of the year so far. It had the whole cinema trying "the technique"
Perfect mix of funny and dark. Love how it was shot and directed (it's a debut!!). Great performances all around.

Also my crush on Anya Taylor-Joy knows no limits.

(I don't really give 5* upon first watch, but boy am I tempted)

At amc with Paige

Basically, I love everything about this film.

Despite its steady, unwavering pace, Thoroughbreds is utterly kinetic throughout its modest 90-minute runtime. Technically, it boasts superb filmmaking from start to finish, while below the surface, it's a story of responsibility and being honest with yourself. Don't be surprised if/when I bump this up a half-star, upon rewatching.

I was so into the dark humor and irony of this and the performances were so spot on. Definitely could’ve explored their relationship a little more and I would’ve liked to have seen a little more with both characters to understand them better.