
Blink Twice
dir. Zoë Kravitz
67
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
A bold and memorable debut that thrusts Zoë Kravitz into the turf of directors to watch, Blink Twice is a live wire of a film.
Audience consensus
Blink Twice may make you squint at times, but a few strong performances and a stylish mise-en-scène are enough to make this sometimes-gratuitous shindig fairly palatable.
What resonated with audiences
'Blink Twice' delves into power, manipulation, and female empowerment, reminiscent of 'Get Out' and 'Glass Onion'. The film's sinister island retreat narrative critiques wealth and privilege. Psychological tension and dark humor are highlighted, with praise for Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum's performances. The ending is divisive, with mixed opinions on its satisfaction. Zoë Kravitz's direction and cinematography are lauded, though script and character development receive criticism. Overall, 'Blink Twice' is an ambitious film with a compelling premise and mixed execution.

Directed byZoë Kravitz
StarringNaomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona
Written byE.T. Feigenbaum, Zoë Kravitz
CinematographyAdam Newport-Berra
EditingKathryn J. Schubert
MusicChanda Dancy
Blink Twice
2024 · R · 1h 43m
Mystery, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
67
What resonated with audiences
'Blink Twice' delves into power, manipulation, and female empowerment, reminiscent of 'Get Out' and 'Glass Onion'. The film's sinister island retreat narrative critiques wealth and privilege. Psychological tension and dark humor are highlighted, with praise for Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum's performances. The ending is divisive, with mixed opinions on its satisfaction. Zoë Kravitz's direction and cinematography are lauded, though script and character development receive criticism. Overall, 'Blink Twice' is an ambitious film with a compelling premise and mixed execution.
Critics Consensus
A bold and memorable debut that thrusts Zoë Kravitz into the turf of directors to watch, Blink Twice is a live wire of a film.
Audience Consensus
Blink Twice may make you squint at times, but a few strong performances and a stylish mise-en-scène are enough to make this sometimes-gratuitous shindig fairly palatable.
