Movie Matinee Madness - A Simple Favor

Pitch Perfect legend, Gossip Girl and a Crazy Rich Asian, yes Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively & Henry Golding have all teamed up for A Simple Favor.

Following Paul Feig's biggest directorial hit Bridesmaids in 2011, Feig has put the failed Ghostbusters project behind him and tried to forget last years miss more than comedy hits Snatched for a thriller.



After a few so-so comedies I touched on above, Feig has teamed up with some of Hollywood's finest stars right now. Lively is the standout for me and as a huge fan of Anna Kendrick that is a statement. Henry Golding is seriously good looking and Girls favourite Andrew Rannells is excellent as a bitchy parent at Kendrick/Lively's school.

The twists at the end get a little silly, however it starts strong and does have some funny parenting moments.

Lively shakes off the Serena van der Woodsen days and had me as excited as her outstanding role in the shark film The Shallows.

Rupert Friend has one of the strangest roles in the film as Lively's boss, however it really is a highly talented cast. It just does go on a bit long. Overall though this was a nice change to see Feig ditch another so-so comedy and give u something different.

3 Stars.