Blink Twice

2024 - 8 - 22

Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss Zoë Kravitz’s Thrilling Debut!

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Get ready for a wild ride as Zoë Kravitz takes the director's chair for the first time in 'Blink Twice'! This psychological thriller is stylish, savage, and suspenseful. Can you handle it?

After making waves as an actress, music artist, and model, Zoë Kravitz dives into new waters with her directorial debut, 'Blink Twice.' Touted as a stylish yet suspenseful psychological thriller, the film unravels during what appears to be a vacation gone horribly wrong. Fans of Zoë are excited to see her launch into this new realm of creativity, and early reviews suggest that it may well gain a cult following, thanks to its mix of smart ideas, contentious themes, and striking visual sequences. Vibrant and full of twists, the film stars her fiancé, Channing Tatum, offering viewers a fresh take on the familiar trope of money and menace.

The film’s narrative and themes have stirred plenty of discussion among viewers and critics alike, with many praising its boldness while others have voiced concerns over its intense subject matter, which includes a trigger warning for sexual violence and drug-facilitated bodily harm. It seems that 'Blink Twice' is not for the faint of heart, as Zoë Kravitz doesn't shy away from exploring dark themes and traumas. While some viewers are captivated by the tension, others have noted that the film’s logic may become strained amidst its stylish execution. Nonetheless, Kravitz's ability to blend entertainment with substantial topics has positioned her as an exciting voice in modern cinema.

On the surface, 'Blink Twice' may be just another thriller, but it's packed with engaging subtext that keeps fans talking. From the vibrant cinematography to Kravitz's unique storytelling approach, the movie has sparked conversations about societal issues while entertaining audiences. Channing Tatum shines in his role as a tech bro with unsettling secrets, adding to the film’s allure. The suspense builds rapidly, leading viewers to question who to trust and what dark twists await as they venture down this thrilling rabbit hole.

Moreover, the film benefits from a refreshing change in the cinematic landscape, where strong female voices are being recognized and celebrated. Kravitz’s work reflects a broader movement within the industry, where storytelling is not only about thrills but also about the messages they convey. This makes 'Blink Twice' not only thrilling but a notable entry point in discussions about the evolution of cinematic narratives, especially surrounding women directors.

Interesting Fact: Did you know Zoë Kravitz comes from an illustrious lineage in the entertainment industry? She is the daughter of rock legend Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet. Talk about inheriting creative genes! This makes her leap into directing not only exciting but also a personal legacy in the making.

Fun Fact: Channing Tatum's flair for playing complex characters has made him a crowd favorite, and his role alongside Zoë marks a delightful union both on and off the screen. Who knew love and suspense could intertwine so seamlessly?

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Blink Twice review: 'Stylish and savage enough to gain a cult following' (BBC News)

Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut is full of "smart ideas, contentious themes, cool images and striking sequences" – but does it work as a compelling ...

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'Blink Twice' Review: Vacation-Gone-Wrong Thriller Gets Scarier As ... (Jakarta Globe)

American actress Zoë Kravitz made her directorial debut with a “party-gone-wrong-movie”: “Blink Twice”. The psychological thriller movie -- which is now playing ...

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'Blink Twice' Trigger Warning for 'Sexual Violence' Issued by Amazon (Variety)

Amazon MGM Studios issued a trigger warning for 'sexual violence' and 'mature themes' ahead of the release of Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice.'

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'Blink Twice' is a stylish but strained thriller (The Washington Post)

Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with a familiar tale of money and menace that stars her boo, Channing Tatum.

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Movie review: 'Blink Twice' puts suspense in full view, but no ... (The Spokesman-Review)

In her daring directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” writer/director Zoë Kravitz doesn't flinch once — not even when her film might be served by looking away.

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'Blink Twice' if You Can Look Away | The Loyola Phoenix (Loyola Phoenix)

Content warning: discussion of trauma, sexual violence and drug-faciliated bodily harm. “Blink Twice” is the emancipating thriller “Don't Worry Darling” ...

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Movie Review: Style triumphs over logic in Zoë Kravitz's great ... (Hindustan Times)

Not that it isn't fun to watch here — especially because Channing Tatum is so delightfully, charmingly smarmy in the role. “Blink Twice” is a big swing for him ...

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'Blink Twice' review: First-time director Zoë Kravitz wows with eye ... (News-Herald.com)

First-time director Zoë Kravitz's suspense thriller 'Blink Twice' is so much more than suspenseful and thrilling | Movie review.

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Movie review: Blink Twice – Zoe Kravitz directs fiance Channing ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut stars Channing Tatum as a tech bro with dark predilections.

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Blink Twice: Glossy attempt to cross The White Lotus with Get Out (The Irish Times)

One can hardly fault Kravitz for the extravagance of her casting. Kyle MacLachlan is here as Slater's analyst. Geena Davis is chief organiser. Simon Rex and ...

Zoë's feminist Get Out: A review of 'Blink Twice' (Manila Bulletin)

Beyond the impressive cast assembled for this suspense thriller, Blink Twice can be proud of being the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz. We last saw her on- ...

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Blink Twice review – Zoe Kravitz's stylish yet scattered #MeToo thriller (The Guardian)

There are deafening echoes of Get Out, Don't Worry Darling and The Menu in this propulsive yet ultimately unwieldy attempt to use Epstein's island as genre ...

Film Picks: Dr. Strangelove, Blink Twice and Hijack 1971 (The Straits Times)

Terror in the tropics in Blink Twice, the directorial debut of actress Zoe Kravitz. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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'Blink Twice' Review: Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum's Horror ... (The New York Times)

The director Zoë Kravitz creates an uneasy atmosphere in her abduction horror flick, starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum.

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'Blink Twice' Gives Tech Bros the Full 'Get Out' Treatment (Rolling Stone)

Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut finds Mr. Nice Guy Channing Tatum hosting a party at his private island resort. Then things take a social-horror turn.

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Zöe Kravitz's "Blink Twice" is a slasher movie that falls short (The Boston Globe)

Channing Tatum is woefully miscast. He just can't give good sicko. This movie cast Magic Mike when it needed Marky Mark.

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Zoë Kravitz Addresses Epstein Comparisons to Channing Tatum's ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Zoë Kravitz on the comparison between Channing Tatum's Blink Twice character and Jeffrey Epstein and how the script evolved amid #MeToo.

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Channing Tatum stars in Blink Twice, the directorial debut of Zoë ... (ABC News)

In her first outing as director, Kravitz channels Jordan Peele's Get Out in a snarling revenge thriller that takes aim at the world she grew up in.

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'Blink Twice' review: Potent fantasy island with a dark side (Los Angeles Times)

For her stylish directorial debut, Zoë Kravitz assembles a cast led by Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona and Channing Tatum, but she's shakier with the rules of ...

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Where Was 'Blink Twice' Filmed? (Condé Nast Traveler)

Would you take a free trip to Epstein island? It's a question that Zoë Kravitz's debut film asks and also answers: perhaps yes, if you need a vacation badly ...

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Blink Twice film review — Channing Tatum convinces as a super ... (Financial Times)

Two women are lured to a private island in Zoë Kravitz's film, which goes for light laughs rather than damning satire.

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'Blink Twice' Writer E.T. Feigenbaum Signs With Rain (Deadline)

The film, starring Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan and Geena Davis, is ...

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Blink Twice Review - IGN (IGN)

Blink Twice is a slick but muddled thriller that suffers from a superficial approach to big themes.

[.WATCH.] Blink Twice (+FullMovie!) Online For Free At Home (El Estoque)

21 Sec ago – Still ow Here are options for Downlading or Watching Blink Twice Streaing the Full Moie nlne for re on 123Moies & eddt, including where to ...

Film review: Blink Twice (plus ticket giveaway) - Law Society Journal (Law Society Journal)

Zoë Kravitz' directorial debut is intense, stylish, lurid, but a missed opportunity for much more complex subject.

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Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' is a very weird and ambitious big swing (NPR)

In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing ...

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Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' Is a Horror Mystery Inspired by Her ... (The New York Times)

Her directorial debut, the #MeToo horror-mystery “Blink Twice,” examines power dynamics between men and women.

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Blink Twice is a disturbing, revealing and difficult success | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Blink Twice, the new thriller from writer-director Zoë Kravitz, is equal parts disturbing and entertaining.

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Movie Review: 'Blink Twice' - Catholic Review (The Catholic Review)

Decadence turns dangerous in the dark psychological thriller "Blink Twice" (Amazon MGM). As it does so, actress Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, ...

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Simon Rex Gets His 'Seat at the Table' as Hollywood Comeback ... (WWD)

Simon Rex, who stars in Zoe Kravitz's new movie 'Blink Twice,' on passing her vibe test for the role of Channing Tatum's best friend, and his career second ...

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Taylor Swift Supports Blink Twice, Sabrina Carpenter's New Album (Variety)

Ther performances are phenomenal. Zoe Kravitz conceptualized this, wrote it, obsessed over every detail, and directed it with such a clear and bold vision. I'm ...

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Blink Twice movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

Early in Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, we are introduced to Slater King (Channing Tatum), a tech billionaire, via a television interview where he apologizes ...

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