My wife and I watched Blink Twice (2024) in theaters last night. The storyline follows a young woman struggling to pay her bills, find her calling in life, and navigate social awkwardness. She also harbors a crush on a billionaire with a controversial past tied to his wild parties and exotic behaviors. When he hosts an event at one of her workplaces, she goes out of her way to meet him. Things don’t go as planned, but she gets drawn into his new life of reform. However, the question remains—is he as reformed as he appears?

Directed by Zoë Kravitz in her directorial debut, Blink Twice stars Channing Tatum (Magic Mike), Geena Davis (The Fly), Christian Slater (True Romance), Naomi Ackie (Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody), and Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense).

This is a very intricate, well-told film with deep meanings and agendas. The quality of the cast absolutely blew me away—everyone delivers an amazing performance. Naomi Ackie’s character is a train wreck who can’t get out of her own way, but she works well within the premise. The atmosphere is perfectly crafted, and the plot maintains an air of mystery, even as you think you know what’s happening. The cinematography, camera angles, and shots are crisp and well-executed. Some aspects of the characters worked better for me than others, but I have to say, the “Red Rabbit” character was easily my favorite and a great addition to the film. The ending is excellent once it becomes clear what’s really going on. There are some great kills, gore, and a final resolution that, while not perfect, works given the evolution of certain characters.

In conclusion, Blink Twice isn’t a perfect film, but it has clever messages and a well-executed conclusion. I would rate it a 6.5-7/10 and recommend seeing it once.