An upcoming film that was supposed to be an Oscar player is now turning into a very promising contender for multiple Razzie nominations. I’ve finally seen it; the acting is bland, the editing is scattershot, the tone is hysterically all over the place, and it plays like a bad soap opera. It’s a lifeless and ceaselessly nauseating experience. The only good thing about it, safe for a hilarious supporting turn, is how well photographed it is. A brutal watch.
The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.