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Another Simple Favour

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Another Simple Favour

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Comedy mystery thriller starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Vlogger and author Stephanie Smothers is promoting her new book when her murderous former friend Emily turns up to the signing. Released from prison pending appeal, Emily wants Stephanie to be the maid of honour at her wedding in Capri. However, as the guests arrive in Italy, bodies start to pile up.

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Terry Staunton

Picking up five years after the events of 2018's black comedy A Simple Favour, this twisty sequel sees Anna Kendrick return as prim-and-proper vlogger turned author Stephanie who again crosses paths with frenemy Emily (Blake Lively). Released from prison pending appeal on attempted murder charges, Emily plans to remarry and wants Stephanie to be her maid of honour at a lavish ceremony in Capri. Once there, however, Stephanie discovers the groom is the heir apparent to a Mafia syndicate embroiled in a turf war with a rival family. Setting aside the more unlikely elements of the plot, director Paul Feig delivers a laugh-packed yarn elevated by the slick chemistry between his two stars. Both have a steady stream of killer lines, with Lively especially delightful as the bad girl you can't help loving. The switch from parodying cosy domesticity in the first film to a broader crime caper initially feels awkward, but ultimately works thanks to the calibre of the performances, including the introduction of Allison Janney as Emily's oddball aunt.

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Cast

rolenameStephanie SmothersAnna KendrickEmily NelsonBlake LivelySean TownsendHenry GoldingDante VersanoMichele MorroneAunt Linda McLandenAllison JanneyMargaret McLandenElizabeth Perkins

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rolenameDirectorPaul Feig

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Released on

2025-05-01

Languages

English

Guidance

Violence, swearing, sexual references

Formats

Colour

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