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Thoroughbreds

2018
Comedy
Drama
1h 32m
Two teenage girls in suburban Connecticut rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. In the process, they learn that neither is what she seems to be, and that a murder might solve both of their problems. (imdb)
Directed by:
Cory Finley Cory Finley
Written by:
Cory Finley Cory Finley
Starring:
Anton Yelchin Anton Yelchin Kaili Vernoff Francie Swift Francie Swift Paul Sparks Paul Sparks Olivia Cooke Olivia Cooke Alex Wolff Anya Taylor-Joy Anya Taylor-Joy
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Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Thoroughbreds

2018
Comedy
Drama
1h 32m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 20 Feb 2019
59
36th
I have never experienced a soundtrack more devoted to taking me out of my film viewing experience. I've had a five year old jump on my head while I was trying to watch The Neverending Story. I've sat in-between my wife and sister having nonstop conversation during Sicario: Day of the Frivolosa Charla. I watched a man have a seizure in a movie theater. I found out my best friend's dad died while I was stuck watching an action movie with all kinds of senseless death. This soundtrack was the worst.
Rated 20 Feb 2019
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 30 Jan 2019
88
57th
I enjoyed this quite a bit actually. The eree music and strange sense of humour and acting worked for and got some laughs out of me. The leads are both quite good, and I genuinely felt for the relationship towards the final act. I will for sure be looking out for more movies by Cory Finley. Good twists and a nice dark tone if you're looking for something among those lines. Overall this was a good movie.
Rated 30 Jan 2019
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 24 May 2018
75
81st
this kind of stuff is right up my alley. darkly fun concept, solid, at times great cinematography and the girls managed to up the ante by nailing their respective roles. hope to see more from finley. in hindsight, yelchin as a valet (a man who parks cars for a living) was a pretty messed up note to go out on.
Rated 24 May 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 04 Jul 2018
60
59th
An very dark comedy about two deranged rich girls. The subtle writing was very good and I liked how they used sound to set the mood. I quite enjoyed the quirky performances. unexpected plot turns and dialog. Some of the pacing was quite slow. Most of it was unusual, interesting and fun to watch, but the ending seemed a little cheap.
Rated 04 Jul 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 11 Mar 2018
60
17th
Dark and slower than I expected. It works in a sense since the film relies heavily on the character development and dialogue. The score played a significant role that helps carry the film. I never became deeply invested in either characters, but admire the satirical take at a privileged sociopath and one who claims zero emotion although we get a glimpse of her empathy towards Lily in the end. Not bad for a directorial debut.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
corbadCorbad
Rated 24 Aug 2018
75
66th
Strong dialogue, performance, and tone carries patient interest through most of the film's length; the girls' exchanges are a sardonic pleasure, supported by polished cinematography and sound. However, the lack of commitment to its arthouse ending leaves the whole feeling a little dichotomous; it's as strongly done as the rest of the film, but of a different tone—almost to the scale of genre—and this inconsistency tripped up my enjoyment of the film a little.
Rated 24 Aug 2018
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 09 Mar 2018
90
97th
Thoroughbreds is a fantastic movie. It delivers pretty much everything I wanted from it, offering tons of pitch-black laughs, witty dialogue, and noir thrills all in a tight, 90-minute package. The actors—particularly Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy—are fantastic, the writing is solid, and while its satire elements might not be as deep or biting as some of its inspirations, it's telling an engaging and funny enough story that it's hard to care a whole lot. What's there is sufficient.
Rated 09 Mar 2018
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 May 2018
75
53rd
It has an oppressive atmosphere and both leads do well with what they are given. The direction is great: a Hitchcockian sense of tension and suspense, solid usage of lighting and sound (seriously cool soundtrack) to build the mood. It even made me laugh a few times. And yet despite all the fantastic elements I did not love it. Technically efficient in all regards except its inability to make me care for them. At first I thought it was an interesting relationship but it lost me a bit.
Rated 22 May 2018
arberwaticusArberwaticus
Rated 05 Jan 2019
97
83rd
There are so many beautiful long static and tracking shots in this movie. Also the acting is amazing with the two leads being the main highlights. Loved the dark script as well.
Rated 05 Jan 2019
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 03 Jun 2018
65
62nd
Thoroughbreds' strength lies with the performances from Taylor-Joy and Cooke, and a script that is as contemplative as it is dark. The cinematography, pace, and sound are all well-curated to enhance the uneasiness in the direction the friendship takes. Unfortunately, I couldn't get on board with the characters' weak motivation, nor the film's celebration of friendship. Perhaps I was expecting more sardonic humour to balance the emotional drama.
Rated 03 Jun 2018
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 05 Feb 2021
65
36th
People have called this Heathers meets American Psycho, I'm calling it Persona meets Heavyweights.
Rated 05 Feb 2021
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 29 May 2018
82
91st
Probably not a good sign that I find Olivia Cooke's character so endearing... (He types, as he counts out his pills for the week.)
Rated 29 May 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 24 Aug 2018
7
63rd
It's a little slow but the patient pace eventually fits really nicely into the overall unnerving, dryly/darkly witty atmosphere (see the amazing slow-zoom one-take shot with Amanda sleeping on the couch). The leads are excellent, and their respective arcs revealed at the end were a nice surprise for a more mood-oriented film, even if they didn't feel quite justified. Wonderful cinematography and careful use of music and sound throughout add more artistic flair to this white-collar weirdness.
Rated 24 Aug 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 07 Jun 2021
85
75th
Unpredictable & surprising until the end. Great performances from the 2 leads esp Cooke. I even liked the discordant score which draws attention to itself. So why don't I rate this higher? One of the leads goes from not relatable to at least sympathetic & the other from potentially relatable to loathsome. The film isn't interested in having the viewer understand why the characters do what they do so it's an unexpected & compelling ride but would only resonate w/ the Jeffrey Dahmers of the world.
Rated 07 Jun 2021
nobambanobamba
Rated 12 Jun 2018
70
76th
Good acting, good chemistry, good dialogue. I wish they leaned in deeper into the story and the potential setups or just kept talking more. A surprisingly clean movie given the subject matter..
Rated 12 Jun 2018
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 30 Jan 2019
87
67th
This was honestly almost a perfect movie for me. I've been wanting to see this movie for almost a year, so my expectations were pretty high. I could literally watch Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke for hours. The dark and witty humor was brought to life by the two leads. Olivia Cooke really stood out to me. Haven't seen her in much, but hopefully that will change. Would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who likes dark comedies. You have to have a certain sense of humor to like it.
Rated 30 Jan 2019
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 15 Jun 2018
40
8th
For a while there, I thought I was watching something intriguing and fresh, but then I realized this is just a pretentious hipster show-off about absolutely nothing genuine. Definitely not my kind of movie.
Rated 15 Jun 2018
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 12 Mar 2018
76
78th
Wonderful acting by both leads, great mood
Rated 12 Mar 2018
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 19 Jul 2018
79
70th
Very satisfying noir thriller. The two leads really draw you into their world with elegant displays of deceit.
Rated 19 Jul 2018
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 19 Mar 2018
91
79th
Amazing acting and a soundtrack that feels alive and moving and on par with most Oscar winning soundtracks propel this first time director to be one everyone needs to watch for. The shots are awesome. The writing is tight. Enjoyable fast paced dialogue based movie.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
duderDuder
Rated 02 Jun 2018
75
89th
Wow, was not expecting to like this one so much. The tone, the direction, the acting.. Everything hits a beautiful spot and character development is great. The subtle but great cinematography and pace really helps the story and characters without attracting much attention. A very good debut from Finley and great acting by all.
Rated 02 Jun 2018
psimpsim
Rated 11 Aug 2018
84
90th
A twisted tale about the unlikely friendship between two emotionally troubled young women that successfully infuses its thriller plot with black humor. Confidently directed and very well played.
Rated 11 Aug 2018
kojilessKojiless
Rated 18 Oct 2018
40
43rd
I would watch 2 hours of insurance commercials if Anya Ayalor-Joy was in them (preferably sacrificing babies to goat demons), so imagine my excitement when I saw a poster claiming this film to be "Heathers meets American Psycho." Now imagine my disappointment when, upon watching said film, I learned 2 hours of insurance commercials would have proven Milton's Paradise to the Dante's Hell of pretentious twats whining about unpredictable nothings while lounging about a white collar wet dream.
Rated 18 Oct 2018
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 19 Mar 2018
87
86th
A wonderful experimental setup to explore nothing less than human nature. What is good? The ultimate altruist (or at least presentes herself) as a woman without feelings. And here the House of Cards references in casting, narrative devices and lightning make a lot of sense: Thoroughbreds is the Anti-HoC's. Here, the emptiness (of class, youth, technology) is not something to exploit - it's a chance for reinvention. What an interesting angle on things that usually lead to banality (like HoC's).
Rated 19 Mar 2018
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 05 Oct 2018
70
80th
Never thought I would be awed by a conversation. More reviews here : http://movie-freak.be
Rated 05 Oct 2018
damildamil
Rated 01 Jun 2018
70
67th
This was a pretty impressive debut from writer/director Cory Finley. His confidence behind the camera was on screen, for sure. The story's fairly simple, but not predictable, which I really enjoyed. The lead actors were both excellent, and I'll never get tired of looking at Anya Taylor-Joy's face. It was also really great to see Anton Yelchin again, but it's always really sad, too - we lost a really unique actor. Anyway, the movie was dark & funny & sad & smart and I liked it a lot.
Rated 01 Jun 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 27 Feb 2019
94
89th
Excellent black comic thriller delivers some of the best stylised patter this side of Sorkin (or even Hawks) thanks to a sharp screenplay, deliciously tart, acerbic performances from Cooke and Taylor-Joy, and scene stealing work from a hilariously addled Yelchin (RIP). The plot is definitely a golden oldie, but this cast and director proves there's life in the old girl yet; an ominous and unsettling soundtrack (musical and otherwise) is the icing on the cake.
Rated 27 Feb 2019
stewballStewball
Rated 09 Mar 2018
60
28th
Yeah, dark comedy which was good in places, but mostly too dark.
Rated 09 Mar 2018
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 14 Jul 2018
77
49th
The initial setup as a high-class coldblooded revenge drama is promising. Some of the black humour hits the right spot but mostly the latter part of the film fails to live up to the expectations it has set. Left me more disappointed than enthused by the film's few enchanting qualities.
Rated 14 Jul 2018
braddad68braddad68
Rated 13 Mar 2018
90
52nd
Dedicated to Anton Yelchin, talented young actor who died tragically recently. He has a smaller role in this one, but it's a solid character. Movie overall has an ominous look and sound. I like it's style and pacing.
Rated 13 Mar 2018
bownBown
Rated 04 May 2019
80
54th
A much better dark comedy than it is a thriller (honestly I don’t really get how it’s classified as one at all) but still very enjoyable. Two perfect leads and a tone that rightfully satirises the privilege of the characters while understanding that they can’t be blamed for their upbringing.
Rated 04 May 2019
bofbof
Rated 04 Dec 2019
64
48th
Slow, stylish dark comedy that tries to walk a line between disaffected and bored. Doesn't always manage it. Taylor-Joy and Cooke are good, even if the movie needs something to balance them. Heavenly Creatures this ain't.
Rated 04 Dec 2019
stuie299stuie299
Rated 19 Oct 2022
85
76th
Thoroughbreds is a quick and to the point darkly comedic and suspenseful drama. It has a very keen minimalistic style. The real core of the film however is the two wonderful performances by Olivia Cooke, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Cooke in particular plays her character spectacularly. My only real complaint is that while the stepdad is a real unlikable hard ass, I don't think they paint him as a big enough piece of shit to where they'd contemplate killing him.
Rated 19 Oct 2022
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 04 Apr 2018
68
53rd
Stylish and well-acted, but not as funny or as sharp as it thinks it is.
Rated 04 Apr 2018
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 02 Jun 2018
60
39th
stilize yaklaşımı, karanlık yönüyle beraber sınıf odağını göz önünde bulundurunca tam isabet olması bekleniyor ama ton olarak yeterince isabetli değil konusuyla. bu açıdan heathers benzetmeleri anlaşılır ama heathers'a haksızlık. cooke, taylor-joy ve yelchin gayet başarılı. hatta çıkış rolleri düşünülünce cooke ve taylor-joy'u tam tersi rollerde görmeyi beklerken elde edilen harika bir casting başarısı da var.
Rated 02 Jun 2018
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 16 Mar 2018
85
59th
Viewed March 15, 2018.
Rated 16 Mar 2018
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 18 Sep 2022
70
50th
This is quite a dark film - thematically speaking and comedically speaking of course - its certainly dialogue heavy. It's quite atmospheric at times and it leaves you wondering what's going to happen when. It reminded me a bit of 'Cruel Intentions'. It features a good cast, although it isn't a particularly thrilling film as such, it has a slow plot pace and won't suit all. If this is your sort of thing then yes, it is worth seeing.
Rated 18 Sep 2022
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 22 Jun 2020
4
51st
Seriously, why do rich white women cry so much about their stepdads.
Rated 22 Jun 2020
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 17 Jun 2018
63
82nd
#18#, exp3, rw4, story, ratings, cast.
Rated 17 Jun 2018
seenmanyseenmany
Rated 09 Jul 2019
89
81st
The first half is nearly brilliant. I love such insensitive, objective, stoic, disciplined, limitless in means, calm characters as that of Amanda.
Rated 09 Jul 2019
darrenDarren
Rated 01 Jul 2020
68
45th
RIP Anton
Rated 01 Jul 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 15 Mar 2019
78
72nd
Ilovethem+sofunnylmao+shesrightaboutlife/murder:P+antonpussiedout+hesadickbutpartlyinagoodparentway-butbadtohermom+nostopiroofiedit-wasgonnaframeyou-chugsitlmao+shedoesitlolthensleepswithherandcries+shegotawaywithitwhichmakesnosense:P+oliviadoesntmindpsychewardlol-shefinallysmilesforrealithink the crime shit made it worse
Rated 15 Mar 2019
philamentalphilamental
Rated 25 Mar 2021
69
55th
Cooke and Taylor-Joy are ... well, a Joy in this dark and usual tale of two teenagers who contemplate committing a murder. The normally excellent Yelchin, in his final role before his tragic death, doesn't really work for me here but it's all about the two leads anyway. The ending was unfortunately weak for me personally and was a key factor in reducing my rating a few points, but it may work better for others. Recommended if you're in the mood for something a bit darker and different.
Rated 25 Mar 2021
ysincYSinc
Rated 13 Feb 2021
75
77th
Very well directed.
Rated 13 Feb 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 14 Sep 2022
68
53rd
Understated and perhaps a bit slight but held together by a great grasp of tone and excellent performances from the two leads + Anton Yelchin in his supporting role.
Rated 14 Sep 2022
lalaloopsyylalaloopsyy
Rated 05 Feb 2021
60
9th
film hic ama hicbisey anlatmıyo ne karakterlerin derinliği var ne de komedi ya da gerilime dair bişey filmin başından beri planladıkları şeyi yaptıkları sahne gösterilmeden geciyo ?????? dude wtfffff
Rated 05 Feb 2021
jj1986JJ1986
Rated 10 Jul 2019
60
54th
Great acting, fun style.
Rated 10 Jul 2019
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 06 Jul 2018
57
9th
I understood what the movie was going for but I couldn't find it appealing. The film was lacking humor.
Rated 06 Jul 2018
offlineozofflineoz
Rated 27 Aug 2020
80
75th
It's very unnerving how attractive Olivia Cooke is in this. Ah, seeing Yelchin on screen still hurts, especially knowing he passed two weeks after this finished filming.
Rated 27 Aug 2020
leavesLEAVES
Rated 13 Sep 2019
24
13th
An amoral character incapable of emotion serves as a conduit for the worst impulses of an initially ambiguously angry protagonist to decreasingly reassuring results. The film closes with the amoral character recounting an eerily poetic dream where the eventual self-absorbed death of the entire species results in a net improvement in the world. This is not a satire of the rich, but an unflattering open question about the value of humanity in the face of a boundless capacity for selfish harm.
Rated 13 Sep 2019
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 09 Aug 2019
80
89th
Gençlik filmi olarak karanlık başlasa da izletmeyi başarıyor. İki genç kız ders çalışırlarken üvey baba araya giriyor. Üvey babayı öldürmek isteyen güzel kızlarımız, kiralık katil ayartıp yıldırma politikasına devam ediyorlar. Filmin sonunda amacına ulaşılsa da katil bahtsız bedevi oluyor. Anton Yelchin konuk oyuncu gibi olduğu film, genç kızların tedirginliği geriyor. Ağır psikopatlar.
Rated 09 Aug 2019
ericamblerericambler
Rated 24 Mar 2018
68
40th
The bone-dry THOROUGHBREDS is not the sardonic teen satire that its ads, its premise, and its meticulously curated series of costumes would suggest. At its core, the film is more HEAVENLY CREATURES than HEATHERS, unpacking a friendship that embraces an extreme level of honesty, with disturbing implications. Despite its terrific performances and assured direction, the movie can't quite nail its tricky tone, as its overpowering stolidity left me cold and temporarily blind to its strengths.
Rated 24 Mar 2018
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 18 Dec 2017
60
24th
If it weren't for Anton Yelchin, i wouldn't have seen this.
Rated 18 Dec 2017
jerkyJerky
Rated 11 Jun 2020
70
89th
Very little plot here, but that's ok for a film like this. The reason for watching is the dynamic between the two leads. Call it female bonding if you must, but this is a toxic friendship that should have never happened. Nothing good could have come from these two girls entering each other's worlds....but here we are. The style, music directing and acting are all on point, although Anton Yelchin's character seemed unnecessary, as the outcome would have remained the same regardless.
Rated 11 Jun 2020
edwardedward
Rated 15 Dec 2018
4
16th
Possibly the most pretentious film of 2018 that I've yet seen. Everything about this film is annoying and obnoxious, not worth going into further critique. I was told if I liked Heathers I would like this. Don't fall for that trick.
Rated 15 Dec 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 12 Jun 2020
68
71st
Thoroughbreds is a fascinating genre-bending film. Although it never elicited a genuine laugh from me there is a definite feeling of dark comedy woven throughout. The script did something right because I could never predict what would happen next and the two leads the very good. However, the real shame is that Anton Yelchin steals every scene and we won't ever get to see him again. What a talent for such a young and short career.
Rated 12 Jun 2020
jnydamjnydam
Rated 14 Jul 2019
48
35th
A strong first third can't make up for the boring last two thirds, which only depicts two uninteresting female leads for a whole hour.
Rated 14 Jul 2019
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 11 Aug 2019
70
53rd
high hopes
Rated 11 Aug 2019

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