• Comedy
• Crime
• Thriller

Another Simple Favor 2025

Another Simple Favor, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 dark comedy thriller, made its debut on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2025, after premiering at the South by Southwest Festival on March 7, 2025. Directed once again by Paul Feig, the film reunites the dynamic duo of Anna Kendrick as the widowed mommy-vlogger turned amateur sleuth Stephanie Smothers, and Blake Lively as the enigmatic and glamorous Emily Nelson. The story picks up with Emily, now released from prison on appeal, inviting Stephanie to be her maid of honor at her lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman, Dante Versano (played by Michele Morrone), on the stunning island of Capri, Italy. While Stephanie remains suspicious of Emily's motives, she agrees to the seemingly simple favor, only to find herself embroiled in a new web of secrets, betrayals, and murder. The opulent wedding celebration takes a dark turn when a body is discovered, throwing everyone into suspicion. As Stephanie tries to uncover the truth, she navigates the complexities of Emily's past, Dante's potentially dangerous family, and the unexpected arrival of Emily's estranged mother, Margaret McLanden (Elizabeth Perkins, replacing Jean Smart), and her Aunt Linda McLinden (Allison Janney).🎬 Release & Distribution World Premiere: March 7, 2025 at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where it opened the Film & TV Festival **. Streaming Release: Debuted exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2025 globally **.📍 Setting & Plot The film is set on Capri, Italy, centering on Emily’s extravagant wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. As the festivities unfold, Stephanie—now a true‑crime podcaster and struggling author—accepts the role of maid of honor, only to uncover a sinister web of murder, betrayal, deception, and high‑society drama **🎭 Critics Rotten Tomatoes: Holds a 60% Tomatometer (Critics) and 36% audience score from over 1,000 ratings. Critical consensus highlights the film's visual elegance, bold performances from Lively and Kendrick, and Capri’s stunning backdrop—but notes that it lacks the freshness and emotional depth of the original. Reviews generally describe it as a charming, stylish sequel, well-suited for fans of the original’s tone, though less inspired overall.✅ Conclusion Another Simple Favor (2025) brings back the sharp wit, twisted glamour, and chaotic chemistry of its predecessor, reuniting Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in a mystery that blends dark comedy with high-fashion intrigue. While it doesn’t quite capture the freshness of the original, the film offers enough style, plot twists, and dramatic flair—set against the stunning backdrop of Capri—to entertain fans of the first film. With solid performances and the potential for a third installment, it keeps the door open for more stylish deception down the road. Read More

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