Fresh

Name: Fresh
Genre: Thriller
Released: March 4, 2022
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Alina Maris, Andrea Bang, Brett Dier, Charlotte Lebon, Daisy Edgar-Jones

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Hulu | Release Date (Streaming): March 4, 2022 | R

Starring: Alina Maris, Andrea Bang, Brett Dier, Charlotte Lebon, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Dayo Okeniyi, Jojo T. Gibbs, Lachlan Quarmby, Sebastian Stan, William Belleau

Summary: Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve (Sebastian Stan) after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store. During a subsequent date at a local bar, sassy banter gives way to a chemistry-laden hookup, and aFrustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve (Sebastian Stan) after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store. During a subsequent date at a local bar, sassy banter gives way to a chemistry-laden hookup, and a smitten Noa dares to hope that she might have actually found a real connection with the dashing cosmetic surgeon. She accepts Steve’s invitation to an impromptu weekend getaway, only to find that her new paramour has been hiding some unusual appetites. [Sundance]… Expand

Director: Mimi Cave

Genre(s): Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 114 min

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Sarah-Tai Black

Mar 4, 2022

It doesn’t just offer up the most palatable aspects of horror as a genre; instead, it pushes it to its limits through a complete, and undoubtedly satisfying, reworking. Read full review

IndieWire Natalia Winkelman

Jan 22, 2022

Cave has an imaginative sense of camera placement, and she’s an expert at inserting ultra-close-up shots at precisely the right moment to induce a laugh, gasp, or shiver. Her camera is always in service of the story, rather than distracting from it with artifice. Read full review

Matt Maytum

Mar 16, 2022

Debut director Mimi Cave and screenwriter Lauren Kahn maintain a sure grip over the tonal shifts, ensuring the messages don’t drown out the entertainment factor. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Tomris Laffly

Mar 4, 2022

Allow the tongue-in-cheek “Fresh” to satisfy your appetite for a generous helping of heartening sisterhood and eradicate your cravings for a juicy burger, possibly forever. Read full review

Polygon Tasha Robinson

Mar 4, 2022

By the end of Fresh, the film hasn’t done anything more than restating what it made clear at the start: Dating is hell, and women deserve more than to be treated like pieces of meat. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Jan 23, 2022

The film gets too caught up in its svelte, talky stylings to stay properly watertight as a suspense piece, and when it goes for broke in the last reel, it has too many characters – major and minor – behaving like buffoons. It definitely could have ended better. Read full review

Mark Hanson

Jan 25, 2022

Fresh is pitched as a kind of genre corrective, except its tone-deaf cheekiness only results in a feeling of dreary regression. Read full review

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handsoappp

Mar 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In all honesty coming into this movie I didn't expect much. I had thought it was going to be cheesy and I didn't think that the visuals would be very good. after watching Fresh I have to say that this movie surpassed my expectations greatly. the visuals and camera work was 10/10, it had just the right amount of gore and I was very pleased with the acting. Sebastian Stans character was played off in the right way and I was pleased to see his acting development in a new movie genre I haven't really seen him in. I also like how this movie portrayed how dating in the real world can be like (in the beginning of the movie) and how men tend to be self centered and stuck up when they don't get their way. I appreciate the directors not making any part of this movie cringey. when I expected something to happen, things went the way I didn't expect. overall this movie is a must watch and I will be recommending it to anyone who's into movies and such.… Expand

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plumpudding

Mar 6, 2022

The plot it sometimes predictable but the dialogue and visuals are fresh. Outstanding performances from the actors too. Overall very enjoyable to watch.

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joyal

Mar 4, 2022

yeah it is fresh...bold....! upsetting theme presented neatly with good performances .. daisy is remarkable , this one is good and horrifying at same time ...

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Stream2BigScree

Mar 12, 2022

Hey, Streamers! There's a lot of content out there, so there is no shortage of movies or television to watch. How do we sort through it all?!?! I guess you just scroll for hours and hours, or you come here and see what we suggest. For this weekend, if you are looking for something new andHey, Streamers! There's a lot of content out there, so there is no shortage of movies or television to watch. How do we sort through it all?!?! I guess you just scroll for hours and hours, or you come here and see what we suggest. For this weekend, if you are looking for something new and interesting to watch, check out Fresh on Hulu. Fresh premiered at the Sundance Festival earlier this year with some interesting reactions. Here's whether Fresh is ripe for the picking.

Fresh is a mash-up of a couple different genres: romantic comedy, horror and thriller. It begins with Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who has been unlucky in love. Noa is suffering through the modern dating scene. She has bad experiences with online dating and is ready to give up. A chance encounter with witty and charming stranger, Steve (Sebastian Stan), turns things around. Noa embarks on a new relationship with Steve as she is smitten beyond belief, but love isn't always what it seems. Unexpected twists and turns challenge the relationship's freshness.

The premise of Fresh is brimming with a lot of potential. Who hasn't been on bad dates that feel like a horror movie, right? The plot synopsis intentionally hides the ball, so that the audience can be as surprised as Noa and Steve are in their relationship. The problem is that the movie stalls once these twists are revealed, and then you have 40 minutes, or so, to wait for the resolution. And boy does the freshness of the movie get tested in those extra 40 minutes. I will say that Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan do a good job keeping your attention throughout the movie. They are able to harness the tension of the situation and add a punch to this romantic comedy/thriller. They have good chemistry together and are believable as this potential couple. Sebastian Stan is going all out in this role as he's funny, charming and creepy, (I usually think Sebastian Stan is creepy, so that wasn't a big leap).

Ultimately, Fresh is an interesting premise that has a good set up, a slow middle portion, and a thrilling finale. You won't look at dating the same way after watching this movie. The central cast is good enough in their roles to harness romantic chemistry and uncertain tension and Sebastian Stan is particularly good in this flick. If you are looking for a fresh perspective on dating, then this movie gives you something to chew on. Grab your love and a bow of popcorn for this one.… Expand

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benjanzen

May 13, 2022

WOW. Fresh really surprised me. It's stylish, bold, and unlike any horror film I've seen before. Sebastian Stan's best performance to date. Go into it knowing NOTHING.

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bertobellamy

Mar 10, 2022

Not as bad as you would've expected, but still very in-your-face and dull sometimes. Either way, 'Fresh' tries something new with a thriller in the vein of 'Get Out' (not as good of course). Sebastian Stan goes full Patrick Bateman in this, and there are two or three very funny moments. TheNot as bad as you would've expected, but still very in-your-face and dull sometimes. Either way, 'Fresh' tries something new with a thriller in the vein of 'Get Out' (not as good of course). Sebastian Stan goes full Patrick Bateman in this, and there are two or three very funny moments. The runtime is unjustified, but the way the story changes after a half-hour is the best part of it.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Nov 25, 2022

Another example of politics being inserted into entertainment products. Pure studio driven 'story by comitee' woke trash. White man bad - girl so smarty. Couldn't make it past the first 8mins.

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