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- 2018
- Not Rated
- Screen Media Films
- 1 h 40 m
- 2018
- Not Rated
- Screen Media Films
- 1 h 40 m
Summary When tattooed, sweet-talking Josie (Sophie Turner) struts into town, heads turn as she strikes up relationships with punk Gator and loner Hank (Dylan McDermott). But her true intentions are far more sinister as her dark past comes to light.
Directed By: Eric England
Written By: Anthony Ragnone II
- 2018
- Not Rated
- Screen Media Films
- 1 h 40 m
- 2018
- Not Rated
- Screen Media Films
- 1 h 40 m
Josie
31
5.4
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Summary When tattooed, sweet-talking Josie (Sophie Turner) struts into town, heads turn as she strikes up relationships with punk Gator and loner Hank (Dylan McDermott). But her true intentions are far more sinister as her dark past comes to light.
Directed By: Eric England
Written By: Anthony Ragnone II
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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83% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
31
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
17% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
83% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
At various moments throughout the movie, Turner and McDermott suggest something far more complicated and messy than the noir-tinged exercise that unfolds.
As the movie did its slow fizzle, I couldn’t help but wonder when the #MeToo movement was going to make its way into actual movie content. Because the misogyny inherent in Josie isn’t just objectionable, it’s boring.
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Based on 9 User Ratings
5.4
44% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 User Ratings
5.4
44% Positive
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44% Negative
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Complicating Sophie Turner's character would have allowed the film to feel as if it had more on its mind than pulling the rug out from under us.
Coming up short on tension and long on talky exposition, Josie emerges as a Southern-fried dramatic thriller that fails to deliver the pulpy goods despite a nicely rooted Dylan McDermott lead performance.
While eschewing genre formula is admirable, England’s tack proves enervating, since Hank and Josie generally feel like archetypes devoid of purpose.
There’s a lot wrong with Josie, but the thing that sinks it beyond the possibility of recommendation in any circumstance is its aforementioned third-act twist and ending.
Awards
Mammoth Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations