Ive always admired A24 for taking risks with movies.
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega are the perfect father-daughter duo.
They have great chemistry and the tension between them is also palpable.
Richard E. Grant makes for a delightful antagonist who revels in his characters obnoxiousness with gusto.
Supporting characters like Anthony Carrigans Griff and Sunita Manis Dr. Bhatia are excellent and aid with the films comedy.
Tea Leoni is great as always, though I wouldve loved more for her.
Shes one of the only main actors who doesnt get as much to do.
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega are the perfect father-daughter duo.
They have great chemistry and the tension between them is also palpable.
Death of a Unicorn, directed by Alex Scharfman, follows Elliot and his daughter Riley as they accidentally kill a unicorn while traveling to a work retreat. Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.
Ultimately, its Will Poulter who steals the show as Shepard.
Poulters character goes through phases.
First, hes polite and even attempts to be friendly towards Elliott specifically.
But theyre barely explored beyond the surface, as the filmprioritizes the comedy and gore over everything else.
Despite this,Death of a Unicornis incredibly entertaining.
The creature design is excellent and I was breathtaken when we got close-ups of the unicorns.
They’re majestic and horrifying at once.
One particular death had the audience clapping, which is exactly the reaction it needed.
Elliot’s billionaire boss aims to exploit the unicorn’s curative properties, leading to unexpected consequences.
