A refreshingly unpredictable and off-kilter debut feature from director to watch Mimi Cave, Fresh is a horror hybrid with killer energy and memorable lead turns from its main duo Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, as the two play their parts in a depraved and gripping tale that refuses to play to convention as Edger-Jones Noa finds herself in a whole new world when she begins dating Stan's charismatic doctor Steve.
Best suited for viewing with as little knowledge as to the content as possible, even if there must be a warning that Fresh is a very mature and unashamedly bloody film from the Disney catalogue, Cave's film acts as a confident example of a debut film as you're likely to see in 2022 and as the film lulls you into a nice sense of security in its opening 30 minutes before its credits hits and true nature becomes apparent, Fresh never lets up on a wild journey that will have you gasping, laughing and contemplating outcomes until the finale concludes.
Examining modern dating trends and hot topic issues without every forcing them into the narrative or hammering us over the head with them, first and foremost Cave is determined to create an energetic and gripping film and her work with screenwriter Lauryn Kahn is a sight to behold as the two talented minds join together a genre mash-up that expertly balances romance, comedy, horror and thriller tropes into one cohesive package that gives Marvel veteran Sebastian Stan another solid indie role and Daisy Edger-Jones a significant moment amongst many upcoming efforts that is likely to see the actress become the next big thing in Hollywood.
Having similar traits to Carey Mulligan's recent turn in the well-received Promising Young Woman, Edgar-Jones is a revelation here as Noa and after years of strong work in notable TV shows, Fresh marks a career moment for the performer whose likely to shoot way up the pecking order in 2022 on the back of this and soon to be released products such as event series Under the Banner of Heaven with Andrew Garfield and high profile adaptation feature film Where the Crawdads Sing.
Moving brilliantly between vulnerable, in charge, determined and trodden down, Edgar-Jones owns the entirety of Fresh from its humble beginnings through to its unforgiving end and even if some may find the subject matter of Cave's film too hard to bare, it's likely the can't turn away from it performance of Edgar-Jones will win over viewers who normally may not partake in such delicacies as Fresh places before them.
Final Say -
Sometimes hard too stomach, Fresh won't be for everyone but it marks a significant moment in the soon to be superstar life of Daisy Edgar-Jones and directional career of Mimi Cave, as the two combine to create one of 2022's most unexpected gems.
4 wise bartenders out of 5.
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Fresh
2022
Action / Comedy / Horror / Thriller
Fresh
2022
Action / Comedy / Horror / Thriller
Plot summary
FRESH follows Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who meets the alluring Steve (Sebastian Stan) at a grocery store and - given her frustration with dating apps - takes a chance and gives him her number. After their first date, Noa is smitten and accepts Steve's invitation to a romantic weekend getaway. Only to find that her new paramour has been hiding some unusual appetites.
March 07, 2022 at 07:22 AM
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One of 2022's unexpected surprises
This is a fantastic "new" addition to the horror genre at a time horror fans are starved for something new and original
Fresh (2022) is a movie I recently watched on Hulu. The storyline follows a single lady a little desperate to find a half decent date. She finds a nice guy and they date for several weeks and then he pops the big question, "would you like to take a cabin trip?" She's excited and goes changing her life forever...
This movie is directed by Mimi Cave in her directorial debut and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (War of the Worlds), Sebastian Stan (Captain America: Winter Soldier), Jojo T. Gibbs (Twenties), Dayo Okeniyi (See) and Andrea Bang (Luce).
The storyline for this is very well paced and delivered. I really liked the plot, characters and how the circumstances unfold. There is really good dialogue and chemistry between the characters and intensity in the circumstances. The horror elements are subtle and while I watched the film unfold I was a bit disappointed there wasn't much gore, especially with this premise; however, the ending is so strong and well done it makes up for it.
Overall this is a fantastic "new" addition to the horror genre at a time horror fans are starved for something new and original. I would score this an 8.5-9/10 and strongly recommend it.
Startling and disturbing movie is one of this year's best so far
As "Fresh" (2022 release; 115 min.) opens, we got to know Noa, a twenty-something woman who is not having much luck on the dating scene. Then one night she gets to know a guy while at the grocery store. They hit it off, and before we know it, they are off on a weekend vacation...
Couple of comments: this is the feature length debut of director Mimi Cave. Equally important, this is written by Lauryn Kahn ("Ibiza"). The way the movie is described by IMDb is utterly and completely misleading. This movie is not about "the horrors of modern dating". This is an outright scary movie, and a startling and disturbing one at that. I had no inkling whatsoever what was about to unfold. The movie is plot heavy so I really can't say much more about that. Even though the movie is unsettling, I will also say that this is one of the better movies I have seen so far this year. The two lead performances from Sebastian Stan (whom we saw most recently in "Pam & Tommy"), and British up-and-coming actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, are tops. Kudos must go to both Lauryn Kahn (for coming up with this idea) and Mimi Cave (for implementing into onto the screen). As a complete aside, I recently saw "Drive My Car", where the opening credits started rolling 40 min into the movie, something I cannot recall having ever seen before. Well, guess what: the opening credits for "Fresh" start rolling only about 35 min into it!
"Fresh" premiered at this year's Sundance film festival, and not even two months later, it started streaming on Hulu. If you are in the mood for a scary movie that is at times disturbing and unsettling, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
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This movie sucks. Thanks FREEMAN.
Thank You FREEMAN for the 1080p WEB 5.1!
6.5 out of 10
7-7.5/10 good movie and very rewatchable
@LolutheMenace … when you say: the batman come onn!!! Do you mean the one that's in the movie theater since 4 or 5 days ago (with Robert Pattinson) ? There's no WEB version yet, the only version you can find now is CAM and you know that YTS doesn't upload CAM. You can't say COME ON, like you're expecting YTS / Freeman upload a movie because you want it now when it's not even available in WEB.
'Most white people are poor' = 'I am a poor white guy because I vote left.'
Don't pass up this movie.bit of an aquired taste but certainly something a bit different.Just watch it and don't read any info or watch trailer.Solid 7 for me
the batman come onn!!!
This would have been better as a Romantic Comedy.
not too bad
how is this a comedy????
amazing acting by everyone, thrilling storyline as well
heh. Bucky named Steve
Not a bad movie. Something to watch.When things get going you expect things to become more shocking but it never does. Its alright
When are you guys dropping SPIDER MAN FAR AWAY FROM HOME? I've been waiting for ages for the clear version of that movie
Not one person who commented has actually watched the movie. You can tell as they don't have a clue what they are on about.
Whisper 2007 please..
Man this is rubbish I lost 2 hours of my life
Awesome movie good for time pass lots of curious start to the end i 'd give 8/10
Just by reading the comments I'll give this one a skip ... thanks for the heads up guys !!!
Thanks for the comments. I know not to watch. Difficult finding things to watch now, which don't waste your time in our difficult times (Besides, most white people are actually poor.)
Is this about sending a vegan girlfriend to grab some burgers and she throws a fit because shes a vegan? Considering white guys, statistically speaking, have the most money of population groups, it seems weird that movies continue making them the villians.
Looks like the Jordan Peterson stans have been let out of the basement…
All men are of course evil, thanks, Hollywood.
Freeman ...no way home please ?
Woman good, bad man. Skip!
thank you so much!
thanks!!!