Opus

Diop Tjejambadiopinward Aug 25

Opus is kind of similar to Blink Twice [ 2024 ], in the sense that structurally they carry the same stuff: certain group of people enthralled by the famous/influential individual who turns out is not like who they initially thought. Blink Twice definitely handled it better though. Overall Opus was pretty good. What's start as a simple movie about an undervalued writer quickly shifts gear when she and a group of specific individuals get an invite from the eccentric pop icon Alfred Morreti at his compound for a week. On the surface it seems like it was just an invite to promote his album and his return to music after a 30 year hiatus but there was darker, and more sinister intention hidden underneath. As the movie progresses, it is revealed that the particular group of individuals weren't randomly chosen, they served a purpose. There were instances that showed that this event was sus af but ofcourse wanting to cling to fame and the good graces of Alfred, it was ignored by all of them except for Ariel. She immediately knew something was up but was ignored. The final reveal where Alfred exposes his true intentions felt flat. There was good build up to it but everything since then until the end kind of felt underwhelming. There were some good things in there, just wish we got to see them fleshed out a bit more. The plot and progession was okay. The acting was good too. The lingering of certain shots to reinforce the emotions we were supposed to feel were done well. Still leaves alot to be desired but a solid movie none the less.

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Opus had all the ingredients to be better than it is. A great cast, well-paced, excellent direction and cinematography; but its story is pedantic and predictable.

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