MaXXXine

Set, script, performances, and direction - it all works.

If you’re in the market for a great slasher film or even just a movie about how people used to make movies, seek out MaXXXine. It’s absolutely a great two hours at the theater.

Sure, the story isn’t groundbreaking, but it makes up for it in its tribute to why we love cinema, specifically horror, so much. Even though it wasn’t needed, MaXXXine secures Ti West’s trilogy as one of the best in horror history.

MaXXXine has a bitchin’ soundtrack; lots of sultry, De Palma–inspired long shots; and a very engaging and salty performance from Goth at its center. It’s fun, but it’s unavoidably a bit of a style exercise, albeit a very good one.

MaXXXine isn't a bad movie by any means, but compared to "X," it just feels like another failed horror movie sequel.

Goth holds MaXXXine together through the sheer force of her charisma, despite the bumpy plot, an underwritten character and the plodding, perfunctory kills that arrive like clockwork.

While there’s some payoff in the many visual callbacks to ’80s-and-earlier genre movies, at some point the filmmaker lost sight of how to best serve Goth a third time.

This was a great ending for MaXXXine, she’s finally a star and lives on to have a spectacular life acting. The aspect and aesthetic of this was amazing that I would definitely see it again.

I really like what West delivers here for the eyes and ears. "Maxxxine" feels as if De Palma and Argento had made a film together in the late 80s. And Lynch even made a brief appearance. The rather fragmented plot fits in with this, as it's more about atmosphere and individual memorable moments. The film was still a bit too tame and too clean for me. And somehow the individual plot threads didn't quite mesh. The cops seemed almost like alien elements from another film (e.g., "Copycat"). It's worth noting, however, that "Maxxxine" is much more than mere references to genre classics. In conclusion, "Maxxxine" remains an exciting piece of genre film that invites rewatches and, considering the trilogy as a whole, has produced two of the most interesting female horror characters of recent times.

"MaXXXine" concludes Ti West's "X" trilogy with a visually striking and stylish slasher that unfortunately falls short of its predecessors. While Mia Goth continues to deliver a captivating performance and the film maintains the series' signature aesthetic, the narrative feels less focused and the thrills less impactful. The film's shift to 1980s Hollywood, with its neon-drenched backdrop and over-the-top characters, offers a fresh visual palette. Goth's portrayal of Maxine, now an aspiring actress navigating the seedy underbelly of the adult film industry, is as captivating as ever. She embodies the character's ambition and vulnerability with equal measure.However, "MaXXXine" struggles to maintain the same level of tension and suspense as its predecessors. The plot feels somewhat convoluted, with various subplots and characters vying for attention. The kills, while stylishly executed, lack the visceral impact of those in "X" and "Pearl." The film's exploration of themes such as ambition, exploitation, and the dark side of Hollywood is intriguing, but it feels somewhat underdeveloped. The ending, while offering a sense of closure, lacks the punch and emotional resonance of the previous films.Overall, "MaXXXine" is a visually stylish and entertaining slasher that falls short of the high bar set by its predecessors. While Mia Goth's performance is a highlight and the film offers some memorable moments, the narrative feels less focused and the thrills less impactful.

Una película que resulta aburrida y desaprovechada. Tiene una buena base para construir una trama interesante, pero queda a medio camino. El final es insípido, dejando una sensación de vacío. Lo más destacable son las muertes y, por supuesto, la inolvidable aplastada de bolas.

Que decepción tan grande, es evidente que hay mayor presupuesto, pero es aún mas evidente que hay muchísima menor calidad. Se queda muy por debajo de X y Pearl.