Hypnotic 2023 Review: A Must See Edge-Of-Your-Seat Thriller

Hypnotic has its fair share of heart-pumping, adrenaline-filled action sequences including chases, fights, and explosions. Each of which fits into the plot well, but also is a joy to watch on screen. Trust me when I tell you that you will be smiling while simultaneously still trying to put everything together.

Filled With Twists and Turns

Probably the best thing about this movie is just how twisted it is. What seems like a straightforward enough story at the beginning, is shaped and molded into something truly baffling – in a good way.

The longer the movie goes on, the more things are thrown at the audience that will have them shaking their heads in disbelief, wondering how they missed the clues and hints. While some of these are a bit on the predictable side, they aren’t all that way. I promise you there are a few that will leave you in complete shock.

Incredible Acting

Ben Affleck (who plays Danny Rourke) isn’t the only one who gives this movie his all, delivering on a performance that will have you rooting for him the whole way through. William Fichtner is immediately pegged as the bad guy – those of you who have seen the trailer even know.

His character, Dellrayne, is so intense that he will give those watching goosebumps with just a look. He goes so far as to be terrifying at times, because he is capable of pure evil. He is a great villain and one of the best parts of the film.

As for Ben’s lead co-star, Alice Braga (who plays Diana Cruz), it should come as no surprise that she is also fantastic in this movie. Her lines give viewers some comedic relief every once in a while, but overall she just might be the most badass and powerful character of the whole bunch.

Her on screen chemistry with Ben allows both Rourke and Cruz to be completely believable, which is why the story itself works so well.

Overall Thoughts

Hypnotic is an action-packed thriller that will have viewers on the edge of their seats the whole way through. The entire third act, which I can’t talk too much about for fear of spoilers, is a jaw-dropping sequence of events that will continuously blow your mind. Viewers will be leaning in close to the screen, trying to take it all in, as they work to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together before they are revealed to them.

The plot, the acting, and the massive action scenes make this an absolute must-see on the big screen. It just will not be the same if you watch at home, no matter what your home entertainment system is. Head to a theater so that you can experience Hypnotic with others who will be just as blown away (and confused at times) as you are.

The movie flies by at just over ninety minutes, so you should have no problem sticking around for the mid-credit scene. Trust me, it is totally worth it and will have you thinking that maybe, just maybe, there will be a Hypnotic 2.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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