Thoroughbreds (2017) This film is very much one of those indie-gems that flies under the radar but is absolutely worth a watch. It is a creatively-made dark comedy about two polar-opposite high schoolers who decide to of one of their horrible step-dads. Lily (Anya Taylor-Joy) is highly emotional, put-together and academic, while Amanda (Olivia Cooke) feels, literally, nothing at all, lacks motivation for school and has a dark and troubled past. They are old friends though, and, after a number of years apart, upon Lily beginning to tutor Amanda they reach the decision to send Lily's step-dad to sleeping with the fishes. To do so they decide to bring in help from another older and no-less troubled teen, Tim (Anton Yelchin). First-time director/writer, Cory Finley's, direction and script are both sharp, intelligent and captivating. Finley is a definite talent to keep an eye on and I foresee him having a long and successful career ahead. There is an exhilarating momentum that...
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