Daisy Edgar-Jones

Sebastian Stan

Jojo T. Gibbs

Andrea Bang

Dayo Okeniyi

Charlotte Le Bon

Brett Dier

Alina Maris

William Belleau

Lachlan Quarmby

Sunghee Lapell

Arghavan Jenati

Anthony Ingram

Frances Leigh

Lance Birley

Joe Costa

Larry Hoe

Scott McGrath

Robert Corness

Francine Maisler

Molly Rose

Maeve Cullinane

Herbert Rawlinson

Athena Theny

Marco Pimenta

Diana Cobo

Ed Bruce

Martyn Zub

Rebeccah Delchambre

Pawel Pogorzelski

Duncan McRae

Martin Pensa

Nicholas Murphy

Alex Somers

Sarah Stapleton

Beverly Hoy

Amanda De Castro

Lauryn Kahn

Jesse Mrau

Stephanie Ajmeria

Kristen Miedema

Peter Stratford

Jennifer Morden

Steve Scott

Ren Boggio

Ann Scibelli

Austin Ross

Charlie Campagna

Steve Krasznai

Duncan Campbell

James M. Jackson

Danica Yurchak

Adrian Medhurst

Andrea Hughes

Iris Azadi

Adam Keane

Maja Aro

Adiam Haddish Asrat

Tyler Shymkiw

Darlene Pineda

Shane Connelly

Mitra Suri

Bill Terezakis

Brad Abramenko

Francie Brown

Mimi Cave

Kevin J. Messick

Christina Flannery

Ron McLeod

Audrey Hellmer

Sam Harris

Ali Mendes

Adam McKay

Shaun Moskie

Ben Gough

Danna Rutherford

Caitlin Atherton

Nolen Scott

Houman Eshraghi

Bryan Korenberg

Natalie Schnitter

Kevin Tomecek

Adrian Lichtensteiger

Kyle Brewis

Maelynn Ball

Bertrand Duranleau

Murray Forward

Shane Hayes

Diamantis Kalafatiadis

Michael Miller

Sylvain Pierre

Jamison Rabbe

Horror

Thriller

Fresh

Legendary Pictures

Hyperobject Industries

United States of America

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/fresh-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022

"FRESH is an unforgettably shocking start to another Sundance Film Festival, holding all of the characteristics to end up as one of the absolute favorites.

Mimi Cave delivers an extraordinarily captivating, assertive directorial debut, taking Lauryn Kahn's original, gruesome screenplay to the next level. Sebastian Stan demonstrates his ludicrous range, while Daisy Edgar-Jones gives a breakthrough performance that may warrant a couple of awards by the end of the festival.

With an extremely engaging yet too quick first act, the viewers are immediately grabbed by the endearing love story that slowly builds up to a brutally impactful revelation, leading the movie into a rabbit hole of (in)tense, suspenseful, surprising developments.

The last twenty minutes are the definition of insanity."

Rating: A-

<em>'Fresh'</em> is very good - strong performances and perfectly chosen music are the main reasons for that.

I wouldn't say it's perfect, just because I don't think it nails the split between humour and seriousness but apart from that it's a terrifically made film. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan give excellent showings, while the music throughout is top notch. It's nicely paced and has an interesting story. Definitely one I'd recommend.

Robbie Grawey

Fun! The performances from Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones are probably the strongest things here. Pretty solid body horror, but something in me wishes it was a bit more grimy in sections. Some gutsy stylistic decisions here in the cinematography and direction that I think really pay off and help cultivate a more immersive atmosphere. Adored the opening credits and the soundtrack too!

Fresh (2022) is an interesting mix of horror and dark humor, taking a different approach to the usual thriller setup. The plot starts off engaging, following a modern dating experience that quickly spirals into something unexpected. While the premise isn’t exactly new, the way it unfolds keeps things unsettling enough to hold attention. It does lose some of its sharpness as it goes on, leaning a little too much on familiar horror tropes, but it still manages to keep things entertaining. The writing is decent, though some character decisions feel out of place, making certain moments less believable than they should be.

The directing is solid, with a good balance of tension and style. There’s an interesting use of close-up shots that add to the unease without feeling forced. The cinematography stands out, using lighting and framing to create an eerie atmosphere that matches the film's tone. The sound design and score do their job well, adding to the creep factor without being overbearing. It’s not the kind of movie where the music steals the show, but it complements the visuals nicely.

Acting-wise, Daisy Edgar-Jones carries the film effortlessly, making her character feel natural and relatable even when the script stumbles. Sebastian Stan brings a fun and unsettling energy to his role, making the dynamic between the two leads work well. Some of the supporting cast feel a bit underdeveloped, but the main performances keep things engaging. Overall, Fresh is an entertaining watch that delivers just enough tension and style to stand out. And while the story may not be entirely original, at least some parts of it are very well done… just not overcooked.