Cuckoo – Movie Review
First Reaction – Cuckoo
Director: Tilman Singer
Writer: Tilman Singer (Screenplay)
Cast
- Hunter Schafer (Euphoria)
- Jan Bluthardt
- Marton Csokas (The Equalizer)
- Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion)
- Dan Stevens (The Guest)
Plot: A 17-year-old is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.
Runtime: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Cuckoo starts when Gretchen (Schafer) is forced to move in with her estranged father, Luis (Csokas) and his new family. They live under Herr Konig (Stevens) in a resort complex. However, Gretchen begins to see things start around the complex.
Gretchen must navigate the world to understand what Herr is planning. However, the truth is far more disturbing than anything she imagined.
Verdict on Cuckoo
Recap
The movie follows a teenage girl who is forced to move in with her estranged father. However, he lives in a strange resort where the owner conducts unusual ideas. She must uncover the truth before it is too late.
Best Parts
There are creepy moments as Gretchen adapts to the area. The performances add to this, leaving us to wonder what is happening in the world. There is a complex bigger story unfolding, which is disturbing and holds us back from the truth for a long time.
Worst Parts
The uncomfortable moments can be a bit too jarring in how they are shot. It does feel like things we have seen before, only not on the same levels.
Final Thoughts –Cuckoo is an uncomfortable journey but nothing overly new.
