Nisrine Nis

While the storyline is interesting to watch, there are some inconsistencies that hinder its believability and impact. 1- Touda is portrayed as someone who has spent her entire life in a rural village, with no access to education. However, the actress, along with her parents and close friend, speak with an accent that clearly reflects an urban background, specifically Casablanca/ Rabat. This discrepancy is particularly jarring in scenes such as the one where she takes a taxi and asks about a hotel—the way she pronounces “hotel” doesn’t match her supposed rural roots. Another inconsistency arises in the final scene, where the MC asks her in French, “What is your name?” Despite her character’s lack of education and supposed illiteracy, she understands and responds, which doesn’t align with her background. 2- Touda has a deaf child and is shown communicating with him in sign language. However, the film provides no explanation as to how she, an uneducated woman from a rural village with limited resources, learned this skill. 3- The film introduces numerous side characters, but most of them lack depth or significance. They appear briefly and contribute little to the storyline. It would have been more engaging if we had learned more about their backgrounds or their connection to Touda’s journey. 4-In a scene where Touda’s group is stopped by the authorities while traveling from the village, the film depicts them being stopped by the police. However, in rural Morocco, such areas are under the jurisdiction of the gendarmerie, not the police. This detail, while minor, detracts from the film’s authenticity. 5- When Touda first arrives in Casablanca, she’s shown wandering in the Maarif neighborhood, styled with her hair tied up and her scarf worn as a bandanna. This look doesn’t align with her rural background—she would more likely have worn traditional attire, such as a jellaba and a scarf wrapped modestly on her head. 6-When Touda tries to enroll her child in a school for the deaf in Casablanca, the manager tells her to bring her child so he can assess him but adds, “Your child will be shocked.” This line is confusing and unclear. Is the child supposed to be shocked by the city’s modernity, the school’s environment, or something else entirely? Some scenes felt unnecessary or out of place, like the sex scene, for instance, added nothing to the story. Also the scene where Touda tries to synchronize her singing with the Adhan felt like it was added purely for shock value, rather than serving the narrative. Another point is that in rural Moroccan culture, it is highly unlikely for a father to be supportive of his daughter becoming a sheikha, her father’s openness to her career feels completely unrealistic and inconsistent with cultural norms. Overall, i would rate the film a 6/10, a visually impressive movie with potential, but one that falls short in delivering a cohesive and believable narrative.

SPOILER ALERT !!! “Blink Twice” had a lot of potential, but it fell short in several key areas: - The comedic dialogue in the scene where the two female leads, Frida and Sarah, discover the hidden gifts felt out of place. If you just uncovered something disturbing, sarcasm and humor wouldn’t be the natural response. This attempt at comedy broke the tension and seemed unrealistic, given the gravity of the situation. - In the scene where Sarah and Frida become aware of the sinister plot and try to act as if they know nothing in the dinner table, the acting came off as unconvincing. Their expressions clearly showed panic, which would naturally raise suspicions. When Sarah gives a speech about empowering women, it felt like it was a wrong move and it should’ve risen suspicions. Realistically, Slater should’ve right away understood that these girls knew sth. if you were hiding something and the people around you started behaving strangely, you’d immediately suspect they know what you’re up to. - After chaos ensues, there’s a line where Frida says sth like “Let’s go visit the boys.” This line felt like something out of a Marvel movie, which didn’t fit the tone of what is supposed to be a psychological thriller with such a dark plot. It was jarring and took away from the suspenseful atmosphere. -Also the fact that the women were r**** repeatedly every night, It’s implausible that they wouldn’t notice, as there would be obvious physical signs, especially given the repeated nature of the abuse. This plot element needed more thoughtful handling to make it believable. The final scene felt incredibly cheesy. It seemed like an attempt to subvert expectations by going against the norm, but it left viewers with too many questions. For instance, when Frida puts the drug in the vape, Vic (one of the men) was still alive and on the couch, why didn’t he warn Slater about it? How did Slater instantly forget everything after one blow? And if Frida became the CEO of the company and took all of Vic’s fortune, why is she still keeping him around? The motivations and logic behind these choices were unclear. Overall, I’d rate “Blink Twice” a 5 out of 10. I appreciated the build, the colors, the cuts, and the sound design. And, of course, Channing Tatum and Alia Shawkat’s performances were a solid 10/10. But a lot of unnecessary scenes, very bad lines , bad acting (except channing and alia )and of course very bad ending.