Bad Influence – Movie Review
First Reaction – Bad Influence is the by-the-book streamy thriller.
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Director: Chloe Wallace
Writer: Chloe Wallace, Diana Muro (Screenplay)
Cast
- Alberto Olmo
- Elea Rochera
- Enrique Arce
- Mirela Balic
- Sara Arino
Plot: An orphan boy and a pampered rich-kid girl are trying to uncover secrets of the past to save their romance and their skin.
Runtime: 1 Hour 46 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Bad Influence starts when a pampered rich girl, Reese (Rochera) becomes the target of a stalker. Her family are concerned and turns to an orphaned boy, Eros (Olmo), to become an undercover bodyguard for her.
She is reluctant to begin with, but an unlikely friendship and romance start between them. It leads to more problems, and the stalker remains a big part of their lives.
Verdict on Bad Influence
Recap
The movie follows a troubled teenager who has become the target of a dangerous stalker. Her family looks to protect her and recruit a troubled orphan to protect her in places they can’t. However, they become closer than expected, leading to a romance and risking their friendship.
Best Parts
This does use the clash of worlds well, we get the pampered over protected girl who meets someone who has fought for everything. It shows people can find more in life once they see the other side. The performances are good throughout the movie too.
Worst Parts
This does show the different lives nicely. However, the problem is that is doesn’t do enough to focus on the stalker side of the story. Elsewhere, the dramatic difference is too generic between the two sides. It also doesn’t feel new and is a formula we have plenty of times before.
Final Thoughts –Bad Influence is a by-the-book romantic thriller.
