The Girl in the Pool – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Girl in the Pool is way funnier than it is meant to be.
Where to Watch
The Girl in the Pool is available on Digital Platforms 20 January. Distributed by Signature Entertainment
Director: Dakota Gorman
Writer: Jackson Reid Williams (Screenplay)
Cast
- Freddie Prinze Jr (Scooby Doo)
- Kevin Pollak (Hostage)
- Monica Potter (Saw)
- Angie Ayala (Scorpion Girl)
- Brielle Barbusca (Hitch)
Plot: A well-to-do family man is forced to struggle through a surprise birthday party moments after hiding the murdered corpse of his mistress.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Girl in the Pool starts as we see how Thomas (Prinze Jr) has been having an affair on his wife Kristen (Potter). His mistress Hannah (Haugh) has come to give him a birthday present before his get-together. However, their steamy meeting ends up with Hannah dead and Thomas needing to cover up the events.
Thomas must navigate the birthday party to uncover the truth. However, his father-in-law William (Pollak) is still giving him a hard time. Elsewhere, there are secrets in his family that are causing stress for an already stressful event.
Verdict on The Girl in the Pool
Recap
The movie follows a troubled married man who sees his affair killed and tries to cover up her being at his place. However, his wife has been planning his surprise party and he must navigate and keep his secret.
Best Parts
The story keeps us guessing as to what happened to Hannah, with Thomas unable to talk to anyone. He is constantly looking over his shoulder and never knows who to trust in his life. the sense of paranoia is strong throughout the movie.
Worst Parts
The way the movie unfolds feels like it wants to be a comedy while playing everything completely straight. It makes things confusing to watch for tone, because you want to burst out laughing at serious moments, and the chaotic nature doesn’t make sense being serious.
Final Thoughts –The Girl in the Pool leaves you laughing despite being a serious story.
