Netflix’s Polish catalog gets another boost with the release of Kill Me If You Dare, a new film from the region.
Last month, Detective Forst made a sparkling debut on the platform. Before that, it was 1670 that made waves.
Touted to be a goofy and deadpan comedy movie, does Kill Me If You Dare live up to the expectations following such hits?
Read my review to find out.
Kill Me If You Dare Synopsis
A couple in a troubled marriage accidentally hits the peak of their luck, which reverses their fortunes.
Thereafter begin attempts to finish off one another. But there can only be one survivor. Who will it be?
Directed by Filip Zylber, the movie stars Weronika Ksiazkiewicz (Natalia), Mateusz Banasiuk (Piotr), Agnieszka Wiedlocha (Agata), Piotr Rogucki (Lukasz), and others.
What Works for Kill Me If You Dare?
Well, I have to be very optimistic to list out positives of this strange Polish film.
A married couple, finding ways to fight with each other, hit a financial jackpot. Now, insecurities and suspicion begin to rise.
Kill Me If You Dare has a decent concept, to say the most. For a very short period, it does promise you fun and enjoyment.
The movie runs at a brisk pace with its background score falling on the right side of things.
In the final stages, Kill Me If You Dare brings to you its best version. But sadly, it is too late by then. That’s all, there are no other upsides to talk about.
What Doesn’t Work for Kill Me If You Dare?
First things first, there is not one decent funny moment in the Polish film. It simply feels too plain and simple to be put in the category of comedy.
The scattered start attempts to set up things in an undesirable and inauthentic manner.
Characters don’t have depth, engagement finds no space, and captivation remains away from the plot.
What transpires is a bland storyline, lacking the basic elements of modern-day storytelling.
There is no logic in pitting a couple against each other for money and to make a whole movie on this basis is sort of suicidal.
Although the pace is good, it fails to make any significant impact other than giving respite to the audience.
How? Since the movie ends quickly enough, you can move on with life. Moreover, attempts at jokes and situational comedy also don’t return any satisfactory results.
It is almost childish to witness a highly predictable tale unfold on the screen.
At least, something had to be arousing, surprising, or lovable but, unfortunately, nothing is.
Kill Me If You Dare is a deadpan film that leaves your senses “pan dead.”
You’ll have to crawl through the duration to understand why would someone make a movie like this. If it were a theatrical release, a refund would be in order.
How are the Performances?
Weronika Ksiazkiewicz does really well as Natalia. With zero help from the writing, she manages to create a lively ambiance around her character.
She has a vibrant and amiable touch to herself, and it mixes well with Natalia’s entirely opposite personality.
Mateusz Banasiuk is a well-known Polish actor and he lives up to his status. Playing Piotr on the screen, Mateusz instills charm into the movie.
A weakly written sketch is carried energetically by him. You will enjoy his presence in the movie.
Piotr Rogucki was a surprise package for me. He portrays Lukasz and gives you enough to be noticed.
Contrary to the whole film, his attempts at facial comedy don’t entirely go to waste. I liked how he held himself in tiny bits, always coming up with something different.
Stream or Skip?
You can avoid watching Kill Me If You Dare unless you want to be killed by boredom.
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