American Psychos

source: Psycho BFF

It was clear that the filmmakers wanted to dramatize how a vulnerable teenager may come under the influence of a troubled peer which results in a series of life-damaging consequences. The character of Olivia is one of those predators who carefully select the most sensitive person and proceed to suck the life out of the victim in order to placate their insatiable sense of neediness. Unfortunately, the character of Deandra Laird had enough backbone and the kind of self-confidence that made it unconvincing that she would fall under the spell of the deranged Olivia. The most outlandish moment was when Olivia entered into Deandra's room while she was sleeping and instantly convinced her to leave school and run away to New York. The two young women simply start walking and hitch a ride! The backstory of Olivia was also not very well detailed. In the film's opening scene, we witness one of Olivia's outbursts with her friend Liberty, who topples over a bridge and falls to her death. But the story of what happened to Olivia's mother was never made clear. Apparently, Olivia was present when the mother committed suicide. If that is the case, Olivia never lifted a finger to try to save her. The most sympathetic character was Deandra's mother Renée, a single parent and a nurse. The mother moved to a new city after Deandra had behavioral problems in school. But the move did not make a difference in large part due to Deandra's sullen and ungrateful attitude. One feels more for the mother than for the bratty kid. The film is noteworthy for a raucous and wild motel bathroom scene in which the true colors of Olivia finally become apparent to young Deandra. But in the end, this was a depressing film evidently based on true events. The film's denouement implied that Olivia has not yet received the help she so desperately needs, as she has singled out a vulnerable patient in a nut house who will be her next victim.

A new girl in school gets in the crosshairs if some mean girls but later befriends a wild and crazy girl. Don't get the motivation of the wacko much in this story. Doesn't come to much either. Nothing special.

To start off, I was annoyed by the transitions. Who decides a 3 second black screen with no sound would fitting for this movie? I can only remember one good transition. As bland as the plot is, I thought it could've been saved by the acting, but no. The direction taken for this film was very poor and inexperienced, just like it's actors. The writing for Psycho BFF sounds like they put a 14 year old Wattpad author to work. There was no development whatsoever for the characters or plot. The delivery of the lines made sitting through it unbearable. Hopefully, the actors and the director find some improvement.

I would give the movie more stars as it is a pretty good plot and acting but the soundtrack is so loud I have no idea what is being said especially in the most crucial parts at the end. It's all music blaring and I have no idea what the actors are saying.

I thought the 5 female leads were pretty solid and it was a great film for the demographic.

It was clear that the filmmakers wanted to dramatize how a vulnerable teenager may come under the influence of a troubled peer which results in a series of life-damaging consequences. The character of Olivia is one of those predators who carefully select the most sensitive person and proceed to suck the life out of the victim in order to placate their insatiable sense of neediness. Unfortunately, the character of Deandra Laird had enough backbone and the kind of self-confidence that made it unconvincing that she would fall under the spell of the deranged Olivia. The most outlandish moment was when Olivia entered into Deandra's room while she was sleeping and instantly convinced her to leave school and run away to New York. The two young women simply start walking and hitch a ride! The backstory of Olivia was also not very well detailed. In the film's opening scene, we witness one of Olivia's outbursts with her friend Liberty, who topples over a bridge and falls to her death. But the story of what happened to Olivia's mother was never made clear. Apparently, Olivia was present when the mother committed suicide. If that is the case, Olivia never lifted a finger to try to save her. The most sympathetic character was Deandra's mother Renée, a single parent and a nurse. The mother moved to a new city after Deandra had behavioral problems in school. But the move did not make a difference in large part due to Deandra's sullen and ungrateful attitude. One feels more for the mother than for the bratty kid. The film is noteworthy for a raucous and wild motel bathroom scene in which the true colors of Olivia finally become apparent to young Deandra. But in the end, this was a depressing film evidently based on true events. The film's denouement implied that Olivia has not yet received the help she so desperately needs, as she has singled out a vulnerable patient in a nut house who will be her next victim.

It was clear that the filmmakers wanted to dramatize how a vulnerable teenager may come under the influence of a troubled peer which results in a series of life-damaging consequences. Unfortunately, the character of Deandra Laird had enough backbone and the kind of self-confidence that made it unconvincing that she would fall under the spell of the deranged Olivia. The most outlandish scene was when Olivia entered into Deandra's room while she was sleeping and instantly convinced her to leave school and run away to New York. The two young women simply start walking and hitch a ride! The backstory of Olivia was also not very well detailed. In the film's opening scene, we witness one of Olivia's outbursts with her friend Liberty, who topples over a bridge and falls to her death. But the story of what happened to Olivia's mother was never made clear. Apparently, Olivia was present when the mother committed suicide. If that is the case, Olivia never lifted a finger to try to save her. The most sympathetic character was Deandra's mother Renée, a single parent and a nurse. The mother moved to a new city after Deandra had behavioral problems in school. But the move did not make a difference in large part due to Deandra's sullen and ungrateful attitude. One feels more for the mother than for the bratty kid. In the end, this was a depressing film evidently based on true events. The film's denouement implied that Olivia has not yet received the help she so desperately needs, as she has singled out a vulnerable patient in a nut house who will be her next victim.

source: Psycho BFF

I would give the movie more stars as it is a pretty good plot and acting but the soundtrack is so loud I have no idea what is being said especially in the most crucial parts at the end. It's all music blaring and I have no idea what the actors are saying.