Lila & Eve

Name: Lila & Eve
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: July 17, 2015
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 45

2015

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: July 17, 2015 | R

Summary: Lila (Viola Davis) is a grief-stricken mother who in the aftermath of her son’s murder in a drive-by shooting attends a support group where she meets Eve (Jennifer Lopez), who has lost her daughter. When Lila hits numerous roadblocks from the police in bringing justice for her son’s slaying, Eve urges Lila to take matters into her own handsLila (Viola Davis) is a grief-stricken mother who in the aftermath of her son’s murder in a drive-by shooting attends a support group where she meets Eve (Jennifer Lopez), who has lost her daughter. When Lila hits numerous roadblocks from the police in bringing justice for her son’s slaying, Eve urges Lila to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers. The two women soon embark on a violent pursuit of justice, as they work to the top of the chain of drug dealers to avenge the murder of Lila’s son. [Samuel Goldwyn Films]… Expand

Director: Charles Stone III

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Inkoo Kang

Jul 18, 2015

A lovingly crafted B-level melodrama elevated by its remarkable central performance, Lila and Eve feels like Viola Davis’ “Still Alice.” Read full review

Clayton Dillard

Jul 13, 2015

Charles Stone III's film ultimately succeeds as a convincing social plea, but fails as compelling cinema. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Jul 14, 2015

The movie, directed by Charles Stone III — who gave us 2002's likable Drumline — runs hot and cold, suspenseful and well observed, well acted and often affecting, but somewhat tiresome and implausible by the end. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jul 16, 2015

Pitched somewhere between indie domestic drama and direct-to-video exploitation, Lila & Eve is the kind of film in which a sturdy, unsensational piece of acting can take the spotlight. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Jul 20, 2015

Lila & Eve is an awkward movie, though sometimes by design. Read full review

Leslie Felperin

Jul 14, 2015

It’s an instant camp classic, especially because it takes itself so adorably seriously. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Jul 15, 2015

Viola Davis lets her Charles Bronson flag fly in Lila and Eve, a ludicrous revenge thriller that should have been called, “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot.” Read full review

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Hugoema

Sep 9, 2019

Las actuaciones de Jennifer Lopez y Viola Davis son perfectas. La historia increíble con un giro y final inesperado.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

Wellyver

Jul 17, 2015

Both Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez deliver very convincing and strong performances as Lila and Eve. They actually are the reason why this movie stands out. Although the subject going on in the movie sounds very current, it's how entertaining and true the performances look like that take theBoth Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez deliver very convincing and strong performances as Lila and Eve. They actually are the reason why this movie stands out. Although the subject going on in the movie sounds very current, it's how entertaining and true the performances look like that take the movie to a next level. After some hiatus and some not so serious roles, Jennifer Lopez shows us again how great she is. The same can be said about Viola who is the heart of this film.… Expand

7 of 7 users found this helpful70

Invevert

May 30, 2022

Another cult classic i recently discovered, JLo and Viola deliver amazing performances!

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

alexa417

Oct 1, 2015

A standard-issue female vigilante thriller that's skillfully elevated by the performances of leads Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez.

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LowbrowCinema

Jul 22, 2015

What can one say about LILA & EVE? Brought to us by Lifetime Films, LILA feels like the kind of film Lifetime never makes anymore but with actors well above par. Viola Davis is truly awesome in every way, delivering a performance that does not depend upon her usual over wrenching weepy. AndWhat can one say about LILA & EVE? Brought to us by Lifetime Films, LILA feels like the kind of film Lifetime never makes anymore but with actors well above par. Viola Davis is truly awesome in every way, delivering a performance that does not depend upon her usual over wrenching weepy. And JLO is pretty perfect, showing what a super actress she can be. The film kind of sucks but I loved it. Full of strange twists and turns. It's not the movie you expect which is what makes it quite wonderful.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

quincytheodore

Jul 18, 2015

Foreseeable thriller, yet there's a hefty amount of personal conviction invested on Lila & Eve. The morality of revenge has been used as theme in many occasions, Kevin Bacon and Jodie Foster have made similar works before. While it doesn't necessarily innovate crime genre, Lila & Eve worksForeseeable thriller, yet there's a hefty amount of personal conviction invested on Lila & Eve. The morality of revenge has been used as theme in many occasions, Kevin Bacon and Jodie Foster have made similar works before. While it doesn't necessarily innovate crime genre, Lila & Eve works by displaying the intimate issue with strong performance. It's a story about two mothers seeking justice, yet ultimately absorbed by the vengeance in an attempt to cope with the overwhelming sadness.

Viola Davis as Lila is easily the best asset of the movie. She's completely believable as the grieving mother, often seen hurt and confused in highly sympathetic manner. She can draw audience interest and even suspense judgment as she dabbles in less savory acts. Since the movie almost entirely revolves around her trial, it's a boon to have a reliable lead.

Jennifer Lopez has a mixed record in acting. There are a couple of good movies when she delivered, but most of the material she worked were mismatches. The most advantage she has is she can appear to be not glamorous, as in Parker and The Boy Next Door. With Viola Davis, the chemistry is definitely present, she appears to be an integral part of Lila's story than just a quest star.

The movie is not without flaws though. It's hampered with a few crude developments. They can be a bit problematic, although not entirely jumping towards one-man-army action theme or overly bloody violence. Furthermore, the plot twist it tries to pull is predictable and it could've been more refined or subtle in its delivery.

Unfortunately, many elements of the movie are notoriously cliché. The vigilante thriller and the chasing cop aspect feel much too familiar. However, Lila & Eve has enough private sentiment to be emotionally engaging even though the cause might not be just.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

vinidornellas

May 29, 2023

JLo is an arrogant and deplorable woman who doesn't know what quality and talent is. His works are hideous and dark.

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