Pearl
A24 | Release Date: September 16, 2022
6.7
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All_ButTrU4Nov 24, 2022
Despite already feeling like a prior classic Pearl's story about the effect of isolation and suppression. Based on the life of the other A24 film in this series, "X" and how we reached the preceding movies chaos. This movie thrives inDespite already feeling like a prior classic Pearl's story about the effect of isolation and suppression. Based on the life of the other A24 film in this series, "X" and how we reached the preceding movies chaos. This movie thrives in contrasting the subtle against the dramatic whether it's in retro-cinematography to evoke it's time period film standard. I loved the writing at some parts and found the set design and costumes to be the centerpiece of the film alongside Mia Goth's aw inspiring performance. Mia Goth is genuinely fantastic in this chilling tale… Expand
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9
Badgerryan27Sep 17, 2022
Great performance by Mia Goth, most likely her best. Love the atmosphere, music and theme behind the film. This is an incredible prequel to X and does great to show a lot of Pearl's backstory. Must watch for horror fans..
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8
TomMondaySep 24, 2022
An incredibly atmospheric and creepy picture that’s more accessible than the porn-steeped previous entry, X. Pearl is a stripped-down movie about a simple German farmgirl in rural USA losing her mind while her husband fights in WWI. WhileAn incredibly atmospheric and creepy picture that’s more accessible than the porn-steeped previous entry, X. Pearl is a stripped-down movie about a simple German farmgirl in rural USA losing her mind while her husband fights in WWI. While it’s clear that the filmmakers are saying lots of weighty things with their subject matter and imagery, the film itself is just enjoyable a straightforward psychodrama, with great performances and impeccable production design.… Expand
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8
jamessSep 28, 2022
In it's own way Ti West and Mia Goth's Pearl is a 1918 version of Joker. A small town girl dreams of stardom while trapped in her secluded farmhouse caring for her infirm father and her strict German mother. And Goth is in practically everyIn it's own way Ti West and Mia Goth's Pearl is a 1918 version of Joker. A small town girl dreams of stardom while trapped in her secluded farmhouse caring for her infirm father and her strict German mother. And Goth is in practically every scene, as we watch her mentally deteriorate over the course of the movie. The style of the cinematography is like the bright colorful studio musicals of the 40s and 50s along with the credits that wipe on and off in the cursive font of old films. Mia Goth goes all in portraying the unbalanced young woman who spirals downward as the movie develops. And taking place during the influenza pandemic of 1918 adds to the isolation without hitting us over the head with modern analogies.… Expand
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yeezus16Sep 19, 2022
instant classic and incredible character study with an INCREDIBLE performance by its leading lady on a par with toni collette in hereditary. mia goth mother
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7
BeardedYodaSep 17, 2022
Another "X" film by director Ti West is about the last thing I expected to come out in theaters, especially since the original was released earlier this year. Pearl serves as a semi-prequel to X but you do not really need to see the originalAnother "X" film by director Ti West is about the last thing I expected to come out in theaters, especially since the original was released earlier this year. Pearl serves as a semi-prequel to X but you do not really need to see the original film to watch this one. I found Pearl to be a quality horror movie that didn't quite live up to the original. Despite the films short runtime I often felt that some parts of the movie just seemed to drag on for far to long. There were also some weird plot points or details that may feel a bit off putting, but anyone who liked the previous movie will probably view these as quirky or charming - as I do. Pearl is a completely unnecessary prequel, but it is certainly not bad. If you're a fan of the original film or like slasher movies I do recommend seeing this flawed but enjoyable oddity of a prequel.… Expand
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7
j1trainDec 2, 2022
Mia Goth is incredible. If this one doesn't quite match 'X' it at least lets Goth give an even zanier performance turned up to 11.
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9
PanchogulJan 3, 2023
Como película en general es buena pero no sobresaliente, pero Mia Goth como Pearl fue un derroche de talento a gran escala, posiblemente una de las mejores o la mejor interpretación femenina de todo el pasado 2022.
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icotzabbFeb 4, 2023
If you go into this looking for a conventional horror slasher pic this isnt it. If you want to observe a nuanced, tragic descent into madness , a true "origin" story, then you are in the right spot.
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GemsicleSep 25, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Director Ti West and Mia Goth collaborate in their second film of 2022 after "X" focusing on the origin of the old lady from that film, Pearl. Pearl presents herself as a Disney princess Belle as the film opens and has a dream of escaping her dreaded farm and pursuing fame and fortune, but has to overcome obstacles regardless of the strain.
The key to doing a "good" sequel is going further into detail on a character or his/her affiliation of a key element from its preceding chapter and that is exactly how this film's reel is conveyed.… Expand
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7
liamexeNov 28, 2022
Fans of the movie X will not be let down by this back story origin of the pearl character. Mia goth shines in every scene she is in, from the naive trodden upon farm girl to the sadistic butcher, it's all good and it's all Mia. It's just asFans of the movie X will not be let down by this back story origin of the pearl character. Mia goth shines in every scene she is in, from the naive trodden upon farm girl to the sadistic butcher, it's all good and it's all Mia. It's just as well she carried the movie because no actors stood out to me aside from her.… Expand
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8
bertobellamyFeb 26, 2023
Better than X in every way. Mia GOD deserverd an Academy Award nomination for this.
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9
kirkenderOct 22, 2022
Phenomenal. Laugh-out-loud and terrifying. This X prequel hits on all the right levels and doesn't waste a single frame. Mia Goth and Ti West are amazing.
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GLADIADORFeb 15, 2023
Um bom entreterimento, com alguns momentos engraçados, sendo eles de proposito ou não. Mas como terror achei mais ou menos
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theredskyOct 26, 2022
When I saw X back in March of this year, I wasn’t super impressed. I had fun with it the film just didn’t work for me. At the end of the credits, they showed a preview for this film and it looked so much better than X and I’m happy to reportWhen I saw X back in March of this year, I wasn’t super impressed. I had fun with it the film just didn’t work for me. At the end of the credits, they showed a preview for this film and it looked so much better than X and I’m happy to report that that is the case here.

Pearl runs laps around X and serves as one of the better examples of prequel films that are better than the original. X served as an homage to slasher and horror films from the 70s but the homage didn’t fully land and just felt more like a standard horror film whereas this is an homage to the 20s and 30s decades of film and this worked a lot more here. Mia Goth gives a phenomenal and honestly terrifying performance here. There’s an uncut 8 minute long monologue near the end that is done incredibly well because of Goth’s performance. I hope that the Oscars consider nominating her this year for Best Actress but knowing the Oscars, that’s a long shot. The film has a great use of color. The colors throughout the entire film are very vibrant and aesthetically pleasing to the eye which I can’t really say about X. I know that’s what X was going for but it still felt bland there. The story serves as a very interesting origin to the character in X and it honestly made me like the character more than I did in X where I didn’t care for her at all. My one complaint which is more of a minor thing is that I wish the kills had been more creative and gruesome as they were much more tame here (bar one death) than they were in X. That’s more of a minor critique but it’s just something I wish was done better. If you liked or even if you weren’t a fan of X, then I would definitely check this out as it’s even better than X.… Expand
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7
MrJPrimeOct 28, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story meh
Kills good
Mia Goth'a performance (pretty much carrying the movie) excellent. Such a sympathetic (to me at least) monster. Definitely worth a watch. Loved the gooofy retro fonts and title graphics.… Expand
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MalwareLordApr 23, 2023
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FreeRunner29Jan 4, 2023
This movie is fantastic and a perfect prequel to "X". Mia Goth is fantastic, gorgeous and equally haunting. I was shocked by her ability to complete such a lengthy monologue in one take. Her face and mannerisms convey so much emotion, you canThis movie is fantastic and a perfect prequel to "X". Mia Goth is fantastic, gorgeous and equally haunting. I was shocked by her ability to complete such a lengthy monologue in one take. Her face and mannerisms convey so much emotion, you can literally see the energy shift moments before. It reminds me of a dark "Wizard of Oz," therefore, technicolor was definitely the way to go. One of the most underrated thrillers I have ever had the pleasure of watching.… Expand
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9
alanpotter17Feb 11, 2023
O estúdio A24 vem se destacando em filmes cada vez mais minimalistas e com direção que fogem ao senso comum. É o caso deste, que apesar de não ter um roteiro fabuloso (mas ainda assim eficiente), consegue criar uma atmosfera tensa, em ritmoO estúdio A24 vem se destacando em filmes cada vez mais minimalistas e com direção que fogem ao senso comum. É o caso deste, que apesar de não ter um roteiro fabuloso (mas ainda assim eficiente), consegue criar uma atmosfera tensa, em ritmo apropriado, claustrofóbica apesar das tomadas amplas ao ar livre, no campo, com uma protagonista e seus pais atuando na medida certa.
Pearl é uma garota que aos poucos vai mergulhando em suas sensações: o prazer da morte, de tocar e explorar eu corpo (seja no cuidado rotineiro com o pai, que é cadeirante e meio paralítico, ou seja no sexo com um amante). Ela está à espera de seu marido que foi servir na primeira guerra, e dado não apenas o cenário de recessão mas também da ameaça da gripe, sua mãe adota a educação tradicional para tentar prendê-la na fazenda.
Ocorre que Pearl tem um espírito mais livre do que aquela simples fazenda lhe pode oferecer. Seus sonhos de ser famosa, atiçados pelo cinema em que escondidamente assiste quando vai à cidade apanhar os remédios para o pai, parecem movê-la em direções conturbadas. Temos aí um mundo a explorar, da sua repressão sexual, repressão de seus desejos, sua relaçao com a mãe, até mesmo a pressão perante a cunhada, que é de uma família muito mais abastada. Em resumo, Pearl quer se livrar da pobreza.
Sua relação com a mãe é fantástica, aliás, os diálogos são muito bom, o que mantém a atmosfera tensa (mesmo com algumas piadas, portanto, o filme não precisa descartar o humor para ser bom, basta saber usá-lo).
O timing da direção é perfeito, além dos enquadramentos das câmeras, sempre bem postas e de forma criativa.
Pearl é um filme de personalidade, contado centenas de vezes, mas pela técnica, pela evolução do estúdio A24, percebe-se que este filme já mostra o amadurecimento necessário para trabalhos posteriores. Que venham mais terror e suspense de qualidade.
PS: tem um crocodilo que rouba a cena a cada aparição.… Expand
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8
Jrichard1994Oct 23, 2022
Pearl is a great setup origin story to the “X” film that was perfectly orchestrated by director Ti West. Mia Goth delivers another fantastic performance as the main Protagonist/Antagonist for this movie and guides the film with purePearl is a great setup origin story to the “X” film that was perfectly orchestrated by director Ti West. Mia Goth delivers another fantastic performance as the main Protagonist/Antagonist for this movie and guides the film with pure excellence. We take for granite what a true origin story is, and this film should be the gold standard when it comes to character development and retaining the beauty of this film throughout. For horror fans and gore hounds, it delivers some impactful kills on the way to the final scene, that will leave you both satisfied and uncomfortable. I cannot wait to see what Ti West and Mia Goth have in store for the future and hope more horror films live up to the standard they set.… Expand
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SasaToJan 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can i say whats not alreay told. Instant classic for sure. The way this movie was made, genius. The movie itself, horror art at its finest. Mia Goth is a BEAST in this movie. WOW. The atmosphere and picture is a step further than X. But this movie is so different. The setting, the characters and the plot itself is so unique, this is just incredible. Im so glad we still getting such OG horror movie but yet it is so fresh and new. And Maxxxine....well, im already a fan and i can not wait for whats coming. And i got to give it again to Mia Goth. This Lady put imo some of the best acting parts i ever saw. I can not believe how much passion and power this woman has and WOW, MY OH MY. She is soooo good. But the supporting characters did a fantastic job as well. The mom and her friend, very well.
This movie should not be underestimated. There is waay more behind this movie than the first eye sees. Thats fact. Ti West is a Machine.… Expand
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8
CarlElmoreNov 25, 2022
This was so much better than X in pretty much every aspect. The parody elements actually feel like they were utilized properly and Mia Goth was amazing.
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Duderino59Jan 9, 2023
Perfect for those who want to be a STAR!!!
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samcharlot123Feb 22, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good movie. Nothing special, but Mia Goth made this film great as she did with X.… Expand
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ulttravioletMay 11, 2023
Pearl showcases Ti West's storytelling prowess, weaving a deeply atmospheric and chilling narrative that grips viewers from beginning to end. Pearl exemplifies the power of psychological horror, offering a masterclass in suspense and terror.Pearl showcases Ti West's storytelling prowess, weaving a deeply atmospheric and chilling narrative that grips viewers from beginning to end. Pearl exemplifies the power of psychological horror, offering a masterclass in suspense and terror. The film's ability to create a pervasive sense of dread and anticipation is truly remarkable, with each spine-tingling moment leaving a lasting impact. The meticulously crafted sound design further enhances the horror elements, intensifying the film's unsettling atmosphere. Mia Goth's performance alone is perfection, her deliverance and pure aptitude to make us feel uneasy and understand her character's emotions is incredible.… Expand
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