MaXXXine

 

       Written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West, this is the third film in his "X" trilogy with Mia Goth reprising her role as Maxxine Minx. If it was Mr. West's intention to make an homage to '80's Slasher B-movies, direct to VHS and found in the bottom shelf of a video store, he has succeeded beautifully. If not, then "MaXXXine" is quite possibly the worst movie of the year so far.

      Ms. Goth is Mr. West's muse, starring in at least three of his films. What he see in her is a mystery in itself. She is not a very good actress and this film does nothing to change my opinion. What I really find puzzling is why good actors including, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Giancarlo Esposito, Lily Collins and Kevin Bacon (ok, he'll take almost any part) would agree to participate in this film. I realize actors have to work but surely, there are better scripts out there for actors of this caliber.

      I'm not wasting any more words on this one. Just remember, I see these films so you don't have to.