Blink Twice

Zoë Kravitz is absolutely on fire! After proving she’s got the acting chops with her killer turn as Catwoman in “The Batman,” she’s now showing us she’s got serious skills behind the camera too. Honestly, I can’t even decide what’s more exciting—her acting or her directing.⠀
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This is how you make a debut, folks! Zoë has taken all her inspirations and blended them into a unique vision that’s entirely her own. There are plenty of nods to classics like “Get Out,” and honestly, if this movie had come out before “Get Out,” we’d be having some serious debates about who really owns this genre.⠀
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Directing your first movie is tough enough, but Zoë also wrote the script—talk about a double threat! The way she shot and edited this film elevates the story to a whole new level, and let’s not forget the stellar performances that bring it all together.⠀
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Channing Tatum gives one of his best performances in a long time—he’s charming but seriously creepy at the same time. But it’s Naomi Ackie who absolutely steals the show. Every scene she’s in, she brings something fresh to the table. She effortlessly swings from lost and broke to enraged and dominating, proving just how ridiculously talented she is. The whole cast is great, but the standout is definitely the girls—especially in that third act, which makes it clear this movie is all about them.⠀
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This film has so many layers, tackling themes of power, domination, and a culture where accountability is just a tool to get away with stuff without really trying. And who better to explore this than a woman who’s been surrounded by powerful people all her life, being the daughter of one of the most famous artists ever?⠀
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Zoë tackles these subjects head-on, and she does it without feeling preachy most of the time. This movie is about survivors and the lengths they’ll go to, and that ending? It’ll definitely make you think twice before messing with a woman.⠀
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So, who do you think had the best directorial debut?⠀