New Life

"They don't waste a lot of time with information you don't need. They throw in the middle after things have already happened and use flash backs to get you up to speed. They do it in a way that is not jarring and doesn't slow down the story. They put you in a moral position where you root for a different solution other than the one that ultimate you know is required for the situation. They subvert expectations with what's going on. You kind of know but not the full scope of the situation. Even with the short run time we get some nice bits of character development, and we do get attached to the protagonist. The only real issue is I think this is marketed incorrectly. It's listed as a horror/thriller when it's more of a drama with only a couple scenes that have horror elements. It's really about her journey and the final resolution after the reveal. Very solid but understand it is a bit of a burn. Please check out my podcast Mostly Low Budget Movie Reviews with Clarence for a more detailed breakdown. On all streaming platforms including YouTube! Link is in the bio. Thank you! "

"It had potential but it could have been so much better. "

"At the beginning, the movie is intriguing, but as it develops, I felt it lacked depth and, above all, new elements; everything here seems a bit recycled from other movies of the same style. The performances are good, but nothing that stands out, there's a lack of character development. Most of the time the movie doesn't take many risks, it seems a bit uninspired."

"Well acted. A thriller with interesting leads. I wish they had given us more background on the virus and other plot elements. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars."