When you see Halle Berry, she's usually bringing the big action moves on screen, with hits like "The Call." and "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", but most recently, she was back to a more eerie genre! She took the stage, again, for a big horror film that might make fans nervous. It's not just because she was starring, it turned out that Berry might be in a unique position with this movie!
A Big Return For Halle Berry
For anyone who hasn't seen "Never Let Go". Well, this Psychological Thriller, was one that surprised fans. With the release of the film, you've got Berry playing "Momma". An interesting twist for her as the main character that gave her a special distinction. Not only was she starring in the film but the way this movie turned out, left everyone wanting more!
"Never Let Go," was produced by Alexandre Aja who is known for having many horror hits that make it no surprise this story will be able to send chills down a lot of spines! He even brought Halle Berry in the role, playing a mother with two sons. The trio were caught up in something eerie, it felt like some evil force came between them and the world they once knew was gone, and they were trying to make sense of what was happening around them.
A Big Achievement In Horror Movies
We all want to see our favorite stars and Berry has a lot of talents, and that is evident when she dives into roles that are a bit more sinister and psychological thriller films! And this is how this film had a powerful impact and a unique place! With a rating of 57% for critics and 53% for those who saw the film at the theaters! These numbers would be lower for any average film! But what makes it a truly special story! The film gave Halle Berry the best rating yet! If you look back at some of her other horror titles! The biggest one before was "Gothika" in 2003 which only had a 15% from those reviewing the show!
It doesn't stop there as she continued to make more appearances in the genre, giving a strong display of range. Some were "Perfect Stranger," which also flopped at the box office with a low 10% rating, while "Dark Tide", received an even lower 0%. In her later Horror Movies, "The Call," with a 44% score was just a tiny bit more promising! It's safe to say this recent film is certainly making a bigger splash.
You can see the power of a true performer and she might just be stepping into a place where these horror films bring a great new set of fans her way. She is currently not starring in many action films after her big role in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum." And now we are about to see her new, remarkable direction.
What Made Never Let Go A Major Success
While the ratings may be a little lower, some were impressed. This is a movie that was going to be a horror film and then seemingly became a movie with psychological thrills. What's most important is how Berry is able to convey her acting range, and audiences loved how Berry took to her character's dramatic moments. The only challenge for "Never Let Go" was how predictable the story turned out to be, but the director still found an effective, powerful method that made the tension grow!
This, for anyone who is a true film critic is going to make them talk about this and it also might be why the film is a lot better, since it also had this very special theme that touched those that struggle with mental health.
Fans of the movie, were really left to ponder if they would continue to support her in horror and that has an answer! Fans, should look forward to her acting abilities as a whole and be aware that horror might be a key part of her future!
This may also bring her to bigger heights, making her the star to look out for.
What's Coming Next?
For those that were a little skeptical. It doesn't mean they can ignore what made this movie interesting and there's a reason why everyone has a conversation about the newest films! There's an impact these films have and with that, some fans are going to want more from "Never Let Go" and what its release may mean! And, if that happens, there might be more great projects coming down the pike.
As audiences wait to see more movies and the next step in "Never Let Go" fans will always look to her as a force on-screen.
For fans, keep in mind, that there are no boundaries! There might be more chances to catch her in new and exciting roles that give us more dramatic, and mind-boggling films and shows for all movie and TV lovers!
