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It looks like Halle Berry, an accomplished actress known for a wide variety of roles in many genres has gone in a new direction, taking on the world of horror again with "Never Let Go."
You know, this movie, a thriller, was definitely an eye-catcher for fans of "Halle Berry" and those who are eager to get their share of horror! She might not have just shattered expectations, but has managed to have one big accomplishment, earning Halle Berry, her biggest Horror Movie win to date when it came to its scores! It’s even considered the "biggest" even though this movie hasn't hit the highest levels of positive feedback!
There is no doubt, it is the best movie in her history when it comes to the genre. It sits at 57%. Although this doesn't make it "fresh" according to Rotten Tomatoes scores, it did still hit a few milestones!
If we talk about "rotten," a word that audiences may not adore, this means there were plenty of criticisms to give a negative take to this thriller, However, there is a great aspect, even though it looks bad, this actually shows a big accomplishment, even though it isn't that huge!
A bit more of a recap, this movie from 2023 brought Halle Berry to take on the role of "Momma!"
In the aftermath, a family that seems to have come out of it. She protects her sons in a mysterious and chilling way, that might cause a few nightmares! It has brought up plenty of criticism from those who really look at the movie in great detail and those who might not really be as invested. But in a few cases, it has made a good impression, specifically how intense, nerve-wracking and suspenseful it was!
Here comes a bit more about how this horror movie ranked among critics! A bit of background! "Never Let Go" is a mix of action and drama! The best part for many critics was Halle Berry's performance and a number of critics even shared their respect and said this is some of the most interesting work she's ever had! It still got a bit of pushback from critics. Some viewers think "Never Let Go" is too predictable, in fact, the "twist" that it takes audiences on felt more similar to a film that also had mixed feedback and some truly memorable twists (M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village". There are also a few, confusing bits to this movie that has kept some fans feeling that this horror film was really weak, leaving fans with some major questions about its twists.
Fans may find the film more engaging! There was so much intrigue, it really was something to dive into while the story is unique! It looks like the big, unexpected ending brings up a whole set of topics that people want to talk about!
If you don't know how "Halle Berry" made an appearance in this genre, this is something that fans who haven't seen her previous Movies are going to be shocked to see!
You might think of "Halle Berry", a name that makes those movie buffs instantly excited. She appeared in her first horror film way back in 2003, in "Gothika". It’s hard to imagine that the film, although known for having a strong set of actors, did so poorly when it came to box office! This is especially apparent with its scores! With "Rotten Tomatoes" giving the movie only 15%, it was a major let down from the box office point of view.
Fans are really giving "Halle Berry" her rightful place. She will always be known for giving some incredibly powerful moments!
But those are past accomplishments, so what about "Never Let Go." It might have made some ripples but not necessarily a full wave for her acting career! "Never Let Go", even with low scores has given this talented actress a new perspective for those who might have missed these titles in the world of horror!
With her talent, you might just see a return! Even more so when we are looking at how Halle Berry is not appearing in any action roles anymore!
Fans have enjoyed her in series like "John Wick," and "Kingsman," so "Halle Berry" has definitely given those a glimpse of her talent but with so many changes that occur, and with "Never Let Go," you see that horror is another option.
For any fans who may not have seen "Never Let Go," yet, the movie might have some shocking parts to its narrative that may just have you asking for more! This is an exciting movie for audiences!