Yeah it was okay, but for me just okay. There was nothing new here, just retreaded concepts framed within a more gen-Z context.
I guessed the ending quite early on, i.e. that the entire scenario was unfolding as a byproduct of a self-inflicted mishap, although I did maintain a sliver of thought for a little while that some outside person we hadn't seen yet was doing the killing, but by the midway point I'd abandoned that possibility entirely. Despite being confident through most of the film about what was going to happen at the end, I still enjoyed seeing it once it got to the payoff, and would agree that bit helps make it worth the journey (even if just barely).
Also, having high-caliber actor Lee Pace in a small role, along with Pete Davidson, elevated it a bit. Ultimately, though, for me this one is quite forgettable and will be in my rearview in a few minu.... wait, what was I just talking about again?
There is some subtle, darkly comedic commentary underpinning the script, but if there'd been more outright comedy I think I would have found this more enjoyable, and more memorable. I think Pete Davidson was very underutilized in this regard, and some of the outtakes during the end credits suggest there was more footage they could have used for that purpose.
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