Is Girl's Play Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2018)

📖 The Core Premise

Girl's Play stands as a 2018 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Comedy landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Three days before a cultural festival, reliable heroine Hikari Sasaki suddenly quits the club. Left behind in the theater club are four sensitive girls, Saya Honjo, Aoi Fujisaki, Kurumi Nakahara and Mika Shinoda. The girls have relied on Hikari for such a long time, and are at a loss, with none of them interested in being the next heroine. Nobody has any desire to be a candidate, but without a leader for the theater club the manager Saya has the idea of having a secret ballot. But the result of the vote produces a shocking development."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Girl's Play, even the presence of Haruka Fukuhara struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Girl's Play worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Girl's Play misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 76 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.