Another Simple Favor – Twisted Sister Drama Divides Viewers

Prime Video's newest Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick sequel has taken the streaming world by storm, landing the #1 spot on its first day despite polarizing audience reactions. While many viewers tuned in hoping for the same witty banter and stylish thrills of the original, Another Simple Favor delivers a significantly more outlandish plot that has left the community with strong opinions. From triplets to incest to murder in Capri, this film pushes boundaries in ways few expected.

The fashion continues to be a major highlight, with fans obsessing over Blake Lively's impeccable wardrobe choices. One viewer noted, "Blake Lively can wear a suit that's for sure!" while another called the costumes "to die for" – specifically mentioning "a shirt made of strings of pearls." Though some fashion critics humorously pointed out material choices: "My biggest gripe is the amount of polyester and pleather they had Blake Lively wearing in Capri...Not a linen to be seen."

The film's wild plot twists received dramatically mixed responses. As one viewer put it: "The crazy meter explodes with this one, with wild plot twists that bring the bizarre to a whole new level." Many found the first half promising before feeling the plot went off the rails in the second half. The triplet storyline particularly divided audiences—some found it refreshingly unpredictable while others called it "completely insanely trash." Plot holes also confused many viewers, with several asking variations of: "How did Charity kill Dante when she was with Aunt Linda and the rest of the party during the shooting?"

Blake Lively's performance as multiple characters became a focal point of debate. Critics felt her attempt to portray distinct personalities fell flat, with comments like "BL played Charity might be the worst acting I've ever seen. Ridiculously bad, like a school play level bad." Others appreciated her commitment, noting the distinctive mannerisms she gave each sister. The controversy surrounding Lively's off-screen drama with director Justin Baldoni also influenced some viewers' perspectives, with one commenter bluntly stating: "Justin Baldoni's lawyers are submitting this movie and the first A Simple Favor into evidence to prove that Blake Lively is a psychopath and a pathological liar."

Perhaps most divisive was the film's inclusion of an incestuous subplot, which many viewers found deeply uncomfortable and unnecessary. Comments like "I had to skip through a lot of scenes, it's unwatchable" and "the f***ing weirdly gross incest scene is wildly unnecessary" reflected widespread discomfort. This element alone seemed to push many viewers who otherwise enjoyed the movie's camp sensibilities into negative territory.

The overall sentiment around Another Simple Favor is decidedly mixed. While it achieved strong viewership numbers and has passionate defenders who appreciate its unhinged approach to dark comedy, many long-time fans of the original feel the sequel went too far into absurdity without the clever writing to back it up. As one commenter summarized: "I think I could have enjoyed the movie more if it weren't for the incestual sexual assault that gave me an unwavering ick. But hey, that's just me."

What Another Simple Favor does reveal is our ongoing fascination with stylish, female-led thrillers that don't play by traditional rules. Despite its flaws and controversial elements, the film has generated significant conversation about how far is too far when pushing boundaries in mainstream entertainment. Love it or hate it, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick have created a memorable addition to the thriller genre that refuses to be ignored—and with the film's ending seemingly setting up for a third installment, this won't be the last time we unpack a twisted Favor.