A big part of Strange Darling’s charm is its ability to surprise you with one twist after another, so it’s best not to get into too many details here. What we will say is that director J.T. Mollner and his cast execute those twists with great finesse, making sure not to waste even a second of your time. The non-linear approach might seem gimmicky at first, but once Mollner presents all the pieces of the puzzle, it ends up feeling like a satisfying payoff. Even if you manage to guess where the film is headed, it still makes for an entertaining watch. Willa Fitzgerald is especially captivating.
"Between its energetic low-budget engineering and superbly modulated lead performances, there’s no denying that Strange Darling is an accomplished piece of work; the question of what it actually accomplishes, meanwhile, remains open."
— Adam Nayman
"Electric and unforgettable, Strange Darling lives up to its maddening moniker. In a summer movie season that’s been middling at best, this is a must-see -- a feat of filmmaking so extraordinary you’ll wonder if it could ever truly be spoiled."
— Alison Foreman
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