An “enthralling” and “twist-filled” psychological drama has just landed on Prime Video

The intriguing and twisty psychological drama titled “Black Bear“, featuring Aubrey Plaza, is now available on Prime Video.

2020’s movie features Plaza as Allison, a filmmaker, seeking artistic motivation at a secluded mountain lodge owned by a duo – Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon – situated near a serene alpine lake.

Or, more casually:
The 2020 flick has Plaza playing Allison, a movie-making gal who’s staying with a twosome (Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon) at their cozy mountain lodge by the lake, looking for creative ideas.

Overcoming writer’s block, Allison ignites an intentional tale filled with longing and envy as she chases a fresh creation that merges truth and fiction in unusual ways, according to the formal summary.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to hop on board with the trio that just joined our team! They are none other than Paola Lázaro from The Walking Dead, Grantham Coleman from Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and the talented Lindsay Burdge from The Invitation. Can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together!

If you missed it earlier, here’s a reminder that the highly praised movie, penned and helmed by Lawrence Michael Levine, can now be streamed in the United Kingdom on Amazon Prime Video.

The film titled “Black Bear” received high praise from critics and boasts an impressive 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 161 reviews. Critics have commended both the acting talent displayed by the cast and Levine’s skillful direction behind the scenes.

The Associated Press stated that it is both uncomfortable and captivating as the trio find themselves in increasingly deep predicaments, making one yearn for some form of relief.

As a gamer, I can’t help but agree with the Chicago Sun-Times. Levine has certainly crafted an engaging masterpiece filled with unexpected turns. It left me feeling a tad exhausted yet invigorated by its highs and lows, not to mention the thrilling twists and turns it took along the way.

As a fervent admirer, I’d express it like this: “I found Levine’s work to be a clever dismantling of the tormented genius trope. It’s a sharp, humorous critique that exposes tyrannical directors, self-centered actors, and overzealous spectators, all in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

In simpler terms, “The Times” expressed that it may seem complicated at first but is actually enjoyable, while “The Independent” stated that the movie starts with a bang or has an energetic beginning.

Empire Magazine described Levine’s work as transforming raw, often intense, personal experiences into a compellingly truthful psychological drama, with Aubrey Plaza serving as its captivating anchor.

Black Bear is streaming now on Prime Video.

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2025-07-19 02:49