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Ayo Edebiri’s “confused” horror movie Opus gets disappointing Rotten Tomatoes rating

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The recently released horror-thriller film titled Opus, featuring actors Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich, has been met with underwhelming reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

In this movie, Edebiri takes on the role of Ariel Ecton, a budding author, who receives an invitation to visit the estate of Alfred Moretti, a mysterious musician believed to have vanished for quite some time. It appears that Moretti (played by Malkovich) is concealing something within his secluded compound.

Under the guidance of director Mark Anthony Green, the ensemble cast featuring Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, and Amber Midthunder is preparing for the upcoming premiere of the film Opus. However, as we approach its theatrical release, it appears that critics are not particularly impressed with the movie at this time.

Following 64 critiques on Rotten Tomatoes, Opus currently boasts a disheartening approval rating of 39%, as penned at this moment. The general agreement among critics is that the movie is “muddled in concept” despite Malkovich’s dynamic portrayal.

You can read a selection of reviews below:

AV Club

If Opus offers insights on celebrities, fandom, and art critique, its contributions are rather limited and familiar, making them ambiguous and underdeveloped to the point where it’s challenging to pinpoint its precise meaning.

Austin Chronicle

Opus critiques media outlets and blind followers, but its criticisms merely graze the surface before chaos ensues naturally.

The Guardian

It’s disappointing to witness another new director taking on too many tasks, making it seem more like boastful showmanship instead of the result of genuine cinematic vision.

The Hollywood Reporter

Although both Edebiri and Malkovich deliver strong performances, the movie Opus fails to gain momentum. Instead, it wanders aimlessly, often resorting to heavy expository speeches to advance the story, and seldom lives up to the horror hinted at in its setting.

Screen International

Though the combination of Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich, with her as the author and him as her messianic character, might seem intriguing, the movie’s exploration of fame and its rising death toll doesn’t carry a strong impact.

Newsweek

This film has many strong points, combining aesthetics and depth, offering an impressive 103 minutes of boundary-pushing excitement that resists being categorized. Its uniqueness, demonstrated in both its presentation and subject matter, makes it worth noting, even for a debut feature.

Opus is in cinemas on March 14.

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2025-03-14 03:49

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