Another Simple Favor (2025)

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Genre: Dark Comedy / Mystery
Director: Paul Feig
Writers: Jessica Sharzer & Laeta Kalogridis (based on characters by Darcey Bell) (Wikipedia)
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Emily Nelson (Blake Lively), newly released from prison, invites her former frenemy Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) to be maid of honor at her opulent wedding in Capri, Italy. But beneath the sunlit villas and pastel gowns lies a twisting narrative filled with murder, mafia ties, fashion drama, and convoluted familial secrets—making this sequel more flamboyant but less tightly plotted than its predecessor. (The Movie Blog)


 Cast & Characters

Actor Character Description
Blake Lively Emily Nelson Scheming, stylish, and dangerous; her wedding invites chaos and complicates loyalties. (EW.com, The Playlist)
Anna Kendrick Stephanie Smothers Podcaster-turned-author drawn into Emily’s twisted world again with equal parts curiosity and terror. (EW.com, The Playlist)
Henry Golding Sean Emily’s ex-husband turned disillusioned drunk visiting the wedding under dubious motives. (EW.com, Screen Daily)
Andrew Rannells Darren Stephanie’s book-agent friend; reluctant voice of reason amid fashion chaos. (EW.com, IMDb)
Bashir Salahuddin Detective Summerville Analytical detective tied to the unfolding murders. (EW.com, IMDb)
Michele Morrone Dante Emily’s wealthy fiancé with mafia connections—a suave romantic turned ominous figure. (EW.com, Wikipedia)
Allison Janney Aunt Linda Emily’s sardonic aunt with secrets of her own—one of the few fresh highlights. (Screen Daily, Wikipedia)
Elizabeth Perkins Margaret Emily’s glamorous, unpredictable mother (replacing Jean Smart). (EW.com, Wikipedia)
Alex Newell, Elena Sofia Ricci Supporting roles Book agent Vicky, mob boss mother, and high-society party guests adding comic and dramatic layers. (EW.com, Screen Daily, Wikipedia)

 Full Analysis & Themes


  • Stylish Excess: Bold pastel sets, runway-ready gowns, soaring score, and vibrant Capri visuals. Costume design and cinematography remain outstanding. (IMDb)

  • Star Chemistry: Lively and Kendrick remain magnetic as frenemies—wrapping their rivalry in snark, glamour, and increasingly absurd emotional gambits. (Decider)


  • Overstuffed and Aimless Plot: As noted most forcefully by ScreenDaily and The Playlist, the twist count is high but the suspense is low—murder, mafia, fashion katamari, not stitched together sharply. (Screen Daily, The Tipsy Critic)

  • Mandatory Crazy Scene: One notorious sequence involving Emily’s twin/clone sister crosses lines of taste and overshadowed promotion. It’s been widely criticized by critics and audiences for being needlessly shocking. (The Tipsy Critic, IMDb)

  • Lack of Substance: Critics from The Washington Post and ScreenDaily argue the film fails to justify its story continuation—flashy, but forgettable. (The Washington Post)


Reviews Rating / Summary
Rotten Tomatoes 59% critics score • 36% audience score (rottentomatoes.com)
The Guardian / The Playlist Entertaining but diluted; fun clothes, dull twists. (The Guardian, The Playlist)
RogerEbert.com Strong cast chemistry; story attempts in vain to escalate from the original. (rogerebert.com)
The Washington Post Stars and setting can’t save a sequel that didn’t need to happen. (The Washington Post)