Another Simple Favor – Spoiler-Free Instant Take

Will Ashton returns with a solo Instant Take on Another Simple Favor , the Amazon Prime sequel to Paul Feig's 2018 suburban noir comedy-thriller A Simple Favor . With Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprising their roles, this follow-up heads to Italy for a destination wedding filled with secrets, frenemy tension, and stylish intrigue. Will breaks down what works—and what fizzles—in this second helping. Despite a few fun twists and an appealing setting in Capri, the film struggles to recapture the charm of the original. Kendrick's character lacks clear evolution, while Lively's return, though enjoyable, can't quite carry the film through its sillier and more uneven second half. With vibes that feel more White Lotus than Gone Girl , Another Simple Favor tries to balance camp, crime, and couture. Will questions whether this sequel really needed to exist at all, comparing it to other lackluster follow-ups ( The Whole Ten Yards , anyone?) that get the gang back together but forget the plot. If you were a fan of the first film, there are still some moments of cheeky fun—like a memorable truth serum scene—but overall, this one might leave you regretting asking for more. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here . Check out our Cinemaholics Merch ! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram .

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Another Simple Favor – Spoiler-Free Instant Take is an episode from Cinemaholics by Jon.

This episode is 10:17 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2025.

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