“Is this what you think love is?” Anna Kendrick is requested in a brand new trailer for “Alice, Darling.” Mary Nighy’s function directorial debut tells the story of Alice (Kendrick), a girl trapped in an abusive relationship. Concerned about her welfare, Alice’s finest associates (Wunmi Mosaku and Kaniehtiio Horn) invite her on a week-long getaway at a cottage with plans to stage an intervention. Alice lies to her controlling and manipulative boyfriend (Charlie Carrick) about why she’s heading out of city, claiming that it’s a piece obligation. It’s clear that he’d have a serious drawback together with her leaving him alone for a few days if it wasn’t completely mandatory.
Alice’s associates can’t assist however discover she’s tense and preoccupied. She’s additionally pulling her hair out. When they categorical their unease about her relationship, a defensive Alice snaps, “I don’t know how any of this is your business. [He] loves me. I’m happy.” She couldn’t be any much less convincing.
The ladies journey takes an surprising flip when Alice’s boyfriend reveals up after studying her emails and discovering the place she really is. “I’m the only person who knows you,” he tells Alice. “Nobody loves you like I love you.”
Kendrick obtained an Oscar nomination for her supporting function in “Up in the Air.” The “Pitch Perfect” actress’ upcoming slate contains “The Dating Game,” which she’s starring in and directing. The pic is based mostly on the true story of a girl who went on a date with a serial killer after assembly him on a TV recreation present.
Written by Alanna Francis, “Alice, Darling” opens in LA December 30 and expands January 20.
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