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Leigh Janiak ’s SXSW Film Festival horror hit “Honeymoon” belongs to a long line of films about people who may not know enough about the recent object of their admiration. Great horror movies have been built around the concept of protector as betrayer as people like Rosemary’s husband worked with the devil to destroy her baby. You may have married the perfect guy but did you really know him? It’s a relatable core concept for genre filmmaking—the fear that arises from the suggestion that the person sleeping next to you is not what he or she purports to be. For the most part, these thrillers and horror films are built around the male aggressor: a husband or boyfriend with a lethal secret. Janiak’s “Honeymoon” cleverly turns the gender table, making the lovely bride the one with something to hide. I wish the film withheld more information from its audience to raise the overall tension but it’s a solid genre pic, made so primarily by two entirely committed performances from its talented leads.

Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway play Bea and Paul, respectively. They’re beautiful, have great chemistry, and seem destined to have a lovely honeymoon in a remote cabin home. They can hike the woods, say hi to the locals and get the privacy newlyweds need to start their life together. Paul is kind, Bea is joyful—they’re bound to find happiness, right? It’s a movie called “Honeymoon,” what could go wrong?

The first sign of bad things to come pops up with eerie lights in the middle of the night. Then, our lovely couple has a “Body Snatchers”-esque encounter with a couple in town. Something doesn’t seem right in these eerie woods. Before you know it, Bea has gone sleepwalking, and come back a little, well, different. There are marks on her body that can’t be explained, and, most effectively of all, she doesn’t seem to be completely cognizant of Bea’s identity, or even normal human behavior. She doesn’t know how to make French toast. She can’t make coffee. Phrases are off and details of their history together seem fuzzy. And the lustful woman who came to the cabin has been replaced by someone who denies sex regularly. What the Hell is going on?

The film’s biggest flaw is that we know exactly what’s going on. The lights in the woods, the inconsistencies in human behavior—film history has taught us that Bea is not exactly who she used to be. I wish Janiak had let the relationship drama play out a bit longer. If “Honeymoon” had been a film in which we question Paul’s sanity as much as Bea’s personality change, it would have been even stronger. What if Bea wasn’t actually “different” but just a moody, inconsistent new bride? What if “Honeymoon” had kept more of its secrets until the final act?

Because Janiak didn’t make that decision, there are plot elements of “Honeymoon” that play out rather predictably. Having said that, it’s an enjoyable, well-made predictability. Janiak knows how to deal with the tonal shifts of the production and Leslie and Treadaway are both quite good here, appearing in basically every scene of a two-character, one-setting piece. In particular, Leslie has to go deliver on a lot of physically challenging moments and she’s excellent at conveying the reality of a terrifying situation. You can see the old Bea in the new Bea, which is the most terrifying aspect of “Honeymoon” overall. It’s not the massive changes that happen to our loved ones that scare us, but the slow realization that something’s just not quite right. At its best, “Honeymoon” transcends genre filmmaking to capture something to which we can all relate: that moment when you know something’s wrong in your relationship.

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Honeymoon (2014)

Rated R for disturbing bloody images, sexual content and language

Rose Leslie as Bea

Harry Treadaway as Paul

Ben Huber as Will

Hanna Brown as Annie

• Leigh Janiak
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Honeymoon Movie Twist Ending Explained

Honeymoon 's crazy ending has a strong message for married couples. 

Directed by Leigh Janiak, Honeymoon explores the story of a newly married couple who thinks that they are on their dream vacation, but ends up on a nightmare-infused experience instead. 

The film premiered in theaters on September 12, 2014. It was added to Hulu on December 31. 

What Happened to Paul & Bea in Honeymoon's Ending?

In Honeymoon , Paul (Harry Treadaway) and Bea (Rose Leslie) are a typical couple who are having a good time after just getting married. 

After they decide to spend their honeymoon in a cabin owned by Bea's family, things go from cheesy and romantic to strange and terrifying. 

During the night after they meet up with Will (Paul's childhood friend played by Ben Huber) and Annie (Hanna Brown), Paul sees his wife, Bea, naked in the nearby lake after sleepwalking. 

The next day, Paul grows suspicious of Bea because his wife is not aware of her daily routine and exhibits weird behavior. 

After a series of terrifying events happen that includes Paul framing Will and locking up Bea, the seemingly possessed Bea confesses to Paul that she saw a mysterious light that hypnotized her and a creature that impregnated her during the night when he found her naked near the cabin. 

Upon discovering what happened, Paul tries to flee from the cabin, but Bea stops him and knocks him out. 

Paul wakes up in a boat in the middle of the lake, with Bea telling him that she is only doing this to protect him from the mysterious creatures. 

Paul then attempts to escape while begging for his wife to let him go, but Bea viciously throws him into the lake, essentially killing him. 

At the end of Honeymoon , Bea is watching her wedding video and appears to be slowly transforming into an alien. 

Annie, who is also taken over by aliens, shows up she and Bea go into the forest to join the mysterious creatures. 

What Is the True Meaning of Honeymoon’s Ending?

Honeymoon 's ending leaves many unanswered questions, such as the identity of the aliens who took over Annie and Bea and the real reason why they were there in the first place. 

Still, there is a deeper meaning behind the horror movie's twisted ending, specifically for married couples. 

Honeymoon shows that the only thing that is constant for married couples is change, and both of them will discover something new about their partners at any given moment. 

While Paul and Bea were a happy couple at first (complete with a cheesy public display of affection), the movie cements the idea that not all the time is a happy ending, especially after the challenges and outside pressure kick in. 

At one point in the movie, a mysterious worm-like creature comes out of Bea, before ultimately dying. Some have theorized that this is the movie's way of showing aspects like pregnancy and abortion alongside the responsibilities that come along with it (that Bea doesn't want to have).

Given that Bea is the movie's central focus, it unveils the fact that she is truly not ready to start a married life with Paul. The light represents her escape or path to freedom, and the fact that she willingly follows it suggests that she has already embraced the idea of letting go. 

Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of her husband Paul's life. 

Honeymoon is now streaming on Hulu.

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What's the Story?

Bea (Rose Leslie) and Paul ( Harry Treadaway ) are newlyweds, fresh from a wedding that mirrors their courtship. As they start their lives together, they embark on a honeymoon to Bea's family cabin in the woods. At first things are blissful. Then one evening they head to a local restaurant, where two of the locals are acting strangely. Later, Paul finds Bea standing in the middle of the woods at night, apparently having sleepwalked. After that, she starts acting strangely, forgetting things, and generally not seeming like herself. Paul grows more and more alarmed and eventually decides to leave. But it may be too late.

Is It Any Good?

HONEYMOON opens with some wedding video testimonials, and it looks like it's going to be yet another in the now oh-so-tired "found footage" subgenre, but thankfully Janiak has more in mind. Bea and Paul are annoyingly perky and cluelessly hopeful as the movie starts ... and also, it turns out, woefully unprepared to deal with anything resembling a real problem. (A discussion about the use of the word "womb" is the first sticking point.)

The characters can be annoying, but it appears that they might have been designed that way on purpose, as a way of illustrating the primal nature of male-female relationships. (What's missing in today's cute couple culture?) Janiak keeps switching things up, and nothing leads quite where you think it will. Moreover, her low-budget setting generates scares out of simple ideas. Who knew that burnt toast could send a chill up the spine?

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Movie Details

• In theaters : September 12, 2014
• On DVD or streaming : January 13, 2015
• Cast : Harry Treadaway , Rose Leslie , Ben Huber
• Director : Leigh Janiak
• Inclusion Information : Female directors, Female actors
• Studio : Magnet Releasing
• Genre : Horror
• Run time : 87 minutes
• MPAA rating : R
• MPAA explanation : disturbing bloody images, sexual content and language
• Last updated : September 27, 2023

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Honeymoon is the Sci-Fi Horror Movie You Need to Watch Before It Leaves Netflix

Another month, another cruel casualty in the Netflix licensing cycle. Honeymoon is next on the chopping block and, while it will be available for rental and purchase on a half-dozen sites you probably use daily, you know as well as I do you're... not gonna do that.

Honeymoon is about...huh, what is it about? Is it an unbearably tense, atmospheric creature-in-the-woods chiller? Is it about aliens? Is it a movie that explores the helpless terror of learning you don't know everything about someone you love? I guess you decide for yourself.

The salient details are these: Paul (Harry Treadaway, Penny Dreadful ) and Bea (Rose Leslie, of "you know nothin', Jon Snoh" fame) are newlyweds who retreat to a secluded cabin in the middle of nowhere for their honeymoon. They're happy; they joke around; they kiss in a rowboat; they fuck in the shower. You get it—these kids are in love . One day, exploring the nearby amenities, an old friend of Bea's warns them away from this place. That night, a bright light shines through the cabin windows onto the sleeping couple. Then things get weird.

After its thoughtful character work and expertly built unease, the shit-hitting-the-fan portion of Honeymoon is something to behold. First-time director Leigh Janiak doesn't hold back on the scares and the body horror, but also manages to turn the bickering of a new couple (with the help of some subtext) into some impressive, pure-horror set pieces.

In the end, this might be a film about loneliness—about the failed, unrealistic guarantees of marriage. Course, it's also about monsters. When the fucked-up finale arrives it's reassuringly scary and climactic, yes, but it also breaks your heart, thanks in no small part to the chemistry between Treadaway and Leslie, and the helpless despair of them both as their love and trust erode before their eyes.

A good horror movie is about something, but it's also gotta be fun and scary as hell. Honeymoon delivers.

Honeymoon leaves Netflix on Valentine's Day. Good joke, Netflix.

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Each year in the U.S., around 12 billion dollars are spent on 1.4 million honeymoons to destinations around the world. Honeymoons are big business and have naturally fallen under the radar of filmmakers as a commercially viable theme, but it's not all moonlight and roses. As in life, some movie relationships are toxic and dysfunctional , and likewise, honeymoons can be full of passion, like in Shrek 2 , or disaster, like in The Heartbreak Kid .

Whether the result of this supposedly romantic getaway is hilarious or horrifying, audiences are happy to sit back and watch it all unfold. These are the best honeymoon-themed movies that are worth a visit; sometimes, they're idyllic and comedic, while other times, they're horrifying and eerie. However, they might make some lovebirds reconsider how and where to spend their first vacation as a married couple.

10 'Honeymoon' (2014)

Directed by leigh janiak.

Young newlyweds Paul ( Harry Treadaway ) and Bea ( Rose Leslie ) set out to spend their honeymoon in an idyllic secluded cabin. Everything seems perfect until one night, Bea goes missing, and Paul finds her wandering through the woods, naked and disoriented. Bea claims she was just sleepwalking, but her behavior gradually becomes more distant and strange, making Paul suspect something far more sinister is going on.

Honeymoon is an eerie horror story with touching and relatable performances by Treadaway and Leslie. Borrowing from other micro-budget horror movies like Monsters , it offers a harrowing portrayal of a man watching the love of his life slowly morph into some unrecognizable entity. For those considering a romantic getaway in the woods, it might make them think twice about locking the door at night.

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9 'The Honeymoon' (2022)

Directed by dean craig.

Adam ( Pico Alexander ) and his bride, Sarah ( Maria Bakalova ), are all ready for the honeymoon of a lifetime in Venice, Italy. However, their romantic getaway is gatecrashed by an annoying third wheel, Adam's clingy best friend, Bav ( Asim Chaudry ). Bav's unwelcome presence leads the couple from one disaster to another, including a run-in with local gangster Georgio ( Lucas Bravo ), who has eyes for Sarah. To pay off a debt caused by Bav's complete clumsiness, the guys are forced into a drug smuggling operation while Georgio gets cozy with Sarah.

For those seeking a bit of light-hearted fun with some gorgeous scenery, The Honeymoon is just the ticket.

The Honeymoon is a silly comedy of errors , which may feel a bit too infantile for some viewers, but for those seeking a bit of light-hearted fun with some gorgeous scenery, it's just the ticket. British comedian Chaudry steals the spotlight as the bungling bestie who can't seem to do anything right and proves that stand-up comedians can make great actors . The Oscar-nominated Bakalova is also a high point of this picture, granting it considerable dignity even at its silliest.

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8 'Honeymoon in Vegas' (1992)

Directed by andrew bergman.

Commitment-phobic Jack ( Nicolas Cage ) receives an ultimatum from his girlfriend Betsy ( Sarah Jessica Parker ) and agrees to tie the knot in Vegas. While in Sin City, a wealthy mobster-type guy named Tommy ( James Caan ) takes a liking to Betsy and lures Jack into a high-stakes poker game. The game is fixed, and Jack loses $65,000 to Tommy, who conveniently offers to clear the debt in exchange for a weekend with his fiancée. As soon as he's alone with Betsy, Tommy does everything he can to turn her against Jack and keep him out of the picture, but Jack is prepared to go to any lengths, including leaping out of a plane to get his girl back.

While it may not be one of Nicolas Cage's most memorable movies , Honeymoon in Vegas has all the over-the-top antics the entertainment capital of the world has become synonymous with. It's a funny, romantic story that will have some viewers considering an Elvis-themed wedding a viable option. Elvis fans should also keep their eyes peeled for a very young Bruno Mars paying tribute to The King during the movie.

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7 'A Perfect Getaway' (2009)

Directed by david twohy.

Newlyweds Cliff ( Steve Zahn ) and Cydney ( Milla Jovovich ) are spending their honeymoon touring the tropical islands of Hawaii. While hiking through a lush paradise, they meet Kale ( Chris Hemsworth ) and Cleo ( Marley Shelton ), and later, Nick ( Timothy Olyphant ) and Gina ( Kiele Sanchez ). Things start to go wrong when news of a double homicide reaches the tourists, along with word that police are on the hunt for a male and female suspect. What starts as chance acquaintances quickly turns into a game of suspicion and deception, with everyone trying to figure out if one of the couples might be the killer.

While the breathtaking scenery in A Perfect Getaway paints the Hawaiian islands as an ideal honeymoon destination, the shocking storyline might put a bit of a damper on the idea. Those who like a movie with a surprising plot twist will really enjoy what this movie has to offer . The talented ensemble cast does a great job of attracting and casting off suspicion until the truth about the real killers comes to light.

A Perfect Getaway

6 'on chesil beach' (2017), directed by dominic cooke.

Set in England in 1962, On Chesil Beach follows two very different people as they fall desperately in love, then fall disastrously apart. Florence ( Saoirse Ronan ) is a demure violinist from a well-to-do family, while Edward ( Billy Howle ) is a brash, working-class rock-and-roll fan. Despite their opposing backgrounds, they fall in love and get married, but things start to fall apart on their honeymoon due to incompatible attitudes about sex. Florence is stifled by the social protocols of a bygone era and terrified of sexual intimacy, heightened by the implied abuse she endured from her father, and Edward struggles to handle the situation.

On Chesil Beach is the perfect honeymoon drama for those looking for a good cry.

Adapted from Ian McEwan's bestselling novel, On Chesil Beach is a beautifully told tale of young angst in a society on the brink of a sexual revolution . It is yet another captivating movie starring Saoirse Ronan , which offers a fascinating insight into the impact upbringing and class had on the male and female psyche at that time. With a particularly heartbreaking ending and yet another accomplished performance from the ever-reliable, four-time Oscar-nominated Ronan, On Chesil Beach is the perfect honeymoon drama for those looking for a good cry.

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5 'Niagara' (1953)

Directed by henry hathaway.

While honeymooning at a holiday resort overlooking Niagara Falls, Polly and Ray Cutler ( Jean Peters and Max Showalter ) become acquainted with George and Rose Loomis ( Joseph Cotten and Marilyn Monroe ). George and Rose have a turbulent relationship, exacerbated by her stunning beauty and his overbearing jealousy. As the story unfolds, the Cutlers become unwitting witnesses to Rose's illicit affair, but things get more complicated when George is seemingly murdered.

Niagara is not only a great movie; it's a fantastic location for a thrilling honeymoon murder mystery . The imposing backdrop of the world-famous falls combined with one of the most iconic movie stars of the '50s makes for a very entertaining watch. The film provided Monroe with her breakthrough role, and she makes the most out of every minute on-screen.

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4 'The Heartbreak Kid' (1972)

Directed by elaine may.

Lenny and Lila Cantrow ( Charles Grodin and Jeannie Berlin ) have just gotten married and are driving from New York to Miami Beach, where they plan to spend their honeymoon. It's not long before Lenny starts having second thoughts, which intensify when he meets beautiful university student Kelly ( Cybil Shepherd ) on vacation with her wealthy parents. Lenny ditches Lila at every opportunity to spend time with Kelly, believing she's the one he's really meant to be with. But that doesn't negate the fact that he is married, which doesn't sit well at all with Kelly's father.

An updated version of The Heartbreak Kid was released in 2007 with Ben Stiller as the hapless lead, and while it's not the worst movie remake , the original just feels way more authentic. Grodin has a knack for eliciting sympathy from the audience, even though his character is a bit of a self-centered jerk who married a woman because he thought it was the right thing to do, only to drop her like a hot potato the moment a better option crosses his path. Hilarious and endlessly rewatchable, The Heartbreak Kid is a comedy about everything that could possibly go wrong during a honeymoon .

The Heartbreak Kid

3 'shrek 2' (2004), directed by andrew adamson, conrad vernon and kelly asbury.

Shrek 2 starts with Prince Charming ( Rupert Everett ) arriving to claim Princess Fiona's ( Cameron Diaz ) hand, only to find out she's on her honeymoon with her new hubby, the ogre Shrek ( Mike Myers ). After a romantic vacation, the newlyweds head to the kingdom of Far Far Away to meet Fiona's parents, but tensions arise almost immediately. The Fairy Godmother ( Jennifer Saunders ) takes advantage of the situation to put a wedge between Shrek and Fiona and push her son Charming back into his rightful place as heir to the throne.

Shrek 2 is the second entry in the series and one of the most fun films about the trials and tribulations of a new marriage . It deals with the so-called "honeymoon phase" refreshingly, avoiding tropes and opting to tread a unique road. There's a lot more adult-oriented humor to compliment the sillier kids' stuff, making this a fun watch for families and couples alike. And The Fairy Godmother's version of "I Need a Hero# gives Bonnie Tyler a run for her money.

2 'The Honeymoon Killers' (1970)

Directed by leonard castle.

Martha Beck ( Shirley Stoler ) meets Ray Fernandez ( Tony Lo Bianco ) through a Lonely Hearts Club, and they fall in love. Eventually, Ray comes clean and confesses that he's really a con man who seduces women to steal their money, but surprisingly, it does nothing to deter Martha; instead, she pretends to be Ray's sister and helps him find prospective targets. Things take a darker turn when Martha's overwhelming jealousy, even feigning sexual attraction to another woman, leads her to suggest murder as an easier way to get what they want.

The Honeymoon Killers is an eye-opening and authentic look at crime and violence that feels eerie, strangely alluring, and quite often repellant.

​​​​​​ The Honeymoon Killers stands out from the crowd because it's a movie based on real-life serial killers . This jarring yet oddly compelling film is a disturbing insight into how even the most toxic of relationships manage to function . Stoler is particularly brilliant in her portrayal of an embittered and desperate woman who will do anything to win her lover's affection. Daring and marching to the beat of a distinctive drum, The Honeymoon Killers is an eye-opening and authentic look at crime and violence that feels eerie, strangely alluring, and quite often repellant.

1 'Touch of Evil' (1958)

Directed by orson welles.

Mexican narcotics officer Mike Vargas ( Charlton Heston ) is honeymooning in a US border town when an American building contractor is killed by a car bomb. Suspecting it to be the work of the Grandi crime syndicate he's been investigating, Vargas offers his assistance to local officials led by Captain Hank Quinlan ( Orson Welles ). After Vargas catches Quinlan and his men planting evidence, he uncovers a spate of corruption, but his distraction provides an opportunity for the Grandis to put the squeeze on him by taking his new bride captive.

Touch of Evil is a compelling tale of crime, corruption and kidnapping . Regarded as one of Charlton Heston's best movies , it is also a testament to the directing skills of the great Orson Welles, who had an extraordinary talent for capturing the most suspenseful and emotion-filled cinematic moments. Now considered a classic of noir cinema, Touch of Evil is the perfect combination of mystery, thrills, and drama, resulting in a pretty perfect picture.

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A horror film about a honeymoon from hell has captivated audiences on the festival circuit.

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A hit at SXSW and Tribeca, Honeymoon is a microbudgeted horror movie that achieves some genuinely shivery moments. More creepy than truly suspenseful, the story of a honeymoon from hell won’t set the box office aflame, but it will win the affection of genre fans.

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The Bottom Line A woman morphs into an alien creature in this modest but creepy horror flick.

The picture begins with newlyweds Paul ( Harry Treadaway ) and Bea ( Rose Leslie ) driving from their wedding to a remote cabin in the woods that belongs to Bea’s family. The early scenes meant to convey the couple’s wedded bliss aren’t very compelling. While they declare their love and engage in lusty sexual high jinks, we learn nothing interesting about either character. But when a shaft of light zeroes in on Bea while she sleeps, we can tell that something eerie has changed in their idyllic relationship. Before long, things start to deteriorate between the newlyweds. 

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When they drive to a local restaurant and meet an old friend of Bea’s, Paul feels pangs of jealousy. But that is just the first in a series of strange events. Bea wanders out naked in the middle of the night, and while she claims she was sleepwalking, Paul suspects a sexual tryst. Even more disconcerting: Bea seems to remember less and less of their personal history, almost as if she has become a different person in the same body.

Film buffs will recognize a storyline that goes back at least to Invasion of the Body Snatchers , with alien creatures taking on the physical form of the humans they replace. It never becomes exactly clear why Bea has been targeted, but weird fluids begin to ooze from her body, and an increasingly frenzied Paul struggles to figure out what has happened to his wife.

A major flaw in the film is that it takes Paul far too long to decide to flee this isolated setting and seek help from the authorities. By the time he decides to leave, Bea has hidden his car keys, and they are trapped in the middle of nowhere, with no possible rescuers except the equally troubled neighbors at the restaurant. If Paul had acted sensibly and decided to seek help when the strange behavior began, there would simply be no movie.

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Despite this lapse in credibility, the film does grow more chilling as the two lose their moorings. First-time director Leigh Janiak builds a subtle but effectively sinister atmosphere. It’s a little puzzling as to why she chose two British actors to star in this American horror story, but Treadaway (who plays Victor Frankenstein on Showtime’s new series Penny Dreadful ) and Leslie (a co-star on  Game of Thrones ) are both very accomplished. Even though Leslie’s British accent does peep through a few times, she and Treadaway bring intense conviction to this familiar tale.  Ben Huber and Hanna Brown  also are convincing as the only other characters on screen.

Technical credits are solid, and the special effects are simple but inventive. This minor effort has just enough jolts to stir a few nightmares.

Opens: Friday, Sept. 12 (Magnolia).

Cast: Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber, Hanna Brown

Director: Leigh Janiak

Screenwriters: Leigh Janiak, Phil Graziadei

Producers: Patrick Baker, Esme Howard

Cinematographer: Kyle Klutz

Production designer: Chris Trujillo

Costume designer: Courtney Arthur

Editor: Christopher S. Capp

Music: Heather McIntosh

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In this raunchy romantic comedy, Adam whisks his new bride Sarah (Maria Bakalova) to Venice for a honeymoon. But when Adam brings best friend Bav along for the ride, Bav causes one gross-out disaster after another. When charming gangster Giorgio falls for Sarah, he gets rid of Adam and Bav by sending them across the border on a drug-dealing mission. Can they outrun the Slovenian cops, dodge bullets from the baddies, and get back before Sarah gets a rich new mobster boyfriend?

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The Honeymoon tells the story of three best friends who jet off on an unexpected island holiday after one of them is left jilted by her fiancé the night before her wedding. Directed by Bianca Isaac and produced by Gregory Mthanji, starring Kajal Bagwandeen, Tumi Morake and Minnie Dlamini.

I was the first media guest to arrive at the exclusive screening of The Honeymoon at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg so I had a chance to mingle. I first met Nina Hastie who plays the character of Leslie, and she was MC’ing the media junket as well as the premiere.

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The Director, Bianca Isaac, and producer, Gregory Mthanji were also present which gave us an opportunity to chat over mimosas and scrumptious treats ahead of the screening. Gregory and I discussed the movie in depth and he gave me a heads up with regard to the mild expletives.

This was an interesting talking point as we debated over whether using the ‘F’ word is still frowned upon in modern society. To be fair, the word occupies space in our minds rent free, making it’s way into conversations as we express our frustrations over minor inconveniences or even in moments of clarity and passion. It’s part of the culture, no?

“Personally, what are you expecting from the film?” He asked. Having seen a few local rom-coms in my lifetime, I honestly hadn’t given it much thought as they all pretty much have the same storyline. It was quite interesting to learn that the film is an action comedy and not a rom-com.

The location is definitely a stand-out feature in the film, “I look forward to the cinematography, seeing as the film was shot at such a beautiful location,” I said, hoping that Gregory would talk me through the art and visual storytelling but he seemed more interested in my take.

“Honestly, I’m hoping to see a true reflection of who we are as a people. Often with local comedy, it borders on caricature.” Gregory affirmed that the film captures the South African story aptly, and that it’s so relatable that it can be enjoyed by a global audience…he didn’t lie!

A few minutes into the movie, I felt myself drawn to the authenticity of the characters. Nina Simone’s character, Leslie eased us into the emotional roller coaster with her catchy phrase, “don’t be kak,” which has now taken on a life of it’s own.

The story centres around Kat and Vivaan’s relationship, played by Kajal Bagwandeen and Tasveer Maharaj. The two love-birds are due to get married and jet off to Zanzibar for their honeymoon but things go South the night before the wedding.

Kat’s pain is palpable as she struggles to come to terms with her new reality. Social media influencer Noks, played by Tumi Morake, drags Kat and married mother-of-two Lu (Minnie Dlamini) off to the dream holiday destination.

The scenic island becomes their playground as they live their best lives away from their responsibilities. The ladies try to hold Kat up while battling their own demons, and it seems mayhem is looming in the background. Lies and secrets find their way to the fore, threatening their friendship. But will they unravel?

The synergy shared by the three leading ladies on and off-screen is also worth noting, which prompted me to ask how it came about, at the media Q&A. The ladies shared that they’ve been friends for a while now, and as mothers they’ve shared some real and intimate moments on and off set.

This translates well on screen, and I have to commend the ladies for the sensitivity displayed towards their characters. Noks, Lu and Kat could be any woman in the room, and their stories transcend place and time. This is a story about friendship, sisterhood, family, love, loss, freedom, identity and truth.

The universal themes weave through the fibre of diverse communities and appeal to the core of humanity, prompting us to ask ourselves the hard questions. Are you living your truth? And most importantly, are you happy?

Head to a cinema near you and unpeel the layers with the characters who are on a quest to get to the truth of who they are. If the reality check elicits a passionate “oh fu*k!” This too, is real.

On that note… shout out to Bianca Isaac, Gregory Mthanji and the entire cast and crew of The Honeymoon. You left your hearts on the set of The Honeymoon, and I can’t wait for the world to lap up your magic. Thank you!

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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Honeymoon’ on Hulu, a Generic Comedy That Squanders Maria Bakalova’s Talent

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The Honeymoon ( now on Hulu ) is notable not for its generic title, or for being written and directed by the guy who wrote two Death at a Funeral s, three years apart (namely, rom-com vet Dean Craig). No, it’s notable for giving Maria Bakalova – Oscar nominee for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and generator of significant comedy in the damn terrific Bodies Bodies Bodies – a second-fiddle role behind a couple of dudes, and therefore not nearly enough to do. Beyond that, the film is a thing that fulfills one’s expectations for a lightweight comedy, and nothing more, which isn’t exactly a crime, especially if it makes us laugh, which it comes precariously close to doing on occasion. Whether that’s enough to warrant a recommendation… well, let’s get into that now, shall we?  

THE HONEYMOON : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

The Gist: Bav (dude no. 1, Asim Chaudhry) is nervous, and it’s not even his wedding. But he is the best man, standing next to his forever bud Adam (dude no. 2, Pico Alexander), which, with the ring and the speech and the hey-bro-are-you-sure-you-wanna-get-married-and-let-her-take-you-away-from-me guilt, is enough to stir up the ol’ anxiety. Adam is cool as a cucumber taped to the other side of the pillow, until Bav drops the ring into the lake mid-ceremony and gives an awkward and embarrassing best-man speech. This, you may notice, is stuff that doesn’t usually occur in Wedding Movies until the third act, but here we are in the first act, because the movie isn’t about the wedding, but what comes after the wedding. It’s right there in the title. And suffice to say, the hey-bro-are-you-sure-you-wanna-get-married-and-let-her-take-you-away-from-me guilt is a key plot element, because Bav ends up going to Venice along with Adam and Sarah (Bakalova), cluelessly cramping breakfast and bedtime and all points between. Sigh, I say. Sigh.

Here’s the thing. Bav and Adam have been “the Inseparables” since they were tots, although there was a period of time where Adam moved to America with his parents, leaving Bav alone with his whatevers. You know, his insecurities and peccadilloes and the like. Bav implies that he might just off himself while Adam and Sarah are off doing newlywed stuff – taking in lovely sights, putting tab A into slot B, etc. – and Adam crumbles and invites him along. Guilt. It’s all guilt. And next thing you know, the third wheel is grossing everyone out by eating breakfast all sloppy and slurpy and gross like DeSantis at a pudding bar. And barging into their suite during lingerie time because he already destroyed his own toilet. And accidentally bearing witness to their kinky donkey-jester roleplay. He’s so obnoxious, he makes boors look like the Queen. 

When Adam and Sarah finally get out the crowbar and pry Bav away for an afternoon, he immediately befriends Giorgio (Lucas Bravo, Emily in Paris ), a gangster with money from here to Proxima Centauri and back. Here I’ll note that Sarah loves fine art and is an artist, two things that comprise the bare threads of her character, because these facts play into this next part here. Our protag trio ends up at Giorgio’s estate, where Sarah admires all his priceless art, which sits there precariously, just waiting for Bav to accidentally smash it. As the wise man once said: Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os. They’re in deep excrement now. And so Giorgio forces Adam and Bav to deliver a giant load of cocaine to Slovenia, keeping Sarah behind as collateral, and with the hope that she’s a fickle woman character from a 1950s farce who’s just waiting to be wooed away from her husband by a handsome rich guy. Hilarity ensues – in theory, at least.

What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: This is a classic mismatched-buddy comedy that swipes/references the fat-guy-in-a-little-coat bit from Tommy Boy and the those-aren’t-pillows bit from Planes Trains and Automobiles . And the gangster-tries-to-seduce-his-captive stuff emits enough of an eau de 365 Days that we nearly got on our knees to pray that the Bakalova character not be the idiot who falls for the dashing criminal.

Performance Worth Watching: The whateverness of the characters played by the two dudes gets far too much screen time, and we lean in hoping Young gives Bakalova at least one lonely single opportunity to do something inspired. But it doesn’t happen. 

Memorable Dialogue: Bakalova: “I didn’t even know a human could create a smell like that.” – Sarah reacts to one of the many odors Bav emits (see what I mean about the Bakalova conundrum?)

Sex and Skin: No skin, but Bakalova wears some lacy things when she saddles up to give Alexander the ol’ EO.

Our Take: The Honeymoon is a collection of thin characters and wacky-com crud recycled from dozens of movies before it. Young is a veteran of this stuff (his previous film was 2020’s similarly generic, slightly more charming Love Wedding Repeat ) who has yet to transcend genre limitations with his oeuvre of writing and directing projects – which is by no means a crime against the art of film, but the dearth of inspired laughs here is conspicuous. And not to beat the point to death, but Bakalova? Why would anyone hire someone of her comedy acumen to play what’s essentially a straight person role?

The movie just floats on by, setting up and executing predictable situations that seem impossible to escape, but you just know Bav and Adam somehow will wriggle out of them anyway. Young writes some diarrhea and pants-shitting and pissing-yourself jokes, concocts a break-up-and-make-up conflict for the central bromance, wheelbarrows in several loads of simple sentimental syrup and lands at a very rather quite dumb climactic confrontation that has no interest whatsoever in logic or reason. And here I sit, trying to recall moments that made my lips part so laughter could escape, and realizing there really weren’t any. There were a couple of really nice, postcard-y drone shots of Venice, though, so it could’ve been worse.

Our Call: The Honeymoon isn’t unwatchable, but neither is it particularly good. Faint praise, I know. SKIP IT. 

John Serba is a freelance writer and film critic based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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