With an introductory note that reads, “This is a fictional story inspired by true events,” Skincare seems like it may provide a vague take on a sensational true crime story. Fortunately, despite its stranger-than-fiction premise, this thriller does have a handful of interesting ideas outside of the realm of true crime. Unfortunately, it also all but abandons those ideas in its messy third act, making for a mixed bag of a movie.
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SKINCARE ★★1/2 (2.5/4 stars)
Directed by: Austin Peters
Written by: Austin Peters, Sam Freilich & Deering Regan
Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Lewis Pullman, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nathan Fillion
Running time: 94 mins.
Elizabeth Banks stars as Hope Goldman, a facialist to the stars who’s moving on to the next step in her illustrious career with her own skincare line. When she and........