With so many films coming out in theatres and streaming, it’s hard to get to everything when it’s released. So here’s our rapid-fire review of The Highwaymen.

DIRECTED BY: Joe Berlinger
WRITTEN BY: Michael Werwie
STARRING: Zac Efron, Lily Collins and John Malkovich

SYNOPSIS:A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. (IMDB)

FULL REVIEW: CONTAINS SPOILERS

VERDICT

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is a crime drama that fails to deliver the same charisma as its central character. The stylistic choices for storytelling cause an awkwardly paced and disjointed narrative filled with mundane cinematography that lacks the necessary atmosphere. Thankfully, the central performance manages to carry the weight of this entire story as it shows how devilishly charming this sinister person was. It feels like an incomplete and overly dramatized version of its true crime narrative.

★★★★★½☆☆☆☆ 5.5/10 – Consider

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Published by Dylan Phillips

is a film fanatic and TV junkie from the mysterious land of Canada. He is an aspiring writer/director who hopes to make his mark on the industry one way or another, whether it be behind a camera or with a pen. When he isn’t watching hours upon hours of movies or writing scripts, Dylan can be found playing his guitar, avidly watching baseball or making YouTube videos for his channel The Film Fanatic.

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