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Jay Kelly (2025)
Directed by Noah Baumbach
Quick Hit
Jay Kelly leans into tension and unpredictability, delivering a solid genre hit.
Full Take
Jay Kelly builds atmosphere with a steady hand, mixing suspense and character pressure into something that keeps you locked in. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it delivers enough intensity and style to make it worth your time.
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Mar 27, 2026Last updated
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I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
wtf 😳
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
solid 👍
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
I see both sides. Some parts worked, some didn’t.
wtf 😳
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
🔥 fire
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
meh 😐
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
wtf 😳