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‘Him’ Expands Internationally as Reviews Praise Wayans and Visual Style

Early reviews emphasize Marlon Wayans’ performance, pairing bold imagery with concerns about uneven storytelling.

Overview

  • Justin Tipping’s sports-horror opens wider after its US run, reaching Australia on October 2 and the UK on October 3.
  • Marlon Wayans’ portrayal of quarterback Isaiah White draws praise for an electric, unpredictable presence that anchors the film.
  • Reviewers single out Kira Kelly’s kinetic cinematography and a sinister compound design modeled on a New Mexico NASA facility.
  • Critics describe the film as ambitious yet uneven, citing muddled occult elements, tonal confusion and an over-the-top finale.
  • Tipping notes influences ranging from 1990s Nike campaigns and Busta Rhymes to Mozart and Goya to craft a chapel-like aesthetic.