Starring Mackenzie Davis and Caitlin Fitzgerald as so-called friends, Always Shine is an example of what can happen when jealousy between friends gets out of control.

Davis’s portrayal of a jealous friend is definitely my favourite thing about Always Shine. Neither of the two lead characters comes across as perfect. And I’m surprised to realise that up until this movie, I don’t think I’d ever seen a friendship up close that was so believably poisonous and shady. The talented cast and director Sophia Takal did a wonderful job of creating tension in key moments. 

Admittedly, towards the end, I did get lost when trying to figure out precisely what was going on in those key scenes, and all that it meant.

Still, I say watch Always Shine for Davis’s very memorable performance, and perhaps you’ll be able to kindly explain to me what the ending is all about.

Happy Film Loving,

G