The Match (2024) – Written Review
Starring Brittany S. Hall, in this AllBlk release, she finds a potential love in a beautiful man played by Lanre Idewu who, like her, holds secrets that someone wants to use to make one of them into a killer.
Plot Summary
Drew and Mason were both single and haven’t been lucky in love lately. Enter “The Match,” which is an app that suddenly appeared for them, and it truly seemed like the algorithm had found their perfect person. In fact, the people behind “The Match” were so sure of their software that they would pay for the first date, and they decided to host a weekend getaway.
However, neither Drew nor Mason expected this weekend getaway to test their chemistry, morals, and willingness to possibly kill to survive.
Noted Cast and Characters Of “The Match”
Brittany S. Hall As Drew
Drew once had a thrilling life that included running with the bulls in Spain. However, now she splits her time between her day job, taking care of her mom, and spending time with her best friend when she can. She also tries to date, but with her reliance on apps over in-person dating, she has found herself struggling to make real, long-lasting connections.
- The actor is also known for their role in “Imani (2023).”
Lanre Idewu As Mason
Mason is a musician whose passion could be scary for some, but it is alluring to women like Drew who enjoy a bit of a thrill.
Content Information
- Dialog: Cursing
- Violence: Gun Violence, Blood, Notable Fight Scenes
- Sexual Content: Sexual Situations (Implied)
- Miscellaneous: Smoking
Review
Our Rating: Positive (Worth Seeing)
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Highlights
It Keeps You Engaged Throughout
By no means is “The Match” your generic thriller, especially amongst those with a Black majority cast, where there is this crazed light-skinned character stalking and trying to kill the lead. This film pursues being different by not only pursuing the idea that Mason and Drew have a real shot at being a couple but also tests their relationship in such a way that you can see the challenges they face as real trials of whether they could be in it for the long haul.
As you can surmise from the trailer, they are pushed to potentially kill each other, but who is to say this isn’t meant to push them to see the best or worst of one another? This is especially true as the orchestrator of it all pushes out their secrets and makes them face the question of whether love or lust is driving them together and whether who they are beyond the façade could drive them apart.
Truly, it is an easy film to get invested in and definitely the kind of film that would be fun to watch with others.
General Information
Film Length
1 Hour 47 Minutes
Date Released
August 2nd, 2024
How To Watch “The Match”
AllBlk
External Link (Stream Here or Go To Official Site)
Stream Link (Requires Subscription)
Distributor
AllBlk
Director(s)
Cas Sigers
Writer(s)
Cas Sigers
Genre(s)
Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Content Rating
Why Is The Movie Named “The Match?”
The name comes from the dating app that Drew and Mason use, which led to them dating one another.
Is There A Mid-Credit or Post-Credit Scene For “The Match?”
No.
The Match (2024) – Review
Movie title: The Match (2024)
Movie description: Starring Brittany S. Hall, in this AllBlk release, she finds a potential love in a beautiful man played by Lanre Idewu who, like her, holds secrets that someone wants to use to make one of them into a killer.
Date Released: August 2, 2024
Country: United States
Duration: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
Author: Amari Allah
Director(s): Cas Sigers
Actor(s): Brittany S. Hall, Lanre Idewu
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Summary
With a consistent stream of revealing information, the push to wonder whether or not Drew and Mason may give into the host pushing them to kill one another, you get a nice thriller that keeps you engaged throughout its runtime.
Overall
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It Keeps You Engaged Throughout - 82.5%
83%
User Review
( vote)Highlight(s)
- It Keeps You Engaged Throughout
Disputable
