Looks That Kill is a 2020 coming-of-age comedy drama romance film directed by Kellen Moore. The film follows the story of Max (Brandon Flynn), a 16-year-old boy who struggles to live a normal life due to his extraordinary looks. Max was born with a face so handsome that anyone who looks at him directly will die on the spot; making him an outcast in society. He spends most of his time indoors with his parents until he meets a girl named Alex (Julia Goldani Telles) who changes his life forever.
The Plot
The film starts by introducing Max as a typical teenager who is experiencing the usual struggles of growing up. However, unlike other teenagers, Max is cursed with a beautiful face that kills anyone who stares at him. This curse has made him an outcast in his community, forcing him to spend most of his time indoors.
Max’s parents are also worried about their son’s condition, so they decide to move to a new town with fewer people. There, he meets a woman named Alex who later becomes his friend and eventually, his love interest. Alex is the only person who doesn’t fear Max’s curse and accepts him for who he is.
Through Alex, Max learns to embrace his condition and accept himself for who he is. He becomes more confident, and his relationship with Alex becomes closer. Despite this, Max still struggles with his curse and feels like he’s a monster.
Max’s relationship with Alex becomes complicated when he learns that Alex has a heart condition that puts her life in danger. From there, Max has to decide whether to stay away from Alex to keep her safe or risk everything to be with her.
The Cast
The film stars Brandon Flynn as Max, Julia Goldani Telles as Alex, Tom Proctor as Max’s Dad, Annie Mumolo as Max’s Mom, and Peter Scolari as Principal Healey. Other notable cast members include Ki Hong Lee as Dan, Priscilla Lopez as Esther, and Susan Berger as Rosemary.
Conclusion
Looks That Kill is a heartwarming coming-of-age film that showcases self-acceptance and the power of love. It teaches us that it’s okay to be different and that true happiness can only be found when we accept ourselves for who we are.
The film’s beautiful cinematography and soundtrack further enhance the storytelling and elevate the film to a higher level. It’s a film that’s worth watching for anyone who needs a reminder that beauty is not just about the physical appearance, but also what’s inside.
