June 28th 2024.
Get ready, movie lovers! The highly anticipated final installment in Ti West's X trilogy, MaXXXine, is making its way to cinemas and the first reactions are in. Starring the talented Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the adult film star who survived the events of the first film, 2022's X, this A24 production promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy.
After narrowly escaping death, Maxine gets her big break in Hollywood. However, her past comes back to haunt her when a mysterious serial killer starts terrorizing the streets of Los Angeles. With a star-studded cast that includes Halsey, Lily Collins, Elizabeth Debicki, Sophie Thatcher, and the legendary Kevin Bacon, MaXXXine is already receiving high praise from early screenings. Rotten Tomatoes has given it a strong 89% rating, and Fresh Fiction has described it as "gutsy, gritty and grisly," with West and Goth delivering a "total blast."
Empire's review raves about Goth's performance, comparing her to a fusion of Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster from Taxi Driver. Daily Dead adds that MaXXXine is a fun and action-packed film, but at times its homage to classic horror may feel a bit shallow due to its ambitious storyline. Inverse praises West for his confident direction and the glorious conclusion to his modern horror trilogy.
The X trilogy began with the first film, X, which follows a group of adult film actors who find themselves in a life-or-death situation on a remote Texas farm. Goth plays both Maxine and the farm owner, Pearl, in the film. She received critical acclaim for her dual roles, with her transformation into the aged and wise Pearl earning special praise.
Goth also reprised her role as Pearl in the 2023 sequel, also titled Pearl. In this film, we learn more about Pearl's past and her strict upbringing under her conservative mother and disabled father. Despite her dreams of becoming a Hollywood star, Pearl's grip on reality and her bloodthirsty desires threaten to destroy everything she has worked for. In an interview with Variety, Goth shared how playing Pearl has changed her as a performer, calling it her most difficult but rewarding role yet.
MaXXXine is set to be released on July 2, and fans are buzzing with excitement. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to contact the entertainment team at The Agency. We'd love to hear from you!
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