Rachel McAdams is well known for her iconic characters in movies like Mean Girls and The Notebook. Though her newest role in ‘Send Help’ shows a whole new range of her acting capabilities. Send Help is a survival thriller that combines horror and comedy, forcing McAdams into possibly one of the most intense performances of her career.
The movie follows a worker and her boss after their plane crashes onto an island, leaving them fighting to survive. What begins as basic survival quickly turns into something more physiological as trust between the two seems to disappear. The movie takes a turn from the traditional jump scare tactic to relying on emotional conflict and tension.
McAdams bears the emotional weight of the movie. Throughout, her character transitions from calm and professional to unpredictable and nerve-racking. Her acting stands out so much because she balances humor with fear, allowing the audience to sympathize while they are still contemplating whether they can trust her.
Audience reactions to Send Help have been divided, but that might be why it’s so great. Some think it’s a great movie because of how unpredictable it is, while others think the movie became too crazy in the later scenes. Still, many agree that McAdams’ acting remained the best part of the movie.
Unlike most horror movies, Send Help focuses on power and trust, rather than the traditional excessive gore or supernatural creatures that drag you out of bed at night. This approach makes it scarier because it feels real.
Although there is some controversy about the movie, Rachel McAdams proves she can do far more than romantic-comedies. Her acting brings a new intensity to the movie, helping it become something memorable.
