According to the movie, Elliott (Paul Rudd), a lawyer and single father, takes his college-age daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega) to a wilderness summit where they meet the Leopold family, which consists of Odell (Richard E. Grant), his wife Belinda (Téa Leoni), and their son Shepard (Will Poulter). Elliott is eager to serve as the family's stand-in at the business because he believes it will ensure both his and Ridley's financial future.
The father-daughter relationship has deteriorated after the passing of Ridley's mother and Elliott's wife, and Ridley is irritated that her father is sucking up to the Leopolds. Elliott is focused on protecting his daughter in the only manner he knows how, while she is more interested on mending their relationship. Naturally, he didn't envision himself attempting to save her from the unicorn he collides with while driving to the Leopolds. However, after striking the unicorn, events proceed predictably and unexpectedly, creating the conditions for a wild ride.
Without its cast, a unicorn's death would be meaningless. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd make the ideal father-daughter pair. In addition to their strong chemistry, there is a noticeable tension between them. They frequently use only their facial expressions to communicate with one another, and this is effectively used for comedic effect. The picture revolves around their relationship, which is so captivating that I wished there was more of their playful dynamic. While Ortega gives the movie the feeling and compassion that the other characters lack, Rudd is the comedy rock of the pair.
Will Poulter's portrayal of Shepard ultimately steals the show. Poulter's persona experiences stages. He is courteous and even makes an effort to be pleasant with Elliott in particular. Elliott changes with the times when the unicorns start calling, eventually deteriorating but with a greater feeling of unfettered purpose. Poulter is always a pleasure, adding extra humor to the tense scenario, but he's also occasionally funny and a little awkward, much like Rudd.
Death of a Unicorn is actually funny, but it also doesn't pause to rest when the unicorns are let loose. The relationship between Elliott and Ridley is basic and could have been enhanced with a few more dialogue sequences. It can get a little boring after the hundredth time because Elliott is so intent on winning over the Leopolds that he hardly ever allows Ridley to speak. The movie also repeatedly returns to the same unicorn mythology without going into further detail, though at least it skips the one scene that seems to be required in which one character merely provides exposition and stops there.
Death of a Unicorn is still a very enjoyable film. With a satisfying finale and hilarious character interactions, it's strange and a little silly (in the nicest way). When we saw close-ups of the unicorns, I was astounded by the amazing creature design. They are simultaneously magnificent and terrifying.
It is intended to be viewed with a group of
people who will laugh with you as the incredibly graphic killings become more savage. The
audience applauded one death in particular, which was just the response it required. The film's payoff, which strikes a balance between humor, heartfelt sentiment, and a shocking kill, is also excellent. I was more than eager to let Death of a Unicorn lead us on a wild, violent ride because it's the kind of
movie that does that.
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