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original.<\/p>\n<p><a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/blake-lively\/\">Blake Lively<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/anna-kendrick\/\">Anna Kendrick<\/a> reunited for <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/26\/blake-lively-returns-screens-unhinged-trailer-a-simple-favor-sequel-22631589\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">another wild adventure in Another Simple Favor<\/a>, which is released on the streaming platform on May 1 \u2013 seven years after the first movie came out, introducing us to the messy frenemies.<\/p>\n<p>In the follow-up, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/01\/11\/a-simple-favour-2-director-cutting-response-cancellation-rumours-blake-lively-lawsuit-22342322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">also directed by Paul Feig<\/a>, Emily (Blake) and Stephanie (Anna) reunited in Italy for the former\u2019s wedding to a businessman, when things took several turns.<\/p>\n<p>Days after <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/28\/blake-livelys-possessive-signals-ryan-reynolds-marriage-revealed-22985823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the star-studded premiere<\/a>, the flick currently commands a hugely impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/rotten-tomatoes\/\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> score of 80% from critics, who branded it \u2018delightfully ridiculous\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph raved: \u2018Feig and his collaborators\u2019 poison-tipped instincts still hit the mark often enough\u2026 And the Kendrick-Lively double-act at its core remains a toxic treat.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Mashable\u2019s Kristy Puchko praised: \u2018If your favorite bits of A Simple Favor was Lively embracing her inner bad girl and delivering face and looks? You\u2019ll cherish this divinely twisted thriller.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22631599 lazyload\" alt=\"Blake Lively, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell and Anna Kendrick in Another Simple Favor, sitting in a car.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ANSF_2025_UT_240412_SISLOR_04333_F_3000-fd2d.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Another Simple Favor has commanded a huge Rotten Tomatoes score (Picture: Amazon Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22631081 lazyload\" alt=\"No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amazon\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock (15144413b) ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR, from left: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, 2025. ph: Lorenzo Sisti \/? Amazon Prime Video \/Courtesy Everett Collection Another Simple Favor - 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_241552448-393f.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reunited for the sequel (Picture: Amazon Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018A swing for the fences that\u2019s unconstrained by any form of reality is a pleasant thing to watch, even if its existence feels like little more than an excuse for the cast to hang out in Capri while Blake Lively models an indescribable collection of hats,\u2019 Christian Zilko from IndieWire penned.<\/p>\n<p>Nate Richard of Collider agreed: \u2018Similar to the original, Another Simple Favor manages to defy your expectations.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s a sequel that never feels hellbent on just repeating the same plot beats as the first.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick excel in Paul Feig\u2019s sinfully fun, twisty sequel,\u2019 Casey Chong of Casey\u2019s Movie Mania commented.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22631600 lazyload\" alt=\"Blake Lively as Emily in Another Simple Favor\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ANSF_2025_UT_240410_SISLOR_03437_F_3000-776a.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Critics have heaped praise on the sequel (Picture: Amazon Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"429\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22631612 lazyload\" alt=\"Anna Kendrick as Stephanie in Another Simple Favor\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ANNA_KENDRICK_ANOTHER_SIMPLE_FAVOR-c6a7.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The movie is released on Amazon Prime on May 1 (Picture: Amazon Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As Screen Rant\u2019s Mae Abdulbaki added: \u2018With\u00a0Another Simple Favor, Feig has managed to make a fun, delightfully ridiculous film, though it lacks the stakes and suspense of the original.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/09\/14\/a-simple-favor-anna-kendrick-and-blake-lively-shine-in-girl-on-the-train-with-added-glamour-7944844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Simple Favor caused a huge stir<\/a> when it hit the big screen in 2018, focusing on mommy vlogger Stephanie as she grew close to Emily, after their sons became friends at school.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/08\/anna-kendrick-fans-bits-awkward-response-blake-lively-drama-22692607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">their friendship hit a snag when the PR maven<\/a> mysteriously vanished, leading her new best friend to investigate her disappearance.<\/p>\n<p>Paul got the pals back together and jetted them to Capri for the sequel, with Andrew Rannells, Henry Golding and Kelly McCormack also reprising their roles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"808\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23003431 lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2212300153.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Anna and Blake cozied up at the New York premiere this week (Picture: FilmMagic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Allison Janney and Elizabeth Perkins are among the newcomers joining in the murderous fun.<\/p>\n<p>The official synopsis reads: \u2018Stephanie 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