Ratings and Reviews
Owen Gleiberman from Variety called the movie “genuinely creepy and unsettling.” Richard Roeper from Chicago Sun-Times praised the suspense and said the film “delivers effective psychological terror.” Many critics especially highlighted Sosie Bacon’s performance, saying she made Rose’s fear and paranoia feel believable. Reviewers also liked the disturbing atmosphere and the way the movie built tension through small details and eerie smiles instead of relying only on gore.
Smile is generally rated around 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars. Audiences enjoyed the creepy concept, strong jump scares, and tense atmosphere, while critics praised the psychological side of the story. Some people thought it borrowed ideas from other horror movies, but most agreed it was still very effective and memorable.
