Rachel McAdams Shines in a Sam Raimi Adventure

Rachel McAdams stars as Linda, a survival expert stranded on an island with her boss, Bradley (Bradley O'Brien). She's prepared, skilled, and ready to take charge, while he's more accustomed to giving orders.

A Clash of Personalities

• Linda is a Survivor fan, adept at finding water, food, and building shelter.
• Bradley treats her like an underling, assigning trivial tasks like building a bigger fire.

As tensions rise, their differing survival strategies create suspense. Who will you root for?

Complex Characters and Nuanced Dynamics

• Early on, Linda is awkward and harbors a crush on Bradley.
• When he accuses her of "playing homemaker," his condescension is clear.
• The film acknowledges this but hints at Linda's possible enjoyment of her dual role.

A Shift in Raimi's Style

• The movie doesn't shy away from male transgressions but also highlights female flaws.
• McAdams and O'Brien deliver compelling performances, exploring emotions from hurt to anger.
• Linda evolves into a complex character, a step up from Raimi's past work.

A Messy, Yet Engaging Experience

• Send Help isn't as polished as Raimi's earlier films but shows a shift in his style.
• He blends comic-book throwbacks with contemporary obstacles—messy, but in a good way.