Film Review

‘Skincare’: Falls Flat on Its Chemically-Peeled Face

‘Skincare’ can’t decide if it wants to be a crime thriller, a drama, or a comedy. By trying to be all three, it ends up being none of these.
‘Skincare’: Falls Flat on Its Chemically-Peeled Face
Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) prepares for an interview, in "Skincare." IFC Films
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 37m | Crime, Thriller, Comedy | Aug. 16, 2024

I like motorcycles and Top Fuel drag racing, so it couldn’t really be said of me that I’m a skincare-products enthusiast. Meaning, I might have a minimal bias about a movie about moisturizers. That said, “Skincare” is not really about skin care.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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