It's strange because Ted Bundy was the central figure... yet I felt like the film presented him favorably. Seriously, I’m not being ironic—they seem to attempt to portray him as a hero. The title "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" implies something specific, but the movie doesn't deliver on that promise. It feels like a Ted Bundy story produced by Disney before they embraced progressive values, where he’…

It’s clear Zac Efron wasn’t chosen to portray Ted Bundy for the same reasons Charlize Theron was selected to play Aileen Wuornos. He isn't a strong actor, but then that doesn't seem to matter; he has the appearance needed, even if he can’t embody the character—and he doesn’t need to, either. Like *Monster*, this film avoids exploring Bundy’s psychological state. Anyone seeking an explanation or reason behind his crim…

**_An interesting approach to the story, but the tone is poorly managed. Worth seeing for Efron's performance, though_** >_I get very, very angry and indignant. I don't like being locked up for something I didn't do, and I don't like my liberty taken away, and I don't like being treated like an animal, and I don't like people walking around and ogling me like I'm some sort of weirdo, because I'm not._ -…

It’s genuinely tricky to create a biographical film centered on an actual serial killer and his spouse, dedicating significant screen time to the killer himself, without risking portraying him in a sympathetic light. When that person is central to the narrative, essentially the main character, and that individual embodies monstrous qualities, it presents a considerable challenge. I believe this movie stumbles somewha…