Better Watch Out

Better Watch Out is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 1,668 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Olivia DeJonge's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Better Watch Out earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Better Watch Out from the crowd. On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion. Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It hit screens in 2017. Better Watch Out earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Better Watch Out is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Olivia DeJonge anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.