I was between film-critic gigs when “The Crying Game” came out, and I’ve always felt like I dodged a bullet on that one, since it’s impossible to discuss the movie without disclosing the Big Reveal that made the film such an audience favorite. Last year’s “Cabin in the Woods” was similarly tricky, but at least that one allowed the opportunity to discuss the setup without getting too specific about the twists.
That’s the approach I’m going to have to take with “Side Effects,” although my real prescription is that you stop reading now, avoid all reviews and blabbermouths, and go see the movie yourself before anyone tells you anything.