Even though it never quite lives up to the sinful ferocity of the original film, this one remains an enjoyable watch.

"Another Simple Favor," on Prime Video Thursday and starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, fails to recapture the fun of the original because its humor is rooted in mean-spirited sniping.

While the Gossip Girl alum has made her home and plenty of acting appearances in NYC—and probably had many a New York slice in her time—it’s most likely a reference to her Capri-set film, where her ...