In the directing debut of Mary Nighy, the queen of quirk is in a much darker place than usual
Alice initially claims that her boyfriend, Simon , is merely needy and overprotective, though when someone says of their partner that “he doesn’t hurt me or anything, you know,” you know something else is going on.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Also, a subplot about a search for a missing woman in the area around the cottage feels both narratively too on the nose, and a bit of padding that never quite pans out. That said, the film remains a powerful statement about abuse, a calling card from its director that promises more great work ahead, and a reminder that Kendrick has the acting chops to do more than smile and sing.3 stars out of 5
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