Nothing special, but it's still a great thriller. Don't be fooled by the bad reviews, which only exist because someone didn't notice the satirical tone of the film. Also, the main character is a woman. If she were a man, there wouldn't be so much hate.
Now, do not create high expectations. The film has a dark comic side, and has a false epiphany in its message. The characters are bad people in many ways. But that is what makes this film interesting. You don't root for anyone in particular, you just watch the chaos and the story unfold until the last minute. Without saying much about the plot, the film makes you think about how far you are willing to go to be rich, and how easy it is to take advantage of older people while abiding by the laws.
Rosamund Pike is great as the cold and calculating main character, and makes you both appreciate and hate her. Peter Dinklage brings the tension, stillness, agitation and frustration that the viewer expects. Solid performances from both.
Could the film be more realistic? Yes. But it would lose what sets it apart from the most popular tense dramas and non-stop action features. It's a yes from me.
Now, do not create high expectations. The film has a dark comic side, and has a false epiphany in its message. The characters are bad people in many ways. But that is what makes this film interesting. You don't root for anyone in particular, you just watch the chaos and the story unfold until the last minute. Without saying much about the plot, the film makes you think about how far you are willing to go to be rich, and how easy it is to take advantage of older people while abiding by the laws.
Rosamund Pike is great as the cold and calculating main character, and makes you both appreciate and hate her. Peter Dinklage brings the tension, stillness, agitation and frustration that the viewer expects. Solid performances from both.
Could the film be more realistic? Yes. But it would lose what sets it apart from the most popular tense dramas and non-stop action features. It's a yes from me.