This is the third feature for director Karyn Kusama (helmed four episodes of Halt and Catch Fire and some other TV). She works from a script by writing partners Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi (wrote Kusama's other two, Crazy/Beautiful (2001), and more). Kusama and Kidman have been nominated for a number of awards for this project, three of which are on my running list.
Some people have described this role for Kidman as "brave." It's my position that "brave" is code for female (mostly) actors allowing themselves to play unattractive characters. Isn't that what acting is all about??!!
The thrilling music is by Theodore Shapiro (last blogged for A Simple Favor) and can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music. There are a bunch of songs, too, and you can listen to clips of some of them here.
MPMS, or Motion-Picture-Motion-Sickness sufferers may be occasionally stricken, so don't sit near the screen.
Rotten Tomatoes' critics, averaging 71%, aren't big fans of this movie, though more than its audiences at 56%. Whatever. Jack and I think you should see it just for Kidman's performance.
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