Review of Tell No One (2006) by Rameshwar N — 18 Apr 2012

Gripping suspense and intense drama mark the content for most of the runtime, but I felt it fizzled out a bit towards the end. I start by letting out a little spoiler. It is a little contradictory to its title 'Tell No One' which is intended for the main character, who doesn't seem to know anything much to tell anyone. Apart from him, everyone else seems to know a bit more about whats going on.

Alex Beck (François Cluzet) is a happily married pediatrician who becomes a prime suspect when his wife is killed but let off for the lack of enough evidence. Eight years gone and he is still mourning when he suddenly receives an email video showing his wife alive and older and comes with a warning not to tell anyone. When two more bodies are recovered from the same location where his wife was murdered, Alex becomes the suspect again and a series of events kick start as he was not the only one looking for his wife.

There is nothing great about the concept, plot or story, but the screenplay makes sure it reveals pieces methodically to induce enough suspense. But mostly it is elevated by fantastic performance from François Cluzet who bears an uncanny resemblance to Dustin Hoffman. The background score, though generic is very apt and blends well with what goes on the screen. Though the twist at the end is unexpected, it does not leave you in awe. There isn't enough background provided on the defined bad guy to speculate what he is capable of except for hiring a mean and efficient looking team.

It is not a classic. It is not something you should not miss. But you will not be disappointed if you give it a try.