Review of Tell No One (2006) by Todd F — 04 Feb 2011
One of the best translations of Coben's work to the big screen, this one might be getting it's Hollywood treatment, but Canet's is the one who made this first. It does seem more Hollywood than understand European cinema, but you won't be thinking of that once you have started settled in your seat and the tale unfolds.
For a guy who had already read the book, changing the ending made sense, since I was surprised by the denouement, but I also felt that the impact of the original ending was taken away (hopefully, something that can be corrected in the Hollywood version).
The lead, François Cluzet, is pitch perfect (as good as he was in the ensemble drama - Paris), and is one of the main reasons to watch the movie (almost another Vincent Lindon - watch 'Pour Elle', and you'll know how he does not have to say a word to convey his emotions).
And, what's with Kristin Scott Thomas appearing in almost every french movie of note, bring a suitable gravitas to it even. Not to be missed on the big screen, even if you have read the book....
This review of Tell No One (2006) was written by Todd F on 04 Feb 2011.
Tell No One has generally received very positive reviews.
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