Review of The Nest (2020) by Kevingarywilkes — 25 Jul 2021
This film has fantastic cinematography, pitch-perfect acting, a perfect score, and a wonderful mood. It seemed to be inspired by Hitchcock, from the patient unraveling to the font choices. I also enjoyed the cultural commentary on British manners and American gruffness that was perfectly portrayed in the marriage dynamics.
That being said, that plot of this film never fully develops. After the O'Hara family moves to husband Rory's native UK and rents out a dismal mansion — the plot sputters to a question mark. The film is marketed as a "thriller," but these plot devices are never fully explored (suspicious deaths; intimations of the supernatural) — and ultimately, it leaves little as fodder for analysis.
As a character study, it's interesting and nuanced, but it never hits the mark it could. Jude Law's character never faces his denouement, and thus a catharsis is lacking. I was very disappointed by this film, mostly because it had so much potential.
This review of The Nest (2020) was written by Kevingarywilkes on 25 Jul 2021.
The Nest has generally received positive reviews.
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