By Hari P N
Eileen Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, Owen Teague, Anne Hathaway
Director: William Oldroyd
What’s Good: Thomasin McKenzie’s portrayal of Eileen is refreshing, devoid of traditional expectations, while Anne Hathaway captivates with her artificial yet electric depiction of Rebecca. Marin Ireland’s exceptional performance adds authentic trauma, and the film’s cold, desolate portrayal of women resonates.
What’s Bad: The narrative loses its initial psychological complexity, devolving into a thinly developed crime plot. The film needs to work on the balance between psychosexual strangeness and a more conventional storyline, leaving the audience uncertain about its direction.
Loo Break: “‘Eileen” offers a brief pause around the 45-minute mark when Eileen enters Rebecca’s office. Feel free to take a break but return promptly for the unfolding narrative.
Watch or Not?: “Eileen” is a film that is only one and a half hours long. Even at that length, it feels like a drag. Its brevity is a positive, but opinions are divided – some people like it, while others don’t. This film has no middle ground, so try watching it to find out which category you belong to.
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 1h 36m
User Rating:
In the gray backdrop of a 1960s New England town, “Eileen” follows Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie), working at a juvenile correctional center. Entranced by Anne Hathaway’s glamorous psychologist, Rebecca, the film explores Eileen’s desires and an unconventional relationship, leading to an unexpected narrative shift into a crime plot. The characters navigate longing, deception, and twists against the bleak canvas of their lives.
Eileen Movie …read more
Disclaimer : This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by FilmyFriday. Source:: koimoi.com
