Movie Review: Wicked Little Letters (2023)

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There is this desire among online critics to be bombastic when it comes to giving thoughts on a movie. It either has to be the greatest thing ever seen in the history of cinema or the worst possible movie ever put to screen. The truth is that the vast majority of movies do not fit into one of these categories and is instead just a perfectly serviceable experience that will keep the viewer entertained for a few hours.

That's where Wicked Little Letters falls. It's interesting, well acted, and has a great score, however at the same time it has a few narrative shortcomings. The performances from Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, and Timothy Spall all make the movie worth watching, even if some character motivations are a bit muddied along the way. That said, to explain these motivations would fundamentally change the tone of the movie so maybe it was for the best that the details were kept to a minimum.

★★★★