First of all, the performances from Knightley and Whishaw are top notch. If I’m being honest, I don’t think Knightley’s ever been better (and she’s already got the Golden Globe nomination to back me up here). She is absolutely magnetic as a politician’s wife, harboring deep secrets. Her smiles contain multitudes—and her thirst for revenge against those who killed her character’s lover is palpable.
Whishaw, who you may recognize as Q from the James Bond movies opposite Daniel Craig, pairs perfectly with Knightley, as an assassin who tries to keep her character safe and investigate the murder.
Another face you might recognize? The fabulous Andrew Buchan, who previously yanked at my heartstrings in the Olivia Colman-led murder mystery series, Broadchurch. Here, he’s excellent as Helen’s husband, the fast-rising politician.
