A 7 year old daughter survives the brutal murder of her mother and 2 sisters. Fast forward to the adult version (Charlize Theron), when she’s contacted by people who believe in the innocence of her brother, who was jailed for the crime. The film alternates between her search for the truth and the events that led up to the that traumatic night. The narrative takes its time to unfold, but maintains interest thru strong direction and compelling performances. Even though Gillian Flynn’s (“Gone Girl”) plot is busy with coincidences, it’s still interesting and even manages a bit of suspense in the final scenes. (Criterion Cinema only)
(3.5 / 5)