jonwoodh

It's not Bosch folks! Set in a small Swedish town, an expert on child abductions returns in the midst of a crisis. The lead star might seem cool considering her subject matter but we soon find out why and this is Sweden so no over the top emotional scenes like one might expect in a typical American drama. It was slowly paced but not boring at all. All the way to the end I never identified who the killer was. I understand a season 2 might happen, can't wait!

Once more, I want nothing to be spoiled; but, before and after the secrets come to light, pay close attention to the acting of every character to realize how great it is particularly for the three main characters of the show.

Reading some of the critic's reviews I wondered if we had seen the same movie. Some seem to have wanted a gritty doc exposing the darkness. But here we have an amazing performance by Marisa Abela as Amy and even singing her songs. I was blown away. We know she was a destructive addict and that was portrayed, but not in your face like Sid and Nancy. We KNOW. And she was addicted to Blake. We KNOW. So in essence the light of the beginning as her talent emerges becomes cloud in pain and it's so sad that such a brilliant artist had no one to guide her to a more healthy lifestyle. And the UK press - what monsters hounding her! I was not particularly a fan of hers. But seeing the film I am now. And have much greater appreciation.

Like some other posters I am at a loss to discern why this got poor reviews. It's well made, has a great cast and is a pertinent moral tale. Blunt is the star of course and she carries the film along with Chris Evans. Based on a true story it exposes the corruption in the pharmaceutical industry that fosters greed and profit over the actual health of America's citizens. Once Blunt's character, her fellow sales people and all the immoral doctors involved in prescribing pain meds get hooked on huge payouts, no one cares about the damaged lives that resulted. It's very entertaining and very sobering and justice prevails.