Anttell Review of Widows

Widows (2018)

McQueen goes thriller

[6/10 · 5 December 2018]

So, Widows... Quick thoughts:

• Not a slam dunk for me, I liked McQueen's last two dramas better, especially Shame which is probably in my top 10 for the decade.
• Still, belongs to the richer half of thrillers thanks to themes surrounding the main plot.
• A well made heist scene.
• A darker Ocean's Eight (terrible comparison, I know)
• Ending feels rushed, wasn't really rewarding, but I liked the last line.
• Thematic similarities to Gone Girl, not nearly as good as a film though.
• Is all around steady, but I felt it never found a higher gear.
• Cynthia Erivo would beat me in arm wrestling.
• I'm officially in love with Elizabeth Debicki
• Expectations I had for the film maybe took away half a star (out of five)

Rating: 6/10