Death and the maiden is a brilliant one setting thriller that is so brilliantly executed it’s just a shame it’s directed by a piece of shit. The writing is great and helps this not be dull. The three leads are all brilliant especially Sigourney Weaver who puts in the best performance I’ve seen from her. Ben Kingsley is an actor I need to watch more of as he’s so good just haven’t seen him in enough apart from the mcu and Schindlers list which he is phenomenal in. Very underrated could go higher in the future

Death and the maiden is a brilliant one setting thriller that is so brilliantly executed it’s just a shame it’s directed by a piece of shit. The writing is great and helps this not be dull. The three leads are all brilliant especially Sigourney Weaver who puts in the best performance I’ve seen from her. Ben Kingsley is an actor I need to watch more of as he’s so good just haven’t seen him in enough apart from the mcu and Schindlers list which he is phenomenal in. Very underrated could go higher in the future

this absolutely gripped me. it’s tense in a quiet, suffocating way, built almost entirely on performance and moral ambiguity rather than action. the film constantly forces you to sit with uncertainty, never letting things feel simple or comfortable. sigourney weaver is incredible, giving a raw, controlled performance that feels both fragile and terrifyingly resolute. ben kingsley and stuart wilson are just as strong, turning the central conflict into something deeply unsettling instead of melodramatic. it’s dialogue-heavy and relentless, but every conversation feels loaded. haunting, intellectually sharp, and emotionally exhausting in the best way.

this absolutely gripped me. it’s tense in a quiet, suffocating way, built almost entirely on performance and moral ambiguity rather than action. the film constantly forces you to sit with uncertainty, never letting things feel simple or comfortable. sigourney weaver is incredible, giving a raw, controlled performance that feels both fragile and terrifyingly resolute. ben kingsley and stuart wilson are just as strong, turning the central conflict into something deeply unsettling instead of melodramatic. it’s dialogue-heavy and relentless, but every conversation feels loaded. haunting, intellectually sharp, and emotionally exhausting in the best way.

i want roman polanski’s lack of self awareness the fact that he adapted this is so funny to me

i want roman polanski’s lack of self awareness the fact that he adapted this is so funny to me

I’ve seen many comments that echo my sentiments: Death and the Maiden leaves you feeling conflicted. The discomfort arises from the fact that a film empathetic toward sexual abuse victims was directed by Roman Polanski, a convicted rapist. While the movie is gripping and maintains your focus throughout, the context creates an unsettling tension. Could Dr. Miranda be a reflection of Polanski himself? Quite possibly.

Sigourney Weaver’s performance is extraordinary—my favorite of hers outside the Alien franchise—showcasing her remarkable range and versatility. The supporting performances are equally impressive. Despite featuring primarily three characters in a single setting for most of the film (which I loved!), the atmosphere is also richly engaging.

I’ve seen many comments that echo my sentiments: Death and the Maiden leaves you feeling conflicted. The discomfort arises from the fact that a film empathetic toward sexual abuse victims was directed by Roman Polanski, a convicted rapist. While the movie is gripping and maintains your focus throughout, the context creates an unsettling tension. Could Dr. Miranda be a reflection of Polanski himself? Quite possibly.

Sigourney Weaver’s performance is extraordinary—my favorite of hers outside the Alien franchise—showcasing her remarkable range and versatility. The supporting performances are equally impressive. Despite featuring primarily three characters in a single setting for most of the film (which I loved!), the atmosphere is also richly engaging.

A really cool watch. I went in completely blind as I'm just trying to complete various directors' filmographies and this one was quite the surprise. Sigourney Weaver is a powerhouse and it was nice to see her in something other than an Alien movie. The first half grabbed my attention immediately and though the middle and ending didn't hit quite as hard for me, I still had a good time watching this film and am glad that I did so.

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A really cool watch. I went in completely blind as I'm just trying to complete various directors' filmographies and this one was quite the surprise. Sigourney Weaver is a powerhouse and it was nice to see her in something other than an Alien movie. The first half grabbed my attention immediately and though the middle and ending didn't hit quite as hard for me, I still had a good time watching this film and am glad that I did so.

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