WKNDwatchlist: Anatomy of a Fall, Speak No Evil and Pig
This week we review three tense, deeply psychological unravelings from a marital courtroom drama and a blood-chilling nightmare of politeness to gritty culinary quests in Unspoken Truths.
Anatomy of a Fall
Anatomy of a Fall is an emotionally taut, cerebral French courtroom drama that dissects a fatal fall and the troubled marriage behind it. Anchored by a remarkably nuanced performance from Sandra Hüller and a soulful turn from young Milo Machado Graner, it turns a complex murder trial into a fascinating, ambiguous character study. Though slightly overlong, this intelligent and understated procedural grips you from start to finish.
Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil is a chilling, razor-sharp psychological thriller that turns extreme social discomfort into pure dread. James McAvoy delivers a terrifyingly charismatic and imposing performance, leading a stellar cast through a tension-filled nightmare. Masterfully composed and constantly unsettling, this sinister game of boundary-pushing politeness builds to a wild, claustrophobic finale that keeps you firmly on edge.
Pig
Pig subverts every John Wick revenge trope to deliver a surprisingly quiet, soulful and deeply human drama. Nicolas Cage gives a masterful, understated performance as a broken former chef searching for his stolen foraging hog across Portland’s culinary underbelly. Moving, melancholic, and fiercely original, it’s a profound exploration of grief and artistic integrity that defies expectations at every turn.
What are you most looking forward to watching this weekend? For more reviews, head over to splingmovies.com. And remember: Don’t WING it, SPL!NG it!
