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Eileen
2023 98 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Thriller, Crime
Director: William Oldroyd
🎭 Based on
«Eileen»
byOttessa Moshfegh
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Description
During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$1.44M
Worldwide:
$1.56M
Starring
Thomasin McKenzie
Actor
Shea Whigham
Actor
Sam Nivola
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Eileen is visually evocative and anchored by strong performances from its lead actresses, yet the film suffers from a disjointed narrative and an uneven tonal shift. While the atmospheric 1960s setting is widely praised, the plot ultimately feels aimless and leaves many character motivations and resolutions unsatisfyingly unresolved.
| Production | The 1960s vintage aesthetic, including the cinematography and production design, succeeds in creating a moody and immersive atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie deliver compelling and charismatic performances that serve as the film's primary strength. | |
| Screenplay | The script is consistently criticized for lacking depth and failing to provide a coherent purpose or clear resolution for its central characters. | |
| Pacing | The narrative suffers from a jarring tonal pivot midway, causing the transition from a slow-burn character study to a thriller-inspired finale to feel chaotic. | |
| Ending | The abrupt and unexplained ending frustrates viewers, leaving central character arcs and plot developments feeling hollow or undercooked. |