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The Woman in the Window
2021 100 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Joe Wright
🎭 Based on
«The Woman in the Window»
byA. J. Finn
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Description
An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.
Budget:
$40M
Starring
Amy Adams
Actor
Gary Oldman
Actor
Anthony Mackie
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Key opinion
The Woman in the Window is a divisive psychological thriller that relies heavily on Hitchcockian homage. While the film is praised for its technical polish and Amy Adams' central performance, it is frequently criticized for a hollow, predictable screenplay that fails to distinguish itself from its inspirations.
| Acting | Amy Adams delivers a commanding and convincing portrayal of an agoraphobic woman, even when the surrounding script falters. | |
| Cinematography | The film excels in its technical presentation, featuring striking cinematography, an evocative color palette, and a tense score by Danny Elfman. | |
| Originality | The narrative feels derivative and overly reliant on cheap, forced Hitchcockian allusions rather than establishing an independent identity. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized as skeletal, confusing, and filled with predictable twists that undermine the film's intended suspense. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's overall effectiveness are split; some find it a gripping and atmospheric thriller, while others view it as a hollow, nonsensical, or dull experience. |