Despite its lead actresses’ best efforts, there’s little intrigue or energy to this secret-filled family drama.
into admirable work. Weaver is so talented, you might think there is nothing she can’t do. But we all have our shortcomings, and even the sensational Sigourney Weaver can’t perfect a convincing Australian accent.—adapted from Holly Ringland’s 2018 novel and premiering on Prime Video Aug. 4—a believable accent is sort of a requirement.
These scenes are difficult to watch, but a capable-beyond-her-years Browne is absolutely magnetic as younger Alice. Her bright talent is a lovely contrast to the brooding, cloudy scenery that surrounds her home, which is captured magnificently by calculated camerawork and enhanced with terrific color grading.
Though she has taken asylum at Thornfield, Alice’s life remains complicated. Her abusive childhood, compounded by the fire, have left her mute. Thornfield—which is gravely misunderstood by surrounding towns—alienates her as much as it serves as her refuge. It doesn’t help that June is wound tight, holding the mysteries of their family close to her chest so Alice’s curiosity can’t get the better of the two.
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