From the very beginning, you’re engaged into the world of Amy Adam’s character Susan. She is never seemed to be deemed as likable for unknown reasons and it isn’t explained but is up for you to interpret. There is no voiceover narration of the book Susan is reading as the film takes you into her mind watching this story she’s envisioning with her imagination as if we’re watching another movie within this movie you’re already watching. As more symbolic her ex-husband’s story is, not only she becomes paranoid but you start to experience the paranoia with her as the film digs into her past trying to go through the reason why the book feels like a personal threat towards her. As confusing as it sounds, it's relatively easy to follow. It is a psychological thriller that gets in your head as you go on this rollercoaster ride of three different narratives that’s centered in the mind of Susan. Even when she gives vague information why she may feel the book is targeted towards her, you’re desperate to learn more.

What really got to me was the film’s ending. All the build up the film does end with a satisfyingly perfect ending. You know when a film ends with an “open-ended” ending that is left for you to figure out? This film does the same but in the most subtly brilliant way. It is not one of those artsy endings like Birdman but one that is extremely effective. For the revenge story outside of the book we’re presented, has a much more effect than the one in the book we’re presented It never once fumbles the ball with its story at all. Well maybe just for a quick second.

shauner111 wrote:I honestly believe that she might be the most down to earth actress in Hollywood right now. I can only think of a few more that are that normal. And she's gorgeous too. In a natural way. It doesn't hurt that she's a great actress who keeps evolving.