Oscar-worthy

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2019)

The simple structure of the screenplay is fascinating. It starts with an introduction to both the characters and a basic idea of what happened the night of the crime. As the story advances and unfolds, it picks on each element established in the set-up to expand on it and deliver more clues as to what really happened.
Simultaneously, we're surprisingly revealed to the, we think, murderer. It's a beautiful case of study, because the precise murder is what makes us feel empathy for the protagonist, Marta. Then, we follow the story seeing Benoit Blanc as the antagonist that attempts to capture Marta. The film takes advantage of this by building tension and conflict and the loose ends of the murder. As things escalate, we begin to see there is something behind all that. The action and tension is impressive and non-stop and, even with a runtime of over 2 hours, there is not a single second that is boring.
The film uses every single element it established for turns, twists, or tension/conflict-building in an impressive way.
The only 'but' I can mention is the climax that, for me, felt just a little underwhelming. However, this can be due to my own hypothesis, and I wouldn't blame the film for that.
Overall, this is a must see.