By merit of concept alone, there really isn't anything new here. It's the writing and character work that causes Watcher to soar above standard thriller genre fare.
First-rate performances are given by the entire cast. They all embody their characters with humanity and make them instantly unique and often sympathetic.
Julia is a woman who has moved with her husband to a country where she does not know the language and has no personal connections. Her sense of loneliness is made palpable very early on and it makes the unease she feels extremely understandable as she becomes more and more convinced that she has a stalker.
This screenplay is astoundingly good. Each scene is written so carefully so as to ensure that both doubt and faith in Julia's perspective is built to equal degrees. The lack of clarity starts to drive a wedge through her marriage, and it's heartbreaking to watch. The writing makes for a thrilling, engaging watch, even in the slow-paced scenes.
I always like a good thriller, and I always LOVE a good thriller that also has smart writing and emotionally resonant character work.
This is one of those thrillers. It's not flashy. It's purely psychological, and I found it absolutely riveting from start to finish.
First-rate performances are given by the entire cast. They all embody their characters with humanity and make them instantly unique and often sympathetic.
Julia is a woman who has moved with her husband to a country where she does not know the language and has no personal connections. Her sense of loneliness is made palpable very early on and it makes the unease she feels extremely understandable as she becomes more and more convinced that she has a stalker.
This screenplay is astoundingly good. Each scene is written so carefully so as to ensure that both doubt and faith in Julia's perspective is built to equal degrees. The lack of clarity starts to drive a wedge through her marriage, and it's heartbreaking to watch. The writing makes for a thrilling, engaging watch, even in the slow-paced scenes.
I always like a good thriller, and I always LOVE a good thriller that also has smart writing and emotionally resonant character work.
This is one of those thrillers. It's not flashy. It's purely psychological, and I found it absolutely riveting from start to finish.