Amy Adams stars in "The Woman in the Window" from 2021 (actually made in 2018), along with Gary Oldman, Fred Hechinger,Julianne Moore,Jennifer Jason Leigh, Wyatt Russell, and Brian Tyree Henry. The screenplay is by Tracy Letts.
First things first, I didn't read the book, so my review will have nothing to do with it.
Anna Fox is a child psychologist, who, after a tragedy, has become an agoraphobic, pill-popping alcoholic who lives in a dark New York City house with her cat, Punch. She spies on her neighbors and checks them out on the Internet.
She befriends a boy from across the street, Ethan (Hechinger) who brings her a gift from his mother. Later, a woman (Julianne Moore) visits Anna. She seems to be Ethan's mother, Jane Russell.
Anna is uneasy about Ethan, because after watching their apartment, she thinks his father is intimidating and worries about the boy. The, through her window, she sees Jane stabbed by someone.
However, the police don't believe her. Jane's husband (Russell) is livid with her and introduces her to his wife Jane (Leigh) - obviously not the woman Anna met. Despite her protests to the police, Anna is clearly written off as a nut.
I actually thought this a very good and effective film. I mentioned Copycat in my subject - I am referring to a very good film starring Sigourney Weaver from some years back. There were elements of it, as well as the obvious homage to Rear Window and the Stanwyck film Witness to Murder.
In short, The Woman in the Window is derivative, but still good, with quite a surprising ending. I thought the acting was terrific. Amy Adams, a very pretty woman, manages to look bloated with bags under her eyes in this, which is perfect for the role.
One thing I loved were the film references, to Dark Passage, Laura, and Spellbound, as well as the name "Jane Russell", and that spiral staircase that screamed Vertigo.
I highly recommend this film. I know people who read the book hated it, but if you didn't, I think you'll like it.
The Woman in the Window
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
The Woman in the Window
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.
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May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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A little Rear Window, a little Witness to Murder, a little Copycat, and a hat tip to Hitch
Not as bad as the reviews
I don't get the bad reviews, although I gotta admit I haven't read the book. But as a movie itself, it was a good one, with a twist and a twisted character.
What's everyone else watching I enjoyed that
I've started this new thing where I don't IMDb the film first and just go for it then rate it in my head then check the rating at the end. I was massively surprised when I was this had such a low rating. The twist with that mum actually being the mum was crazy to me and proper didn't expect it. When it hit the point where everything tied together it was so good and satisfying. It had a happy ending and the acting from Amy adams was incredible, well done to her. The rating is completely wrong for me. Also why does Anthony Mackie always do these weird little roles in films. He was hardly in this film, weird from him. This also proper reminded me of the film, girl on a train. A film I really liked so that explains why I liked it so much.