Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Cunninghamolga This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

mharah Cumberbatch's character is so unemotional that he's just really strange, especially when he finally breaks down (albeit, briefly). And his persistent habit of peering in odd windows is eerie, even though those he is peering at don't seem bothered by it. (Maybe it's all in his mind.) Kelly McDonald is alternately overly hysterical and amazingly passive. She does the passive part quite well; her hysterics are over the top. The plot is all over the place with flashbacks that come out of nowhere and occurrences that drop in and out for no apparent reason. The mental illness subplot really has no connection to the main plot, except perhaps in the comparison of reactions to the repressed stress of life's challenges. This was certainly a very problematic book to dramatize, and the writers couldn't handle it. The bottom line is that these are truly dreary people, and it is quite difficult to work up any sympathy for them, in spite of the largely excellent performances.

rjoygordon-74717 I admit I was afraid to watch this. I don't like formulaic movies with predictable characters and storylines. But, as a huge fan of Benedict Cumberbatch, I decided to trust in its worth. I was not disappointed. As a mother of 5 children, having lost one, I was a little on guard and told myself in advance of viewing--don't buy into anything... don't feel... don't fall apart. I was somewhat stoic but as the film progressed and I became attached to the main characters, instead of it causing MY pain of MY loss to well up, instead I felt the whole gamut of emotions of the characters, so realistically and unashamedly and believably portrayed. Don't try to text or work on your computer or do any distracting tasks--you will miss the astonishing beauty of the cinematography and the subtle nuances of the characters and settings--there are several scenes without audible words but these may speak even more loudly.

beatrice7 Beautiful, mystical story of grief and hope. Wonderful performances, especially Cumberbatch.

kirstywalters77 I never write reviews on here but for god sake, these 'people' apparently had a child abducted(or whatever) No emotion, no good connection between Cumberbatch and McDonald! Offensive to those who have lost children and as another reviewer commented, they may as well of lost a dog or cat... pathetic, offensive and please if you have lost a child, don't bloody watch it it!!!!!! No police, no real investigation... posters?! disgrace!