You had me at Colman and Buckley. They teamed up before in the much more dour The Lost Daughter but this is a wickedly fun little story (based on real events) that is both hilarious and a strong comment on how women are treated.
I laughed throughout this far more than I have at any movie in a long time and it is all rather joyously crowd pleasing. However it also hits home a strong point. The end scene featuring Colman laughing is both inspiring and rather disconcerting. You just have to see it to get it.
Buckley and Colman, while both playing to type, transcend that and are just wonderful to watch. You don't want to take your eyes off them. Also really charismatic is Vasan in a somewhat scene stealing role (remarkable considering who she is acting opposite) which she pulls off with a subtlety and grace that is astounding.
Wicked Little Letters is the sort of movie slap a big fat smile across your face but never once compromises on telling a damn good story.
Wicked Little Letters
Starring: Olivia Colman, Jesse Buckley, Anjana Vasan, Timothy Spall, Gemma Jones
Director: Thea Sharrock
Writer: Jonny Sweet
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