I am not familiar with the novel The Woman in Cabin 10 is based on but if the film adaptation is any indication it would be the sort of light, somewhat schlocky book you'd buy at the airport and finish on your flight home, that is if the absurdities of it don't force you to give up. The plot is cliched, the "mystery" is filled with over the top dramatics, and the ending feels too pat and unlikely. If it wasn't for the strong cast the film might be entirely unwatchable.
Knightly leads a strong team of actors here who hold together the cheesiest of plots. I find her quite engaging, even when struggling with such a weak script. She manages to make it through to the end relatively unscathed but it makes me wish I was watching her in something stronger.
I with the film had even a small sense of camp. Perhaps that would have saved it and made it a more thrilling watch. But it isn't even able to bring up any self-awareness to its own weaknesses. The Woman in Cabin 10 is an easy one to skip.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Starring: Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, David Ajala, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Hannah Waddingham, Daniel Ings, Lisa Loven Kongsli
Director: Simon Stone
Writers: Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse, Simon Stone
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