I admit I love a good one-room talky movie. You know the kind, it feels like a play, all set on one set, the characters "trapped" there for whatever reason, having to talk their way through the story's dilemma. The Outfit is exactly that, a delicious cat and mouse that doesn't go quite as you would think and features a classy cast that is a joy to watch.
By now we all know Rylance has incredible screen charisma and he uses it as an understated tailor who gets messed up in mob business in 1950s Chicago. The ins and out and backs and forths are fun mind games, a puzzle for us to solve as we watch it all unfold. Imitation Game writer turned director Moore does a great job of building tension, telling us exactly who everyone is, and then twisting that on us just enough to be on the lookout. It's great fun.
I don't want to say too much except go see it and sit back and enjoy yourself. It's satisfying and while it might go just a little too close to the edge by the end it doesn't quite cross the line.
The Outfit
Starring: Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O'Brien, Simon Russell Beale, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Alan Mehdizadeh
Director: Graham Moore
Writers: Jonathan McClain, Graham Moore
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