EILEEN

An adaptation of the Ottessa Moshfegh novel of the same name, Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) works as a secretary at a juvenile detention centre for boys. As a young woman yet to fully discover herself, she lives an unfulfilled, dull existence with her alcoholic, former police chief, father. When glamorous psychologist Rebecca (Anne Hathaway) starts at the prison, Eileen immediately becomes enamoured with her and they form an unlikely friendship. The first two thirds of the film are a slow burn, until Rebecca suddenly reveals a dark secret and things take a shocking twist. Sadly it’s too little, too late. The outstanding performances from the two lead actresses should be enough to hold this noir piece together, but the languishing pace and inconclusive ending will leave you dissatisfied.