Netflix subscribers are in for a treat but need to act fast — this critically acclaimed Olivia Colman film is about to vanish from the streaming platform.
Renowned for her performances in The Crown and Paddington in Peru, Colman wowed audiences with her role in the exceptional British comedy mystery that premiered in 2023.
The film has been a hit with both critics and viewers alike, stirring up a storm of positive chatter once it landed on Netflix.
Time is ticking for those who want to be captivated by this peculiar mystery as it’s scheduled to disappear from Netflix on Tuesday, 22nd April.
The flick stirring all the buzz is Wicked Little Letters, standing out as one of the most distinctive British comedies to emerge in recent times, which certainly shouldn’t be overlooked by any subscriber, reports Surrey Live.
Colman electrifies the screen as the stern Edith Swan, who suspects her brash Irish immigrant neighbour, Rose Gooding (played by Jessie Buckley), of sending her household shocking hate mail.
With a series of coarse letters turning their lives upside down, Edith’s domineering father Edward (Timothy Spall) brings in the authorities, including police officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) and Chief Constable Spedding (Paul Chahidi), to quash the trouble.
Audiences are treated to a rip-roaring ride filled with humour and suspense as the feuding neighbours lock horns while piecing together this vulgar puzzle.
Google reviews are ablaze with praise, as movie buffs have showered Wicked Little Letters with legion five-star comments.
A devoted filmgoer exclaimed: “This movie was truly outstanding on every level. From the storyline, to the cast, the production, locations, and cinematography.
“I laughed, I cried, and then, I laughed, out loud, again! Intriguing, intelligent, smart, savvy and more!”
Another viewer gushed: “What a fantastic ride of a movie. The acting is without flaw and this movie is an unexpected slice of life in the early 20th century.
“The movie has comedic moments, but also undertones of what it was like to be a woman at a time when women’s suffrage was still seeking acceptance.
“The language is at times bawdy and profane, but don’t let that deter you from the amazing story, acting and realism of the lives contained within. It’s a great way to spend a couple of hours.”
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One reviewer felt it was essential viewing for female film buffs: “A wickedly funny, well-written movie that is based on a crime that occurred during the 1920s in England. The story included the first ever female police officer in the town and she is the one that solves the case.
“The acting and humour are the reasons this movie is so good. It’s a must see for women of all ages.
“Women viewers will understand the behaviours portrayed and will appreciate the roles and dialogue of each actress. Enjoy a few deep laughs!”
And a glowing review on Letterboxd summed it up: “I could think of a few people in my community I’d love to send these letters to.
“Great story. Hilarious. Perfectly cast. Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley are sublime. I could barely even hear some of the insults through the audience’s laughter.”
Will you be catching Wicked Little Letters on Netflix before it departs in just over a week?
Wicked Little Letters is available on Netflix until Tuesday, 22nd April.
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