'The Whisper Man' Review: Robert De Niro in Netflix Thriller
The Netflix thriller 'The Whisper Man', directed by James Ashcroft and starring Robert De Niro, is an adaptation of Alex North's bestselling novel. While the film features a strong cast, critics suggest it is more focused on content than craft, resulting in a solid but not exceptional viewing experience.
Why it matters
The film highlights the ongoing trend of streaming platforms investing in high-profile talent to adapt popular crime fiction for global audiences.
The producing muscle of Anthony and Joe Russo likely played a part in the recruitment of such an accomplished cast for Netflix 's The Whisper Man . James Ashcroft's thriller may feel more driven by content than craft, but this adaptation of the bestselling novel by British crime author Alex North is solidly entertaining, if not quite as bone-chilling as its plot about a copycat serial killer preying on preteen boys suggests. In that sense, it doesn't approach the accelerating visceral intensity of the New Zealander director's 2021 debut Coming Home in the Dark , but as streaming fodder, it gets the job done. Related Stories TV Inside the Halloween Horror Nights 'Stranger Things' House and Epic Effort to Bring the Duffer Brothers' World to Life Movies Re-Watching 'Avengers: Endgame' Is "Required" to Understand 'Avengers: Doomsday,' Joe Russo Says
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