83% of critics give this film a positive review.
A dark romance, MY COUSIN RACHEL tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feeling become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Directed By: Roger Michell
Written By: Roger Michell
A fresh and un-stuffy period drama, but it could have done with a pinch more danger.
There’s enough dark sizzle between leads Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin to keep the audience involved through the underpowered middle stretches before the film regains its footing, delivering a disquieting shiver of a conclusion.
For all the will-changing and bodice-ripping and skulking about, Michell’s take on the material lands in a bland zone better suited for “Masterpiece Theatre” season-filler than for the big screen.
A perfect antidote to the surfeit of noisy summer releases, this period mystery is stunningly well done.

This complex, candid character study makes for compelling viewing, with staggeringly impressive character development that brings out two powerhouse performances from the lead stars Sam Claflin and Rachel Weisz.

A visually beautiful adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic tale; I enjoyed the film but longed for a darker, more nebulous journey.
Weisz shows her Oscar-winning talents by hitting precisely the right notes throughout My Cousin Rachel: from warmth to guile to chilly practicality.
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