Right now, Wicked Little Letters is "playing" on Netflix. Should it be playing or showing? Does one word originate from the stage and one from the movie theatre? I have always been a lover of words, and am currently reading a book about the making of a dictionary which has me thinking about so many of the words we use everyday. But before I veer too far off course, let me steer myself back to the purpose of this post.
Wicked Little Letters is about an investigation to get to the bottom of who is writing very dirty (as in full of the MOST colorful foul language you have ever heard) letters to some of the people in the village. It is actually based loosely on a true story.
Anyway, Chris and I LOVED it. Mary Ann and Dottie also were smitten. My brother went to bed before it was over but his wife loved it. So, with high marks by 5 out of 6 viewers I must recommend it to you.
Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley are so good, but my favorite may have been Anjana Vasan as "Woman Police Officer Moss". And it is not just because of her name. Can I recommend that you pop some corn, get a sharable bag of M&M's or your favorite movie candy, a Dr. Pepper, get all cozy/comfy in your favorite place to watch TV, and have a most pleasant afternoon?
Then let me know what you thought.
My husband and I watched it last weekend and loved it. I'd wanted to see it since I saw the first teaser prior to the theater release and was not disappointed. Olivia Colman is always a favorite, but I agree with you on Anjana Vasan.
Posted by: Terri W. | 08/15/2024 at 09:09 PM
Glad you enjoyed it - we weren't so sure 😉
I do hope you're reading one of Pip Williams' books set in Oxford though! Terrific reads, both of them, I'll look forward to hearing what you think.
Posted by: Gill Thomas | 08/16/2024 at 03:55 AM
You are 100% correct Gill. I am reading the dictionary of lost words by Pip Williams and am completely smitten.
Posted by: Carol | 08/17/2024 at 12:13 PM
Terri! Thanks for weighing in with your opinion!
Posted by: Carol | 08/17/2024 at 12:14 PM
Thank you for the review/recommendation! The movie was excellent. Acting, filming, costumes, and story. Loved the very end. I so enjoy your blog Carol. Cheers.
Posted by: Leslie Gelber | 08/25/2024 at 08:02 AM
Thanks Leslie!
Posted by: Carol | 08/25/2024 at 09:41 AM