13/20
He assaulted her before escaping capture
Scenario
Delia Balmer, a nurse at the agency, meets Sweeney, who confesses to killing his ex-girlfriend. Balmer rebuilds her life to confront Sweeney seven years later after he is arrested for another murder.
Based on a true crime story
Bodies are dumped in the canals of Rotterdam (not Amsterdam) and London. Mainly because of Anne Maxwell Martin’s performance.
Finally, she has a role that showcases her invaluable talents
Shaun Evans brings all the creepiness to a role that I’m sure deeply disturbed him as an actor. He’s been one of my all-time favorites since his brilliant turn as the young Inspector Morse.
Please let them win ALL the awards
It’s hard to see him play such a darkly disturbed soul, but then you know you’re watching someone with such star power – you can’t take your eyes off him. Ann’s acting skills are just off the charts in depth of emotion, ranging from awkward humor to deep deep pain.
