"Netflix and Amazon have both made successful inroads in the realm of Hallmark-style Christmas rom-coms, and with The Woman in Cabin 10, Netflix gives us a glossy version of a Lifetime thriller, full of aspirational locations, gaslighting villains, and untrustworthy men. The excellent cast - which includes Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and Ted Lasso 's Hannah Waddingham - are all punching way above the quality of the script, which has a tendency to state the obvious."
"Adapted from the bestselling novel by Ruth Ware, The Woman in Cabin 10 stars Knightley as Laura Blacklock, a workaholic investigative journalist who just got back from a traumatic assignment. Urged by her editor to take a break, she agrees to a working vacation: A trip on a gorgeous luxury yacht belonging to billionaire Richard Bullmer (Guy Pearce), who wants her to write about his latest charity project."
The Woman in Cabin 10 follows Laura Blacklock, a workaholic investigative journalist recovering from a traumatic assignment who accepts a working vacation aboard a billionaire's luxury yacht to profile his charity. The voyage includes a terminally ill wife, a private doctor, a tech CEO, a charismatic wealthy woman, an influencer, and Laura's photographer ex. The film resembles Knives Out-style whodunits and secluded-suspect mysteries, using aspirational locations and gaslighting antagonists. Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and Hannah Waddingham deliver strong performances that elevate familiar material. The script frequently states the obvious and relies on genre conventions, resulting in glossy production values but predictable plotting.
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