The Wasp – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Wasp is a smart thriller.
Director: Guillem Morales
Writer: Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Screenplay)
Cast
- Naomie Harris (Black Bag)
- Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones)
- Dominic Allburn
- Jack Morris
Plot: Follows Heather and Carla, who meet after having not spoken in years. Heather is about to present a very unexpected proposition that could change their lives forever.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Wasp starts when Heather (Harris) turns to an old classmate Carla (Dormer). She has a proposition for her to kill her abusive husband. When the two meet up to discuss the final plan, things take an unexpected twist.
The two explore their school relationship and how it affected their lives. However, the truth has pushed them to the limits and now they are tested with how far they will go.
Verdict on The Wasp
Recap
The movie follows two former classmates who reunite for an unusual proposal. However, things take a dramatic twist when the truth comes out and the two battle for control of the situation.
Best Parts
The movie uses the idea of two people discussing a plan and what they want. Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer are both fantastic, with their performances carrying the story perfectly. It has an excellent series of twists in the plans which leave us shocked with where the story goes. This is an excellent example of a tight hour-and-a-half thriller that breaks the mould. It uses the suburban setting to elevate things, too.
Final Thoughts –The Wasp is a perfect example of a great thriller in a tight time frame.
