Fool Me Once starts off intriguing but descends into illogical twists. Michelle Keegan is miscast as the lead, failing to portray the grit required for an ex-military character. Her one-note acting exposes the poor writing. While the premise hooks you in initially after Keegan's character sees her dead husband on a nanny cam, the plot becomes increasingly absurd. Side stories lead nowhere, characters act erratically with unclear motivations, and the final reveal strains credulity. The talented supporting cast is wasted. Ultimately Fool Me Once collapses under the weight of its own twists. Harlan Coben stories excel on wild plots, but this stretches too far. The directing seems more focused on shocks over coherence. Perhaps setting in Manchester instead of the book's New York location contributed to the disjointed feel. Diehard Coben fans may still enjoy, but for most viewers, the payoff won't justify enduring the logical leaps required.
Review of Fool Me Once
Fool Me Once
(2024)
Illogical actions and mediocre acting make this thriller fall flat
21 January 2024