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The most recent Netflix release, Wicked Little Letters, presents a wonderful reunion of Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, two actors well-known for their potent performances in the psychological drama The Lost Daughter set for 2021. Although Colman and Buckley appear in both Movies, their roles and the general tone of each movie cannot be more different, hence they make a fascinating double feature.
Critically praised drama The Lost Daughter examined the complicated inner world of middle-aged woman Leda, who was juggling the demands of motherhood and the haunting past. Colman and Buckley portrayed Leda at several ages, their performances stressing the emotional turmoil and weight of her past. For both performers, Wicked Little Letters—a lighthearted black comedy mystery based on a true story—offers a welcome variation of pace.
Edith Swan (Olivia Colman), a conservative woman who gets a string of anonymous and nasty letters igniting a local scandal, is the central character of Wicked Little Letters. Her neighbor Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley), a noisy Irish immigrant known for her vivid language, is the main suspect. Lead by Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan), a group of women set out their own inquiry, challenging the truth behind the accusations and revealing a web of secrets and misinterpretation as the town works through the enigmatic letters.
While The Lost Daughter highlighted Colman and Buckley's capacity for psychological complexity and emotional depth, Wicked Little Letters lets them use their comic muscles. As the expected Edith, Colman presents a deadpan performance; Buckley gives the part of the outspoken Rose a loud vitality. As they negotiate the tumult of the growing letter-writing saga, their on-screen dynamic is both funny and touching.
Testaments to Colman and Buckley's range as actresses are The Lost Daughter and Wicked Little Letters. Whereas in Wicked Little Letters they embrace humor and satire, in The Lost Daughter they explore the depths of human feeling. The difference between the two Movies emphasizes their range and talent as well as their capacity to move between genres.
For Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley fans, Wicked Little Letters is a wonderful treat. It presents an opportunity to see them share the screen in a fresh perspective, highlighting their comic timing and ability to lighten a narrative full of unanticipated turns. Wicked Little Letters is a movie you should add to your viewing list whether your taste is for a charming comedy or a gripping mystery.