pratima347

I think it should be rated 9.4, not 8.4.

What a show!

One murder, many victims.. this show elaborates and oddly, displays that sentiment beautifully.

David Tennant is fabulous as DI Alec Hardy ;he's one of those few actors who emote so well with their eyes. Beautiful. Ms Colman who plays Ellie Miller is stunning! The way she brings several layers of emotion is amazing. Also, her tempo with that of the mood of the show is extremely fine tuned. I tried to find a flaw with the acting and after some time, gave up. Both the actors were perfect. The story itself is intriguing; I've never seen anything quite like this before and the end will surely leave even season watchers shocked. The treatment and detailed attention given to all the characters is praise worthy. The show deserves awards just for this feat alone. It takes some time to solve a single murder, 8 episodes, but they were all so well done..not one moment felt rushed or too slow..simply perfect!

The background score is apt, brings about a surge of emotion and helped in taking the show a notch higher.

These are the main points that I absolutely loved about the show. Watch it, whether you like murder mysteries or not.

I have to begin by appreciating Miles Teller. He is a brilliant actor! After watching Two night stand, I thought he'd be stuck doing rom coms but he does Whiplash and shines! J.K.Simmons is a seasoned actor but plays his part amazingly. All the tension and nervous energy that we feel in the movie is brought about mainly by Simmons. He's mostly not likable and I, like many others, did not quite approve of his technique of 'pushing kids over the edge'. He should push but should also know when to stop. Also, I felt like the end dragged a bit although during the (long!)final sequence I was cheering Teller for his drumming slap to Simmons. It was definitely a great shot. All in all, I liked the movie very much and initially, because of all the tension, I wanted to stop watching, but I did not and I am glad. It has many golden moments that will make you go whoa! There are a few points which required me to suspend my belief, like the bleeding hands from drumming, but I guess that just made the movie all the more intense. A very good movie and although it did not inspire me, it surely satisfied me and I will not be surprised if it bags more than a few awards.

I watched Before I go to sleep and Gone girl on 2 consecutive days and I liked the former much more. First of all, the run time is less and it's not too complicated. You almost have a clear idea of the lead actress's confusion within the first 20 minutes.

Acting was surely good.. Nicole Kidman plays her role very well, but the show stealer was Colin Firth! The neutral element he brings to his character and the way he balances his act throughout the movie were amazing. He alone managed to bring some tension to the movie.

It's no rocket science suspense..you just have to sit back and the mystery unravels the way you want and when you want it to. Overall, it's not one to be watched in a theater, but makes for a great DVD night or afternoon or whatever's your thing.