Film Review – Wicked Little Letters

Thea Sharrock, director of “The One and Only Ivan” and “Me Before You,” takes on a true story of obscenity and mystery in “Wicked Little Letters.” Jonny Sweet claims a screenplay credit for this examination of written horror in Britain, which tracks levels of hysteria as explicit letters are mailed by an anonymous writer, pitting neighbors against each other as blame for such hostility triggers a war between women. “Wicked Little Letters” has a magnificent cast, with Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley portraying battling characters, and the supporting team is also stellar, bringing flavor to a sour study of spitefulness. It’s an uneven tone that ultimately gets in the way of the viewing experience, as Sharrock is tasked with creating balance as the material reaches light and dark spaces. She’s unable master the challenging mood of the film, which can’t quite decide if it wants to be a farce or a serious study of empowerment. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com