The film brought to mind "Unhinged" from 2020; Guy Pearce gives a noteworthy performance, full of character, similar to what Russell Crowe did in that movie. However, like that earlier work, the rest of this narrative feels flimsy and unbelievable. Pearce portrays “Cogburn,” a reclusive British writer who is tracked by a novelist named "William DuKent." At first, Cogburn is resistant, but for reasons that aren't entirely clear, he begins to call this man from public phones, leaving messages demanding he go away. (It’s hard to explain why he doesn't simply disregard him). This continued contact then triggers the writer’s desire for a dog and alcohol, and after one evening of overindulgence, he meets "Higgins," a local police officer played by Alice Eve. The plot shifts from an examination of personalities to a rather absurd mystery involving a shooting that happened 25 years before in Knoxville, which resulted in “Tufford” (Alex Pettyfer) being sentenced to life imprisonment in a high-security facility. As things progress, it becomes apparent that someone is orchestrating events and manipulating "Cogburn." The identity of this person, and their motives, are eventually revealed, but by then the story has lost its initial appeal and feels overly complicated. Pearce's performance is genuinely good; he really shines. But Pettyfer’s character speaks with a high-pitched voice and doesn’t convey any real threat – he’s about as intimidating as a damp teabag. The ending, while explaining everything, ultimately falls short.

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