‘Unabomber’ Review: Netflix’s Unfocused Ted Kaczynski Thriller Is a Dud
Jacob Tremblay, Shailene Woodley and Russell Crowe star in a true crime drama that tries to be everything but doesn’t amount to much The post ‘Unabomber’ Review: Netflix’s Unfocused Ted Kaczynski Thriller Is a Dud appeared first on TheWrap .
Netflix's latest thriller, "Unabomber," delves into the life of Ted Kaczynski, the man responsible for the Unabomber mail bombings. The film is split into two halves, both of which struggle to create a compelling narrative. In the second half, set in the 1990s, FBI Agent Joanne Miller (Shailene Woodley) investigates a lead that seems too easy.
Meanwhile, in the early 1970s, a young Ted Kaczynski (Jacob Tremblay) participates in a psychological experiment under Harvard professor Henry Murray (Russell Crowe). Crowe's portrayal of Murray is convincing, showcasing the professor's manipulative nature. Shailene Woodley, however, is given a screenplay that fails to develop her character effectively.
The film attempts to draw parallels between Kaczynski's and Miller's struggles against their superiors, but these connections lack depth. Ultimately, "Unabomber" fails to decide whether it wants to be a true crime thriller, a psychological profile, or a supervillain origin story. The film's biggest issue is its failure to transition from one aspect to the other, resulting in two underwhelming halves that do not come together.
Despite strong performances and an intense score by composer Marco Beltrami, "Unabomber" falls short of being a notable cinematic experience.
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