comments so far. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Bay of Silence (2:19) 2. I have never reviewed a movie before, but this movie infuriated me so much, I decided I needed to. Based on a 1986 novel by English author Lisa St. Aubin de Teran, the film is notable for its multiple European settings, including London, Italy, where the eponymous bay can be found, Normandy and Switzerland (Im not sure why we went there). Amadeos early arrival occurs after Rosalind suffers an accidental fall from a balcony. It introduces storylines that have no bearing on the story and ultimately have no resolution and no explanation. Inside are photographs supposedly taken by a famous photographer named J.B. Raven. The director is Paula van der Oest, working with a script adapted from Lisa St Aubin de Tern's 1986 novel. He then called his dad Michael for help, and it was Michael and Kyle who drove Saif's body from the gym and tossed it into the bay. PREVIEW. The film's pained, ugly revelations finally carry more weight than any amateur detective work leading up to them: a #MeToo reckoning hidden within a glinting, noir-esque hall of mirrors. The movie is a bit convoluted - but it isn't really that bad. When Rosalind becomes pregnant their blended family moves into an enormous London house and settle in for a gilded life. The Bay season 3 ending explained Who killed Saif? By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Later, at a restaurant, Rosalind makes a joke about the French word for mussel and how it is also a French synonym for a female naughty bit. Eventually tracking Rosalind to the French Normandy coast, a location that had been the scene of earlier trauma for her, Will discovers that his son has died under mysterious circumstances. Basically a story of a schizophrenic lady wrapped up in multiple unbelievable events. I couldnt help wondering what Gone Girl writer Gillian Flynn might have done with this story of a woman with dark secrets in her past. "The Bay of Silence" Not Rated. And he try to find the truth behind her.. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. The final episode of the series has Jenn still trying to juggle her private life with the complex murder case she is investigating. So does she solve the case and discover who killed Saif? Such a donkey as this is worth from sixty to a hundred pounds sterling. I'm still a bit confused how the kid died but don't care enough to watch it again. Bay of Silence, directed by Paula van der Oest (Zus and Zo) and written by Caroline Goodall, is a film of almosts. User Ratings When an unarmed Will faces a vengeful Milton, it is Rosalind, in a dramatic twist who decides Milton's fate. Good start with poor end. Suffice it to say that this truth was tough for a confused Will to take as he was left to pick up the pieces as the wellbeing of his wife and their twin daughters Florence (Litiana Biutanaseva) and Harriet (Lilibet Biutanaseva) were in the balance. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features We dont get much time to think about this, because Rosalind runs off with the kids while Will is on a business trip. Meanwhile, Rosalind conveniently has no memory of what happened or even why she went back to France. There are no featured reviews for The Bay of Silence because the movie has not released yet (). Director Paula van der Oest Writers Caroline Goodall Lisa St Aubin de Tern (novel) Stars Claes Bang Olga Kurylenko Brian Cox [3], Principal photography began in July 2018, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. An utter waste of talent. He roams London, secretly investigating the mystery of his wife's past until his obsession and grief drives the vulnerable Rosalind to take refuge with Milton. Raven took a famous picture of Rosalind when she was 14, one that hangs on Miltons wall. 'The Bay of Silence' Review: A Fine Cast Classes Up an Old-School Noir With #MeToo Overtones Claes Bang, Olga Kurylenko and Brian Cox keep Paula van der Oest's trauma-laced mystery engrossing . But soon after the birth of her son Rosalind begins acting strangely, manic and paranoid, scratching off little strips of wallpaper with her fingernails. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. But the twist at the end is easily guessable, and poor Kurylenko, an executive producer on the film, really has very little to do here. While Jenn is calling Manning for back-up, Kyle who had been working/hiding underneath one of the cars runs out and drives off in the suspicious car, and Jenn follows in hot pursuit. This film start with a girl running away, and the introduction of a couple(Will and Rosalind) scene! Certainly the cinematography by Guido Van Gennep and good direction suggest a sinister atmosphere, but the writing is muddled, and, with the exception of Will, there is little character development. Led by Danish actor Claes Bang as Will (The Square), Bang is the glue that keeps the film from completely falling apart. Could Ritchie have killed Saif out of jealousy? On Amazon, Apple TV, VUDU and other streaming platforms Grade: B minus Dip your toe into the murky waters of "The Bay of Silence." Based on a 1986 novel Additional taxes may apply. Brian Coxs Milton (Succession) can always be counted on to convey complexity, while remaining the kind of ominous that can never quite be pinpointed. Unable to believe his wife is culpable, Will secretly buries Amadeo in the dead of night and flees France with his family to a Swiss mountain clinic to help Rosalind recover. FAQ "British Council Film - The Bay of Silence", "Hollywood actress picks Newcastle for location of her starry new feature film", "Claes Bang, Olga Kurylenko, Brian Cox Thriller 'The Bay Of Silence' Sells To U.S. & International Territories EFM", "Watch The UK trailer For The Bay Of Silence", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Bay_of_Silence&oldid=1115850834, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from October 2021, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 October 2022, at 14:46. 3/10 Didn't hold up bgmagic22 17 August 2020 Warning: Spoilers 29 out of 43 found this helpful. One thing is notable that Olga Kurylenkoy is just looking charming and slim young beauty like a new actress while she did many movies before. Milton is a collector whose items include numerous pictures, statues, and a massive gun cabinet. The film is replete with mirror images and mysterious and expressionistic photographs. At Vinnie's gym, Jenn looks at the various trophies on display and realises that before Saif joined, his friend Ritchie had been the one winning boxing awards. Paula van der Oest, Producer: Imperative Entertainment, Please check your entries and try again. I find the plot engaging at first, but towards the middle I got really confused. What utter garbage. Wasting time to watch! The Bay of Silence is a 2020 internationally co-produced thriller film directed by Paula van der Oest from a screenplay by Caroline Goodall based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Lisa St . The director is Paula van der Oest, working with a script adapted from Lisa St Aubin de Terns 1986 novel. This is mores the pity because the cast, overall, is quite good. Aiming to be a mystery/thriller in the vein of Hitchcock, it never achieves that lofty goal. The Bay Of Silence offers plenty to intrigue fans of psychological thrillers. Bearded mystery men roam around outside the decrepit house where Will finds his wife; Rosalinds parents dole out information in chunks small enough for you think theyre hiding something; Will squirms in agony because he doesnt know the cause of Amadeos death, an answer that could have possibly been answered had he not put him in a paupers grave. Wow ! Meanwhile, Cox as Milton elevates his character by making him more than mere window dressing with his dynamic screen presence in limited screen time, however, not by much. Thanks for subscribing! First stop is her ex-stepdad, the rich and powerful art collector Milton (nicely played by Brian Cox, with less boom and bluster, more quiet menace than usual). A parcel arrives for Rosalind, containing a metal case that we saw being hidden by a girl in Italy in a prologue. Rosalind, whose name recalls Shakespeares cross-dressing heroine, becomes convinced she had twins, again, and goes sleep-walk searching for Amadeos sibling in the night, scratching at the new wallpaper. Why did you let them take my baby? she accuses Will as mysterious, something sinister is afoot music plays. While you'd expect Chris's stroppy madam of a daughter to start celebrating, Erin actually looks a tiny bit guilty it seems it has finally dawned on her that the moods and mean treatment of Conor could be one of the reasons the relationship between her dad and Jenn is so strained. It's the actors who keep things compelling even when the plotting gets untidy. The Bay of Silence is a 2020 internationally co-produced thriller film directed by Paula van der Oest from a screenplay by Caroline Goodall, based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Lisa St Aubin de Tern. A Canadian who prefers to get out of the cold and into the warmth of a movie theatre. 20. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Why Never Have I Ever season 4 fan theory is wrong, RuPaul's Drag Race winner on finale performance, EastEnders' Denise finally confronted over affair, The Bay newcomer on replacing Morven Christie, The Bays Nadeem Islam wants a Deaf James Bond, Last Kingdom Seven Kings Must Die ending explained. It is the director, van der Oest, expert at creating an ominous tone, who almost succeeds at tying everything together. The Bay of Silence has its pleasures, not the least of which are its many vacation stops and beautiful people lead actors. She is so adamant about this that the viewer starts thinking Will is up to no good. A bit mystery, but overall super bored, and full of annoying overuse scene! Were also introduced to Milton (Cox), a shady looking maid of Eastern European descent and later, Candy (Shalisha James-Davis), the nanny who will take care of baby Amadeo after hes born prematurely. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. Will believes his wife Rosalind is innocent of their son's suspected murder, only to discover the devastating truth behind her past links her to another unsolved crime. That's it! Though story seems suspense and thriller, it only last till climax . The Bay of Silence: John Swihart Debuts His Score To The Noir Thriller September 8, 2020 Soundtracks, Scores and More Staff Lakeshore Records has released the soundtrack to The Bay of Silence, featuring original score by John Swihart ( Napoleon Dynamite, " How I Met Your Mother" , Youth in Revolt). Will believes his wife Rosalind is innocent of their son's suspected murder, only to discover the devastating truth behind her past links her to another unsolved crime. The Bay of Silence (also a region of Italy) is based on the book by Lisa St Aubin de Tern and follows a married couple named Will (Bang) and Rosalind (Kurylenko) and the roller coaster surrounding the birth of their son as it would eventually unearth the truth behind Rosalinds unusual behavior stemming from a troubled past (because obviously). Its the first of many times Caroline Goodalls adaptation of Lisa St Aubin de Tern's book sends us down a path that is either beyond unsatisfying or doesnt even makes sense. Rosalind, a talented photographer, suffers a traumatic accident while taking pictures of her girls and Will. Cornered by the police (maybe he shouldn't have chosen such a flashy red motor as his getaway vehicle), Kyle is arrested and taken for questioning at the police station. You have to suspend your disbelief for sure. A protogonist's wife suddenly become a crazy and killed their own son. This was as mysterious a thriller as I have seen this year. 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