Doctor Sleep surprised me with its heart and a strong sense of the characters and their journeys. It has fun riffing off "The Shining" (and the actors reprising the original roles are actually one of the weaker parts of the movie), but Danny's story of trauma and growth rings very true, especially with McGregor's beautiful performance.
Of course, it's Rebecca Ferguson whose brilliant character creation as Rose the Hat that steals the show. Her movement, voice, beauty, calm fury are all rich and believable. The child murders committed by her and her family are truly horrific and effectively done.
Abra's character is a little too self-assured for a 13 year old, even a smart and powerful one, but I have few complaints about the movie and the characters have stayed with me days after watching.
Of course, it's Rebecca Ferguson whose brilliant character creation as Rose the Hat that steals the show. Her movement, voice, beauty, calm fury are all rich and believable. The child murders committed by her and her family are truly horrific and effectively done.
Abra's character is a little too self-assured for a 13 year old, even a smart and powerful one, but I have few complaints about the movie and the characters have stayed with me days after watching.