Key Highlights
- Don’t Say a Word, a psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy, has landed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland.
- The film, based on Andrew Klavan’s novel of the same name, involves a New York psychologist treating a mentally unstable patient to secure his kidnapped daughter from jewel thieves.
- Sean Bean portrays Patrick Koster, a gang leader in the movie.
- Despite poor reviews with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 23%, the film received positive feedback from some viewers on IMDb.
New Home for Don’t Say a Word on Netflix
The psychological thriller “Don’t Say a Word,” starring Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy, has found its new streaming home in the UK and Ireland. The film, which originally aired on Prime Video but is now available exclusively on Netflix, tells the story of a New York psychologist who must coax a code from a silent patient to save his kidnapped daughter.
Sean Bean takes on the role of Patrick Koster, the gang leader leading the jewel thieves in the movie. The cast also includes Guy Torry, Jennifer Esposito, Famke Janssen, and Oliver Platt. Based on Andrew Klavan’s novel of the same name, “Don’t Say a Word” is set to engage audiences with its intricate plot and star-studded cast.
Reception: Mixed Reviews
The critical reception for “Don’t Say a Word” has been largely negative. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a score of 23% from 113 reviews. However, user reviews on IMDb reveal a more favorable response from some viewers.
“Overall, I really liked this movie,” one viewer wrote. “The trailers had me thinking it was going to be kind of ‘cheesy,’ but this was actually very engrossing.” Another added, “Michael Douglas and Sean Bean both deliver great performances in this thriller.”
Sean Bean’s Diverse Portfolio
Beyond “Don’t Say a Word,” Sean Bean has starred in numerous other productions on Netflix. These include the 2005 film “Flightplan,” where he co-stars with Jodie Foster and Peter Sarsgaard, as well as the acclaimed series “Snowpiercer.” In “Snowpiercer,” Bean plays Joseph Wilford, an eccentric billionaire and inventor who leads a train circling the globe in a post-apocalyptic world.
Bean has also appeared in other notable productions such as the legal anthology series “Accused” and the Red Riding Trilogy. His diverse career on Netflix showcases his range as an actor and his enduring appeal to audiences.
Conclusion
The addition of “Don’t Say a Word” to Netflix’s UK and Ireland catalogue marks another strong move for the streaming platform in the thriller genre. While initial critical reactions were lukewarm, positive feedback from viewers suggests that this psychological thriller may still hold value for fans of the genre.
