Key Highlights
- Sean Bean’s “Don’t Say a Word” has been added to Netflix in the UK and Ireland.
- The film stars Michael Douglas as a psychologist treating a mentally unstable patient.
- Critics have given the movie poor reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 23% from 113 reviews.
- User reviews on IMDb were more positive than critics’, praising the performances and psychological aspects.
New Psychological Thriller Lands on Netflix
Sean Bean’s latest psychological thriller, Don’t Say a Word, has made its way to streaming giant Netflix in the UK and Ireland. The film, based on Andrew Klavan’s novel of the same name, is now available for subscribers to watch.
Plot Overview
In Don’t Say a Word, Michael Douglas takes on the role of a New York psychologist who must treat a patient with a violent past. The stakes are high when Bean’s character, Patrick Koster, kidnaps the psychiatrist’s daughter in an attempt to secure her freedom from a gang of jewel thieves led by himself.
The psychologist is forced into a delicate and dangerous game to extract a crucial code from his patient, played by Brittany Murphy, who hasn’t spoken for ten years. The film also features Skye McCole Bartusiak as the kidnapped daughter and includes Guy Torry, Jennifer Esposito, Famke Janssen, and Oliver Platt in supporting roles.
Reception
The critical reception of Don’t Say a Word has been decidedly mixed. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes have given the film a disappointing score of 23% based on 113 reviews, indicating that most reviewers found the movie lacking in quality and impact.
However, user reviews on IMDb paint a different picture. Several viewers expressed their satisfaction with the film’s plot and performances, particularly praising Michael Douglas for his lead role and Sean Bean as an excellent villain.
One reviewer noted, “Overall, I really liked this movie, which surprised me a little bit. The trailers had me thinking it was going to be kind of ‘cheesy’ but this was actually very engrossing.” Another commented, “This movie is totally underrated! It’s a really good thriller with interesting psychological aspects.”
Sean Bean’s Filmography on Netflix
Sean Bean, known for his roles in A Song of Ice and Fire series and other high-profile productions, has contributed to the streaming platform’s growing collection. In addition to Don’t Say a Word, he is also featured in two other titles available on Netflix:
- Flightplan, where Bean stars opposite Jodie Foster and Peter Sarsgaard, following the disappearance of Foster’s daughter mid-flight.
- The Snowpiercer series, which ran for four seasons, sees him take on a significant role as Joseph Wilford in the dystopian setting of a train circling the globe after a global freeze.
For those looking to explore more from Bean and other talented actors, Don’t Say a Word is now streaming on Netflix, offering a compelling blend of psychological tension and star performances. While critics may have mixed feelings about the film, it seems that dedicated fans and viewers will find much to appreciate.
