Are you a fan of thrillers? Here is a movie for your weekend watch. ‘The Little Things’ is directed by John Lee Hancock and had its theatrical release in January 2021. It has Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto in the lead roles. It is available to watch on Netflix.
It is a thriller that is different from others in the genre. It has a slow execution and gives time to think about what is happening and what may happen next. ‘The Little Things‘ follows the story of detective Joe Deacon, who has a very clear record but had no promotion for 15 long years. Jimmy Baxter, a high ranked officer is appointed to investigate the murder of a young girl. He wants Joe to work with him and needs help from him in the case. While the two have a very smart suspect, they are not sure how to catch him in the act. In the pursuit, Jimmy Baxter does something unintended and that reminds Joe of something he had done years ago in his youth. The twist in the end completely turns the story in a different direction.
As the dialogue in the movie says, ‘It’s the Little things’, the little things, or Aspects that usually go unnoticed are dealt with great care in the film. The cinematography is great, the performances are beyond amazing. And the old school American music will help you relate to the mood of the film in every scene.
The music is composed by Thomas Newman and the cinematography is handled by John Schwartzman. The film had got mixed reviews but all critics and audiences agreed on one thing that the performance of the actors were terrific. Watch ‘The Little Things’ on Netflix now or you will miss a wonderful one.