Keira Knightley shines in new Netflix thriller The | UK News

Hollywood’s main girl, Keira Knightley, is back on Netflix with The Woman in Cabin 10, following her profitable stint in last yr’s acclaimed spy sequence Black Doves, which earned her rave reviews and a second season, studies the Manchester Evening News.

This time around, the Pirates of The Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham actress steps into the sneakers of revered journalist Laura ‘Lo’ Blacklock, who finds herself embarking on an project aboard a luxurious yacht stuffed with eccentric and outrageously rich characters.

What initially seems to be a comfortable gig for the reporter swiftly spirals into a life-or-death state of affairs for Lo after she witnesses a girl being tossed overboard from the adjoining cabin 10.

However, there’s a catch: no one was supposed to be staying in that room and all passengers are accounted for.

This sparks a relentless pursuit for the reality, with Lo hell-bent on validating what she noticed, despite grappling with personal points and dealing with the collective disdain of her fellow high-end passengers, who merely need to indulge in food, drink and revelry.

Adapted from British writer Ruth Ware’s 2016 novel of the same title, The Woman in Cabin 10 initially strikes the proper chord as viewers are taken on a thrilling journey with Lo as she scrambles to collect any shred of evidence of the homicide and validate her sanity.

Regrettably, the narrative begins to lose momentum and feels repetitive midway through as Lo faces steady resistance from characters such as philanthropist Richard Buller (portrayed by Guy Pearce), Dr Robert Mehta (Art Malik) and rock star Danny Tyler (Paul Kaye).

By the time we attain the climax, it is difficult to maintain any suspension of disbelief. The plot pushes the boundaries to such an extent that it veers into the realm of absurdity, but by this stage, we’re already dedicated to seeing it through.

The only saving grace of The Woman in Cabin 10 is Knightley’s compelling efficiency at the centre of the story, which retains you rooting for Lo with her unwavering willpower.

Other forged members embrace Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso, The Crown’s Danny Ings and David Morrissey of Sherwood fame.

There’s even a Pirates of The Caribbean crossover with Knightley and Dead Men Tell No Tales star Kaya Scodelario, who performs a shallow influencer, takes a selfie with Lo and warns her to tread rigorously. Despite everybody being entertaining enough, it is Knightley who carries the weight of this story.

Of course, there’s the $150million tremendous yacht, where the movie was shot, that really immerses audiences with its claustrophobic corridors and confined areas. Despite its glitz and glamour, the luxurious vessel cannot conceal the shortcomings of this movie.

A more concise script sustaining a brisk tempo may need prevented this thriller from sinking like its titular character.

The Woman in Cabin 10 is launched on Netflix today