I Care a Lot

 

In this sleek psychological thriller, Rosamund Pike goes Gone Girl Level 999. She portrays Marla Grayson, a predatory guardian. Her hustle? She looks for rich elderly people, "arranges" to have herself declared as their legal guardian, puts them in an overpriced retirement home, then sells off and milks their assets under the guise of "taking care" of them. Everything is going well for Marla until she chooses a prey with very powerful friends.

Everyone in this film is a villain. Everyone in this film is an asshole. Marla Grayson makes herself even more unlikeable by spewing off cheesy girl power lines, when all she is is a greedy grifter. Rosamund Pike's acting is so convincing, she makes you want to shove her stupid vape stick down her throat.

Why should you watch this film?

1. The scene where Marla Grayson negotiates and has a verbal showdown with a lawyer representing her latest ward/prey is worth the price of admission.

2. Peter Dinklage with a performance that may not be as stellar as his Tyrion Lannister portrayal, but we should watch because we miss him.

I Care A Lot can be streamed on Netflix.