The Associated Press’ film writers picks for best movies of 2021: Lindsey Bahr: 1. “The Lost Daughter”: There’s an element of danger, real and theoretical, permeating every moment of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s electric adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel.
Despite the idyllic Greek seaside setting and the intoxicating premise of a solo vacation, the unease hovers oppressively as we follow the brilliant, passionate, selfish, cruel and inscrutable Leda Caruso (Olivia Colman) through some unorthodox choices, past and present.
Not only is she one of the richest characters that has ever graced our screens, it’s the kind of film that will bury itself in your subconscious.
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