The investigation of a series of crimes in Victorian London is linked to an isolated case of a wife accused of poisoning her husband.
The Limehouse Goldem is both a social analysis and a police investigation of horrific crimes. Half-romanticised, focused on the innocent and unlucky wife, the film manages to attract the audience through candour, curiosity and sensational elements. The ending is suspected a little earlier than intended but it is a well written and satisfying ending nonetheless.
Bill Nighy has replaced Alan Rickman due to ill health. Douglas Booth is brillian as Dan Leno, a real life character of the theatre-land of the time.
Directed by: Juan Carlos Medina
With: Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Sam Reid, Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan
Rating: 8/10
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