Deadline reviewed "A Talent For Murder," noting that Helen Mirren is mesmerizing as the tortured‑genius crime writer Patricia Highsmith. The review called the two‑hander flawed but very entertaining, placing it in a subgenre that examines a cult author’s life through their work.
Why it matters
Mirren fans see her take on a famed crime writer showcased at a major festival.
Key facts
- Helen Mirren plays Patricia Highsmith in the film "A Talent For Murder".
- The film screened at the Toronto Film Festival.
- Deadline described Mirren's performance as mesmerizing.
- The review called the film a flawed but very entertaining two‑hander about a cult author's life.
Evidence
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