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The Nest Movie Review

The Nest is a 2020 historical drama film directed by Sean Durkin and starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon. It’s a solid, though far from remarkable movie.

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“Things have dried up for me here“

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Life for an entrepreneur and his American family begin to take a twisted turn after moving into an English country manor. It’s a standard immigration story of two people having difficulty adjusting to their new life in the US. They have very little work opportunities, so they are forced to make money in the more problematic ways.

The best part of the movie is the protagonist pretending to be rich and the implications that result from such a false lifestyle. It showcases that this lie can actually go on for some time, but eventually it will be revealed to everybody. The dramatic elements with the two fighting were the highlights of this picture.

Jude Law is excellent as he always is and it’s a shame that he doesn’t get more work these days when in reality he is perfect for these stylish period piece movies. He’s the highlight of the film, but the lesser-known Carrie Coon is also very remarkable as his wife. Again, the two squaring off against each other was the best aspect to this film.

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The Nest is put into a thriller genre by many, but to me that assessment is utterly ridiculous. None of the elements are suspenseful in any shape or form. It’s a straight drama that isn’t intense at all. It is one of those examples where I wonder why they chose this wrong classification. The movie is stylish in terms of cinematography and interiors, but it’s hardly cinematic and it’s also not that memorable overall. It’s just solid and forgettable.