Rosamund Pike shines in a comedy that proves yet again that she can play cold blooded and ruthless with style. In this film, Pike plays Marla Grayson a conwoman. She finds wealthy elderly marks who are placed in care facilities. Marla gets herself appointed the legal guardian by the court and then cleans the marks out. Along with her partner, Fran( Eiza Gonzalez) , Marla has the system rigged in her favour. Her problems start when she targets Jennifer Peterson played by Dianne Wiest. Jennifer is no helpless senior citizen. She has underworld connections.
This film can also be a commentary on the capitalist system. A society that allows people like Marla flourish must be corrupt. It is a testament to the script that we find yourself rooting for Marla even though she is a complete monster.
This film can also be a commentary on the capitalist system. A society that allows people like Marla flourish must be corrupt. It is a testament to the script that we find yourself rooting for Marla even though she is a complete monster.