Overview
- Nicole Kidman stars as Nancy Vandergroot, a Michigan teacher who grows suspicious of her husband's secretive behavior.
- Critics praise Kidman's performance as the film's standout element, though it struggles to overcome a lackluster script.
- The film's narrative is criticized for being predictable, illogical, and failing to develop its characters or themes effectively.
- Despite its setting in Holland, Michigan, the film fails to capitalize on the location's unique elements, rendering it interchangeable.
- Supporting actors Matthew Macfadyen and Gael García Bernal are noted as underutilized in underwritten roles, further diminishing the film's impact.