Overview

• The adaptation of the 2016 bestseller is now streaming on Netflix, led by Keira Knightley as journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock.
• The film holds a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting a broadly negative critical consensus.
• Many book readers say key suspense elements were lost and point to substantial character and plot changes, including added roles.
• Some viewers defend the release as an entertaining thriller and single out Knightley and the ensemble for praise.
• Coverage notes the production shot aboard a real $150 million superyacht, with a cast that includes Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario and David Ajala.