Boston Strangler (2023) – Review (SPOILER WARNING ⚠️)**
This is exactly the kind of film I love. Thrilling, based on a real story, and packed with emotion. I don’t know what it is, but I always enjoy a film more when I know it’s based on true events, it just hits harder.
And this story? Insane. Yes, it happened in the 1960s-70s, but honestly? It still feels disturbingly plausible today. Women being targeted? Upsetting. Women being dismissed at work? Upsetting. Women being expected to put their careers on hold for their husbands? Also upsetting. All of it felt so real because it is.
What really made the film stand out was that we follow the woman journalist investigating the case. It’s not just about the crimes; it’s about her. Her persistence, her ability to see through the corruption, the cover-ups, the pressure to stop… and the fact that she didn’t give up. It was powerful. Aspirational. Inspiring. Everything.
Also, can we talk about Keira Knightley? She was so good in this. Her acting was spot on, subtle but strong, and she’s just stunning on screen. I don’t know if I somehow missed all the promo for this film, but I had never even heard of it before watching it, which is wild for such a recent release. It deserves way more attention.
Still, it’s heartbreaking to think this is all true, and that some people never faced consequences. But that’s why films like this matter. They remind us.
Rating: 8/10 Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Especially if you love true crime, journalism stories, or strong women doing the work no one else would.
