Destroyer (2018)

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Wow. This film is incredible. I loved it. One of the best of the year. Kidman is nothing short of phenomenal in a performance that will keep you riveted throughout the film's entire run time. Since I seem to be the first one to post who has seen it, I will keep my references to the plot simple, only to say that not only is Kidman's performance more than enough reason to see this film, but also that the story itself is a knockout and the reveals, when they come, are of a whiplash nature and work perfectly to create a full bodied film from beginning to end. For those that see the film, you will know exactly what I mean when I say the following.

[Show spoiler]You think you know what is happening here but you really don't.

What is so interesting to me is that I saw this film via an Academy screener that I received only hours after I went to see Aquaman and it was a real head turner to see Kidman in this film so soon after her turn in Aquaman. She was equally impressive in both films but boy, you couldn't have had two more polar opposite roles for her to play and to see them in such close proximity time wise was an interesting experience. If Kidman does not get a nomination, and she deserves a win, there is no justice in awards land. The same goes for this film.

Late add: I see the poll went up. My rating for Destroyer is 4.5/5 which I will bump up to a 5/5 for the poll.