Tom's Guide Verdict
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Verdict: "A Private Life" perhaps takes a few too many twists and turns. The trippy black comedy thriller gets lost in itself at times. But an excellent score and a truly transformative performance from Jodie Foster always bring it back from the brink of mediocrity, and make it a worthwhile watch.
"A Private Life" is a surprisingly trippy, even quirky thriller. Perhaps, given that this movie is also considered a black comedy, that isn't a total shock. But for a movie that's ostensibly about a psychiatrist (Jodie Foster) investigating the mysterious death of one of her patients, there are more than a few moments that will have you laughing.
