It’s not every day that Netflix releases a true crime movie that really gets under your skin, but “Woman of the Hour” manages to do just that. I was eager to watch it after hearing the glowing reviews surrounding its release, but I didn’t expect it to grip me as intensely as it did. Now that "Woman of the Hour" has claimed the No. 1 spot on the streaming service, it’s poised to get even more recognition.
This compelling movie marks Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut and redefines the true crime genre by sidestepping the more egregious pitfalls often associated with it. Rather than sensationalizing the events, it leans into the grounded horror of what actually happened. And this is why it leaves viewers feeling unsettled rather than entertained.
