I love it when an actor plays against type, and in ‘Heretic," Hugh Grant completely sheds his usually charismatic skin. The once floppy-haired Englishman has made a career out of playing loveable (sometimes sightly) roguish rom-com leads, and while we got a taste of his ability to play the bad guy in “Paddington 2,” Grant goes full-on twisted villain in this gripping dark thriller. And the results are better than I could have ever imagined.
“Heretic” just arrived on premium video-on-demand platforms (including Amazon and Apple), letting you stream this slightly overlooked movie from the comfort of your own home. This tense thriller might not seem like the perfect seasonal watch, but now is an excellent time to watch as Grant's performance has just been nominated for a Golden Globe.
