Anton Corbijn directs the psychological thriller adaptation “A Talent for Murder,” which premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film stars Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich in a two-hander format, presenting a twisty narrative inspired by Patricia Highsmith, with Joanna Murray-Smith adapting the material from her play “Switzerland.”
Both outlets describe the movie as featuring a confrontational, character-driven approach, with Mirren playing a cranky crime author based on Highsmith. IndieWire highlights the “punchy” and “two-hander” emphasis, while The Hollywood Reporter frames the production as a deliberately “twisty” psychological thriller under Corbijn, also noting additional cast. The Hollywood Reporter adds that Olivia Cooke is part of the ensemble, expanding beyond the central Mirren–Ehrenreich dynamic emphasized by IndieWire.
Across the reviews, the consensus is that Corbijn helms a festival premiere that blends Highsmith’s storytelling style with a tight dramatic structure, using performances and adaptations to deliver suspense and reversals.
