Film details
| Director | Michael Showalter |
|---|---|
| Screenplay | Nick Antosca, from Colleen Hoover’s novel |
| Cast | Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett |
| Genre | Psychological and erotic thriller |
| Distribution | Amazon MGM Studios |
| In Panama | Showing since 1 October |
This article summarises what critics have published and is not based on a review of our own from the screening room. Film details from FilmAffinity; Panama date according to the Cinemark listings.
What critics say
The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite the novels of his wife, Verity, a bestselling author who cannot finish them after an accident. Going through the material, Lowen finds what appear to be autobiographical notes with disturbing confessions about Jeremy himself, and struggles to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction and opportunity from obsession.
International reception has been mostly negative. Variety headlines it as a limp thriller with Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway, and The Hollywood Reporter argues that the lead trio tries and fails to lift a dumb mystery. Gold Derby, which rounds up the reviews, notes a nuance: several critics see it as the best Colleen Hoover adaptation so far, although, overall, mediocre.
The reading that emerges from the consensus is clear. Verity looks like a film for people who already know the novel or enjoy the erotic thriller, and less for anyone looking for a solid mystery. To decide whether it is worth seeing on the big screen, it helps to keep in mind that critics do not consider it a success, even if the cast is one of its main draws.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Verity?
Michael Showalter, with a screenplay by Nick Antosca from Colleen Hoover’s novel.
Who stars in Verity?
Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett.
What do critics say about Verity?
International reception is mostly negative: Variety calls it a limp thriller and The Hollywood Reporter a dumb mystery, although some critics see it as the best Colleen Hoover adaptation so far.
Where can you watch Verity in Panama?
In cinemas: it has been showing since 1 October, according to Cinemark Panama.
Related articles
Sources
- Cinemark Panama, film listings.
- Variety, review of Verity.
- The Hollywood Reporter, review of Verity.
- Gold Derby, round-up of Verity reviews.
- FilmAffinity, Verity page.
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