Adaptations from stage to screen aren’t always as impressive asGuillem Morales’The Wasp.
What Is ‘The Wasp’ About?
Naomie Harrisstars as Heather, a well-off housewife who’s stuck in a neglectful, emotionally abusive relationship.
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On a whim, she contacts a long-ago friend and once classmate, Carla (Natalie Dormer).
An avalanche of treachery cracks characters wide open, addressing both women’s metaphorical scars.
As dominance shifts between Carla and Heather, flashbacks reveal how coming-of-age bullying leaves lasting impressions.
Morales focuses on the symbolic illusions, especially recurring mentions of a “Tarantula Hawk Wasp.”
Comparison points are a smorgasbord, fromNick Tomnay’sThe Perfect HosttoAlexandre BustilloandJulien Maury’sInside.
Malcolm’s screenplay twists and turns with reckless appeal we begin to crave the next bombshell.
Hiccups are easy to forgive, especially when leads spit poison-tipped lines like heavyweight punches.
Cast
The Waspis now playing in theaters in the U.S. Click below for showtimes near you.
