Director: Tobias Lindholm

Writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns

​

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne

​

In a North American general hospital ICU unit a series of mysterious deaths take place much to the confusion of the medical staff. Jessica Chastain plays Amy, a night nurse on the ward who’s excels in patient care and befriends her residents. When the ICU becomes overrun the hospital administer Charlie Cullen (Eddie Redmayne) to provide support for the night ward. Amy and Charlie form an unwavering bond when Amy confides in Charlie about a severe health conditioning she is battling and her chaotic life as a single mother. Charlie provides the emotional and physical support that Amy is yearning for, until the unexplained deaths start taking place. Charlie is investigated and Amy works with the local police to uncover the truth. 

This emotional medical thriller morphs into a police investigative drama at a seamless rate. From emotional death scenes to terrifying interrogations The Good Nurse is a rollercoaster of a film whilst overflowing with quick turns and a perfectly paced plot. 

​

Chastain and Redmayne give outstanding performances and gel with each other in an unlikely way. When directed by Tobias Lindholm both performers melt into the roles flawlessly and drive the film with intelligence and pure craft. Redmaynes portrayal of serial killer Cullen takes a short time to get going but once he sinks into the characteristics of this complex character he delivered a career best performance. Chastain is always one to watch but the vulnerability she creates when expressing the everyday struggles of Amy, a single mother who is desperate to pass her probation just to benefit from the health insurance owed to her is exquisite. 

​

In a heartbreakingly powerful climactic scene the whole film takes a tonal shift and is closed by the unimaginable post script which reminds the audience of the reality behind this haunting true story. 

​

The Good Nurse is a triumph.