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Netflix now streaming 'outstanding' crime film that received five Oscar nominations

Netflix subscribers have another critically acclaimed film to add to their must-watch list this week. This 2023 thriller was a major contender at the Oscars and has already captivated audiences worldwide with its spine-chilling mystery and thought-provoking themes. Starring one of Europe's most celebrated actresses, boasting an award from a prestigious film festival, five Academy Award nominations, and a commendable 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it may be one of the best films currently streaming on the platform. The film also secured a remarkable 91 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, proving that it wasn't just critics who were spellbound by every moment of this compelling drama. Anatomy of a Fall, the winner of the 2023 Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, is available on Netflix now and movie buffs are urged not to miss out on this one, Surrey Live reports. The gripping mystery unfolds after renowned novelist Sandra Voyter's (played by Sandra Hüller) husband Samuel Maleski (Samuel Theis) dies in a fall from the roof of their home. Sandra immediately becomes a suspect in his potential murder and must grapple with the intense scrutiny she faces in court as well as the painful memories of their tumultuous marriage leading up to his mysterious death. Concurrently, she forms a cautious yet tender friendship with her lawyer, Vincent Renzi (Swann Arlaud). Anatomy of a Fall is receiving widespread acclaim from fans, who are hailing it as a top-tier crime film. Renowned film critic Screen Rant recently ranked it as the best crime movie of the 2020s, stating: "Anatomy of a Fall should already hold a place alongside the best courtroom dramas ever made." The publication's glowing review continued: "Its surgical precision and economy of words draws the audience into a deceptively complex mystery that hinges on the smallest of details, although the emotional stakes of the case are really what dictates the flow of proceedings. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Anatomy of a Fall's ending ensures that it lives long in the memory, and it cements its place as the outstanding crime movie of the 2020s so far." Cinema Elite's five-star review echoed this sentiment: "Anatomy of a Fall works perfectly as a legal drama-thriller with its mystery as its narrative's key component, but there's a lot more that thematically drives the film. "Nothing's as binary as the prosecutors trying to hold Sandra responsible so desperately want it to be - whether it's the domestic disarray of her marital relationship or an underscore of regret and resentment, the film unpacks a lot in the most matter-of-fact way possible. An absolute must-watch." Another five-star review on Google further solidified the film's reputation: "I was engrossed throughout the movie and boy oh boy! ! What an amazing courtroom drama it was." One enthusiastic reviewer wrote: "Sandra Huller delivered a phenomenal performance throughout the film. It was my first and only movie of hers I've seen, yet I'm already her biggest fan." A Letterboxd user echoed the sentiment: "It's hard to view a film like this without reflecting on the best films of the year, because Cannes got it right - this is one of them." They continued: "It's one of the best versions of this type of film that I've seen and feels pretty flawless in execution." The reviewer also said: "It deserves the praise it's receiving. Absolutely watch this. Strong recommendation."