Alien at the Movies

In this mystery/dark romance, a young Englishman Phillip (Sam Claflin) rushes to see his ailing guardian & cousin Ambrose only to learn of his sudden demise. Phillip becomes suspicious of the wife Rachel (Rachel Weisz) & plots revenge until he meets her & falls under her spell.  Thus a romance begins but then motives start to be questioned. Is she a gold digger and/or a black widow? Or is he just being paranoid? Is it illness, accidental, or murder? This is a fabulous looking period piece & well acted but it moves along like a sloth with a few loose ends/plot holes. The film is guaranteed to generate much discussion about the events that have transpired. Depending on your point of view, each may choose a particular side & some may just be confused.

Alien gives it 2 "inheritance" stars out of 4.