Film review: Jekyll and Hyde (2021) directed by Steve Lawson.

This time I am reviewing the 2021 film Jekyll and Hyde directed by Steve Lawson. This film is a reimagining of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novella, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886). Normally I am not a fan of films that reimagine books but this was very good. In this film, the story is told from the perspective of Dr Henry Jekyll's friend, Gavin Utterson. Utterson (played by Tom Hendryk) is a lawyer who tries protest his friend's innocence when Jekyll is accused of murder and subsequent suicide.

Throughout the film, Gavin Utterson tries to work out the truth, speaking to people and trying to delay the police. The policeman in charge is trying to close the case, not wanting to entertain the possibility the idea that Henry Jekyll could be innocent and that his suicide was anything more than just a suicide. His determination to prove his friend's innocence is a, obvious testament to their friendship and I find it touching. Utterson comes across as a kind and loving man; look at his relationship with his partner Sarah Utterson (played by Helen Crevel). I notice when the truth comes out he proves his love for her.

Sarah Utterson is equally caring and loving towards Gavin. She is also a feisty woman, which she proved on more than one occasion. I loved seeing her resistance at the end of the film. That scene was great, even if they tried to have me jumping out of my skin. Grim! The whole film was good too and I liked watching it. It might not have bene long but it was loosely based on a novella, which was shorter in length to begin with anyway. I am giving Jekyll and Hyde an 8/10.


Until next time,


Thomas.


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