2022 * TV-MA * 1h 50m Hugh Bonneville, best known for his role as the Earl in Downton Abbey, usually plays a genteel, likable character. Well, forget all that with this film. He plays a creepy, evil retired judge with some very dark secrets.
The story begins with a couple of guys who are into tagging as a form of political protest. They break into prominent people's homes and spray paint an inside wall with the words "I came by". They happen to hit Sir Hector Blake's home one night and discover something mysterious in the basement. One of them returns and is caught by Blake and then goes missing. An investigation ensues and things get darker and darker. The film takes a number of twists and turns and keeps you guessing right until the ending.
I thought I Came By was extremely well done. It was well written, well acted. and got incredibly intense at times. Truly "edge of your seat" thrilling. Mr. Bonneville was absolutely brilliant playing the epitome of evil. The only negative comment would be the way the film jumps around in time. It's hard to tell if a couple days have transpired or several months. Or even years. But other than that nit, it's a solid film. If you like tense thrillers, you won't be disappointed.
4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming on Netflix.
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