Featured Audience Ratings

• Cynthia S

  
  Excellent movie. Good, and believable acting. Fast paced, satisfyingly intricate plot with lots of suspense. This was not one of those films where you can foresee how things are going to work out--and are usually disappointingly right-- after the first few minutes. Far superior to the… More
  Excellent movie. Good, and believable acting. Fast paced, satisfyingly intricate plot with lots of suspense. This was not one of those films where you can foresee how things are going to work out--and are usually disappointingly right-- after the first few minutes. Far superior to the other foreign films I have seen in this genre. Very well done!

• Stephen M

  
  A good little French thriller based on a novel by Harlan Coben. A doctor whose wife was brutally murdered eight years before receives an e-mail purporting to have been sent by the dead woman herself. Meanwhile, the police have reopened the case in the light of fresh evidence, all of… More
  A good little French thriller based on a novel by Harlan Coben. A doctor whose wife was brutally murdered eight years before receives an e-mail purporting to have been sent by the dead woman herself. Meanwhile, the police have reopened the case in the light of fresh evidence, all of which - unfortunately for him - points to the husband as the killer. Although the plot eventually twists and turns itself beyond the bounds of plausibility, <i>Tell No One</i> remains an intellectually stimulating and - thanks to the strong central performance of François Cluzet - an emotionally satisfying piece of work. Beware, a Hollywood remake is in the offing :S

• Emile T

  
  Sometimes, Ne le Dis à Personne should have chosen to go for the drama instead of so much thriller, or the opposite. But it had to chose and it remained uneven between both. Both sides still worked and made of it all a great movie that deserved all the recognition,

• Jim H

  
  After skinny-dipping with his wife, a man wakes to find himself beaten and her dead. Eight years later he receives anonymous footage of her looking directly at the camera in a train station. As mounting evidence lead the police to pursue him for the murder, he must fight to find the… More
  After skinny-dipping with his wife, a man wakes to find himself beaten and her dead. Eight years later he receives anonymous footage of her looking directly at the camera in a train station. As mounting evidence lead the police to pursue him for the murder, he must fight to find the truth about her death - if she is even dead - in this superbly constructed thriller. As I watch many American thrillers, I notice that most writers and directors emphasize either the action sequences or the intrigue. And virtually every night we're inundated with police procedurals like <i>CSI</i> and <i>Cold Case</i>. <i>Tell No One</i> succeeds because it is able to combine the best of both worlds. The primary action sequence - a chase scene - actually succeeds in compelling our interest because we care about the outcome. In <i>Salt</i>, for example, we don't really care about the initial chase sequence because we know that she's going to get away; she has to otherwise the film won't continue. But that's not the case here. Thus, there is built-in suspense as we wonder about the outcome. Additionally, in most thrillers when we meet the "bad" guy, the mystery is over. But here, information is given so sparingly and efficiently that the final reveal actually has some effect. <i>Tell No One</i> succeeds in keeping the characters ahead of us without leaving us in the dark. Essentially, we actually get to watch smart people solve the mystery. Overall, <i>Tell No One</i> is a thoroughly engrossing thriller that is almost perfectly constructed.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"8 years ago, Alex's wife was MURDERED. Today... She e-mailed him."</i> The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the… More
  <i>"8 years ago, Alex's wife was MURDERED. Today... She e-mailed him."</i> The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Alex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> This French adaptation of Harlan Coben's convoluted thriller is doomed, by its language, to be overlooked by the majority of English-speaking moviegoers which is a huge shame, because it is a very stylish film that deserves a wider audience. It's strange that an American book has been made by the French, especially one with such obvious commercial potential, but had Hollywood bought the rights, I can't help thinking it would have produced something altogether different. Just watch that long chase scene midway through the film and listen to the soundtrack, distinctly downbeat in comparison to the type of music most American films would use, it nevertheless ratchets up the tension just as well. And there is a mutual moment of revelation for both us and the beleaguered Doctor Alexandre Beck (Francois Cluzet) played to U2's 'With or Without You' which sent a small shiver racing down my spine. I read Coben's book a couple of year's ago, and I'm not sure whether it's a good thing or not. While prior knowledge of the plot undoubtedly helps you to keep track of what's going on up on the screen ? and even then I was struggling at times ? the impact of the stories twists are inevitably blunted. As far as I can recall, the film stays fairly loyal to the book, although I'm pretty sure the creepy female assassin changed sex somewhere during the transition from page to screen. Francois Cluzot, who initially looks too old for the part, quickly grows into the part of a doctor who begins receiving emails from the wife whose murder he has been suspected of for 8 years. Cluzot looks a little like a darker, more rugged Dustin Hoffmann and copes well with the range of emotions he is asked to portray. Canet's direction is solid, and wisely avoids any posturing or flashiness in telling what is essentially a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of thriller, and only in the final half-hour, before a sit-down-and-let-me-tell-you-what-happened finale, do things begin to drag a little, although this is perhaps forgivable considering the dizzying pace at which the story has been told until then.

• Drew S

  
  A captivating story, poorly told. The way the movie doles out its plot gradually over its two hour running time suggests a more elegant conclusion, but alas, there's an enormous exposition dump on the shoulders of a peripheral character in a twist that's not necessarily hard… More
  A captivating story, poorly told. The way the movie doles out its plot gradually over its two hour running time suggests a more elegant conclusion, but alas, there's an enormous exposition dump on the shoulders of a peripheral character in a twist that's not necessarily hard to believe, but mostly hard to care about. There's a sweet romance at the center of Tell No One that fares better than the mystery itself, but even it feels threatened, this time by some ludicrously over-the-top musical montages. With or Without You? Really? I wasn't aware that this was 1990. I think the movie's glowing reception makes a strong case for the fallibility of Rotten Tomatoes' ranking system. 93% is an excellent score for a movie on the site, but the high score is not necessarily an accurate picture of critical fervor, so much as one of a generally solid piece of entertainment. There really isn't much to hallmark this as a classic, save for an excellently shot and scored chase scene midway through the movie. Tell No One will be remembered for scenes like this, not for its hazy sociopolitical mystery or even its emotional subplots. As a thriller, it does well; as anything more it hardly registers.

• jay n

  
  Twisty suspenser with excellent performances and an a tight narrative.

• A.D. V

  
  Methodical Hitchcockian mystery/thriller that delivers in all departments and makes 2 hours of twisty-turny intrigue fly by. Enjoyably satisfying and highly recommended.

• Julie B

  
  This is quite a taut little thriller that kept me intrigued the whole way through. Lots of twists and turns supported by some strong performances including my new favorite movie dog.

• Anthony L

  
  A great thriller! The ending was a bit schmaltzy but the story, acting and direction more than makes up for it. Recommended!

• Nate Z

  
  Now this is a thriller made with surgical precision. This French film traces a doctor trying to uncover the mysterious murder of his wife, who may be alive after all. The doc needs to stay one step ahead of the police, who still think he's responsible for his wife's murder,… More
  Now this is a thriller made with surgical precision. This French film traces a doctor trying to uncover the mysterious murder of his wife, who may be alive after all. The doc needs to stay one step ahead of the police, who still think he's responsible for his wife's murder, and he has to also watch out for other shady figures who may be responsible for his wife's disappearance. This engrossing thriller is character-based and while the twists and turns could induce whiplash, nothing feels totally out of place or unbelievable. This is a movie that holds up upon reflection. All the pieces fit together. Tell No One is exciting, intellectually stimulating, and it keeps you guessing, and yet the movie has a deep emotional core and resonates with palpable feeling. This is a terrific movie that should appeal to just about everybody with a pulse. Nate's Grade: A

• Robert C

  
  Very nicely done. Strong performances by everyone involved. The story (while not entirely original) was intriguing and plays out nicely. Overall a very enjoyable film.

• Emily A

  
  This type of movie usually isn't really my cup of tea, but I found it really engaging and note-worthy. The story is really dense and serpentines wildly, and I found it a little hard to follow. The less you know about this movie going in, the more you'll enjoy it I think, so… More
  This type of movie usually isn't really my cup of tea, but I found it really engaging and note-worthy. The story is really dense and serpentines wildly, and I found it a little hard to follow. The less you know about this movie going in, the more you'll enjoy it I think, so I'll try to keep my comments to a minimum. I think the element of this film I liked the most was the debt some gangbanger felt he owed the main character and the rapport/ relationship they developed.

• Universal D

  
  a doctor receives an email from his brutally murdered wife...8 years after the still disturbing fact. now there's something that don't happen everyday, but so begins this taut French character driven mystery/thriller made viable by the intense lead performance of François… More
  a doctor receives an email from his brutally murdered wife...8 years after the still disturbing fact. now there's something that don't happen everyday, but so begins this taut French character driven mystery/thriller made viable by the intense lead performance of François Cluzet (who sorta reminded me of Dustin Hoffman!). this one manages to keep one's attention till the payoff at the end wherein all preliminary confusion (and there's a lot of that) is cleared up and explained, which is one of the film's flaws actually, that it needs 'splainin' at all. there's a great foot chase involved on the way through Paris and the wacking of a heartless badass fem assassin that was very satisfying...better than expected all told, only not as good as hyped...

• Stella D

  
  a taut and intelligent thriller with good performances. i was a bit disappointed in the dénouement. too much exposition maybe.

• Mark H

  
  Confusing, convoluted, but also intriguing murder mystery will have you guessing until the very end when all is explained. It's got plot twists, romance and action. Gilles Lellouche as Bruno, is the kind of hoodlum you want on YOUR side.

• Dean M

  
  A solid and entertaining French Hitchcocian flick I ever watched with absolutely murder and mystery of an innocent doctor who is the prime suspect for the murder of his beloved wife 8 years ago. This thriller movie is a tradition of <i>The Fugitive</i>, <i>The… More
  A solid and entertaining French Hitchcocian flick I ever watched with absolutely murder and mystery of an innocent doctor who is the prime suspect for the murder of his beloved wife 8 years ago. This thriller movie is a tradition of <i>The Fugitive</i>, <i>The Vanishing</i> and Alfred Hitchcock's mystery movies.

• Aaron N

  
  Margot: Tell no one. They're watching. A very well made, well acted mystery thriller. This French made thriller has a very twisty story that made me think of it as combining aspects of Vertigo and The Fugitive. Francois Cluzet stars as Alex. He and his wife Margot were visiting… More
  Margot: Tell no one. They're watching. A very well made, well acted mystery thriller. This French made thriller has a very twisty story that made me think of it as combining aspects of Vertigo and The Fugitive. Francois Cluzet stars as Alex. He and his wife Margot were visiting an old lake they have a history at, when during a late night swim, Alex here's a scream from Margot, before he is knocked unconscious. Eight years later, Alex continues to mourn over the death of his wife, living as a doctor in the city, when he suddenly starts receiving mysterious e-mails that may in fact be from his supposedly dead wife. Following these events, discoveries are made surrounding the events from 8 years ago, and Alex becomes caught up in one tense situation after the other, as he tries to learn the truth. This movie definitely works in holding you in the moment. It is skillfully made, with wonderful camera work keeping the viewer involved, adding to it the "regular man" in peril aspect, making it more intriguing. The soundtrack and score are also very effective throughout. Problems lie in the eventual reveals of the truth, as things are explained head on, opposed to letting the pieces fall into place, but up until then, it remains very exciting. Make no mistake, there are a number of tense moments scattered throughout, as well as a couple well done foot-chases. It also helps that all the actors make this movie work, particularly Cluzet as Alex. And I'll mention the soundtrack again, because I loved it. Very good. Very well done and absorbing as a thriller. Mysterious Woman: Where is she? Alex: I don't know. [squeezes a pressure point] Mysterious Woman: Where is she? Alex: I don't know.

• Lady D

  
  This fairly lengthly feature is very well put together, from an enjoyable soundrack, believable acting and storyline which pulls you in emotionally, to a well plotted ended. This film ticks lots of boxes for me and I certainly recommend. Possibly my favourite French speaking… More
  This fairly lengthly feature is very well put together, from an enjoyable soundrack, believable acting and storyline which pulls you in emotionally, to a well plotted ended. This film ticks lots of boxes for me and I certainly recommend. Possibly my favourite French speaking film ? Impressive.

• Shauna R

  
  A complex but clever, gripping and thrilling little French film which superseded my expectations. The plot was interesting but confusing in a good way, the characters were well developed and the acting brilliant, especially from François Cluzet, André Dussolier and Kristin Scott… More
  A complex but clever, gripping and thrilling little French film which superseded my expectations. The plot was interesting but confusing in a good way, the characters were well developed and the acting brilliant, especially from François Cluzet, André Dussolier and Kristin Scott Thomas. Nice directing skills from Canet, beautiful cinematography, finished off with an excellent script. I definately recommend this if you like foreign cinema or decent thrillers.

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