Nicole Kidman’s nest of arrogant, pill-popping back-biters in The Perfect Couple is wickedly entertaining
The Perfect Couple
As a long-time connoisseur of glossy television dramas, I must say that The Perfect Couple has certainly piqued my interest. Having spent countless hours observing the rich and their various intrigues, I find myself captivated by the extravagance on display in this Netflix thriller.
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When Nicole Kidman flashes a grin, it’s as if glass splinters and shatters. Birds seem to lose their balance mid-flight, and even the bravest dogs quiver in fear. Her eyes appear to freeze over with ice.
As a devoted follower, I might rephrase that statement like this: Humans can’t perceive the ultra-high pitch sounds that accompany her smile, but it’s intriguing to consider that such ultrasonic frequencies could potentially be harnessed as a formidable weapon by nations.
In The Perfect Couple, a Netflix thriller that’s as captivating as it is shallow, Nicole Kidman frequently flashes her immaculate teeth. She portrays a character she has mastered in several TV series, such as Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Expats – an image of unnerving wealth, hidden beneath layers of unhappiness.
This time around, we find ourselves with Greer Garrison Winbury, a renowned novelist who tied the knot with one of America’s wealthiest old families. She radiates a sense of insecurity. Her guiding principle, her moral compass if you will, is snobbery – she sizes up everyone based on their financial status, fame, and family lineage.
When one of her sons mentions topics like attending the same school or being invited to Malia’s wedding, she exhibits a brief, juvenile enthusiasm.
Ah, I see you’re referring to Malia Obama’s upcoming wedding? That caught me off guard, as I hadn’t heard that news before. Upon reflection, I realized your comment was a bit playful, given Malia is the ex-president’s daughter.
In the morning, it’s Amelia (Eve Hewson) who provides insight into Greer’s character, as she unexpectedly appears in her lingerie, holding a ladybug in her hand.
Greer momentarily pauses her instructions to the caterers and instead directs her frosty smile at Amelia. “Haven’t I provided a robe for you, meant for family use?” she inquires, her voice dripping with venomous sweetness. It’s not just that Amelia is wandering about improperly dressed, which is common; it’s the fact that she does so that bothers Greer, as it’s beneath her social standing.
She doesn’t seem to understand the privilege bestowed upon her – only a select group is allowed to don the highly sought-after Winbury dressing gown. In truth, Hewson, who is Bono’s real-life daughter, finds herself as the lone innocent amidst a crowd of drug-abusing, dishonest, greedy, arrogant individuals, all gathered for her wedding to Benji, Greer’s middle son (Billy Howle).
The setting is Nantucket, the New England island which previously held the title as the global center for whale hunting. Once possessing nearly half of its coastal property, the Winburys continue to hold a lavish “beach house” valued at $40 million.
One aerial shot shows a humpback whale breaching the sea’s surface with a gigantic splash: that might be a hint of how the family made their fortune, with whale oil, or it could reflect the size of the splash Amelia’s wedding is going to make.
In this society, the extravagant form of wedding preparation occurs not once but twice – with a dress rehearsal the day prior to the actual event. Every moment of ostentatious luxury is meticulously arranged by the wedding organizer, Roger… even a dance routine on the beach that involves all guests line-dancing to Meghan Trainor’s popular song “Criminals”. As they jump in unison, she sings, ‘Anything that feels this good, well, it must be illegal.’
However, as mojitos and martinis flow generously during rehearsals, long-standing family disputes ignite. By sunrise, a guest is found unconscious near the shoreline.
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Following a brisk meet-and-greet with all personalities involved, each character is individually escorted to the police station for interrogations, where they encounter a detective (Donna Lynne Champlin) who remains unmoved by their affluence.
Meghann Fahy serves as Amelia’s bridesmaid, with Merritt Monaco using the event to boost her social media presence as an influencer. However, Thomas, Benji’s elder brother played by Jack Reynor, strongly dislikes her.
Occasionally, the focus on privilege might seem excessive. In this case, it was Dakota Fanning, Thomas’s spouse, who was among the initial interviewees. Later, she boasted, ‘They could arrest me, but they won’t. That’s because I’m a white woman.’ This statement implies a sense of perceived immunity due to her race.
As an ardent admirer, let me tell you, this extravagant lifestyle and self-centered behavior of the Winbury family provides a never-ending source of uproariously malicious moments. Their patriarch, Tag (Liev Schreiber), showcases his golf skills by whacking balls into the sea, targeting seagulls, all while puffing on a joint. The housekeeper, played by Irina Dubova, boasts to the police that the Winburys are so wealthy, they have a dedicated room for wrapping presents – ‘yet I do all the gift-wrapping in my own room’.
“Roger the wedding planner (Tim Bagley) explains to the police about the extravagant wealth of his clients: ‘They are incredibly wealthy, rich enough for a child sex ring on a private island, rich enough to buy a monkey whenever they’re bored, and rich enough to get away with murder.'”
At the local airport, private jets were parked neatly, much like luxury cars at a dealership. This shows just how common it is for the wealthy to travel. If you’ve been yearning for more drama involving billionaires since Succession concluded, why not mix up a raspberry martini and enjoy the ride!
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2024-09-06 02:31