In the new feature DESTROYER, Nicole Kidman gives one of her best performances to date. She is quietly captivating as Erin Bell – a police detective battling more than a few demons. It is an intense work with a very dark and disturbed path. This is the kind of rare story that you see in Hollywood where the leading character can be flawed and perhaps even hatable at at times. And yes, that is a very good thing. It is not surprising that the person behind this twisted flick would be Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT, THE INVITATION). This talented filmmaker continues to grow in exciting new ways as she uncovers this brutal story.
Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with the director. During our extended conversation, this fantastic filmmaker talked about the evolution of Kidman’s “Erin Bell.” She discussed presenting the character as she is to an audience – broken and desperate. We talked about one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the film involving Erin’s daughter, and what that moment meant for her. We also had time to chat about 70’s cinema, and the beauty of a true vengeance tale. Frankly, revenge isn’t always very sweet. And finally, there was more than a little praise shown for Kidman and the impressive work they've done together here.
DESTROYER is currently playing in select theatres.