When a veteran conman (Ian McKellen) sets his sights on a wealthy widow (Helen Mirren) as his next victim, he thinks he’s found himself an easy mark. As he charms his way into her life, though, it becomes apparent that there is much more going on than meets the eye.
With a back story involving events during the dark days of the Second World War, this is a precisely engineered Swiss watch of a thriller. It’s nowhere near as cut and dried as it first appears and will keep you guessing until the end – and the two leads are, of course, an absolute delight. The supporting cast includes Russell Tovey and Downton’s Jim Carter and the director is Bill Condon, who also directed McKellen in Mr Holmes. (109 minutes)