Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
After going to extremes to cover up an accident, a corrupt cop's life spirals out of control when he starts receiving threats from a mysterious witness.
Restless (2022) is a remake with a fairly derivative premise — a corrupt cop covering up a crime while being blackmailed by a witness is well-trodden thriller territory. The plot follows predictable genre beats without significant subversion, and the ending lands without much surprise or resonance. Acting is serviceable and keeps the film watchable, and the cinematography meets competent thriller standards without distinguishing itself. As a remake, the novelty is inherently limited, recycling an existing story without a particularly fresh perspective or singular voice.