ENTERTAINMENT

Vanessa Kirby's Hidden Gem: A Crime Thriller You Might Have Missed

LondonSun Aug 03 2025

Vanessa Kirby, known for her role as Sue Storm in the recent "Fantastic Four" movie, had a lesser-known part in a 2015 crime thriller called "Bone in the Throat."

The Plot

  • A young chef takes a job at his uncle's restaurant.
  • The restaurant is being used by the London mob for shady dealings.
  • Kirby plays Sophie, the love interest of the main character, who is deeply troubled by the mob's activities.

The Reception

  • The movie didn't get much attention when it came out.
  • Many of Kirby's fans don't even know it exists.
  • Unclear if this was due to poor marketing or lack of interest from audiences.
  • Almost no reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with only three critics leaving their thoughts.
  • Joe Leydon from Variety described the movie as a "reheated leftover from the Guy Ritchie menu."
  • Suggested that audiences might only watch it if it becomes available on streaming platforms.

The Novel

  • "Bone in the Throat" is based on a 1995 novel by Anthony Bourdain.
  • The book has a similar plot but is set in New York instead of London.
  • Bourdain, famous for his work in the food industry, also wrote two other novels:
  • "Gone Bamboo" in 1997
  • "The Bobby Golden Stories" in 2001
  • None of these books were big sellers when they first came out.

The Puzzle

  • The film's failure to gain traction is a bit puzzling.
  • Kirby's performance was well-received.
  • The story had potential.
  • The movie's low profile and lack of reviews make it hard to judge its true quality.
  • It's possible that with better promotion or a different release strategy, "Bone in the Throat" could have found a wider audience.

The Verdict

  • For now, it remains a hidden gem in Kirby's filmography.
  • A movie that deserves more attention than it has received.
  • If you're a fan of crime thrillers or Kirby's work, it might be worth seeking out this overlooked film.

questions

    What elements of the film 'Bone in the Throat' could have been improved to attract a wider audience?
    Is there a possibility that the negative reviews for 'Bone in the Throat' were influenced by external factors or biases?
    Could the change of setting from New York to London in the adaptation of 'Bone in the Throat' have been a strategic move to hide certain truths?

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