Solace (2015)

Solace is the kind of offbeat crime thriller that earns your attention by leaning into its strangest advantage: a serial-killer hunt filtered through the quiet dread of the supernatural. Anthony Hopkins brings a weary, razor-sharp gravity to the psychic doctor at its center, while Colin Farrell gives the film an unsettling countercurrent that keeps every scene humming with menace and possibility. The pleasure here isn’t just in the mystery, but in the way it toys with intuition, evidence, and fate—intriguing enough to feel clever even when it gets a little weird. If you prefer grounded procedurals, this might be a step too uncanny, but if you’re in the mood for a stylish, watchable genre swing with a strong cast, it’s an easy gamble to take.

Solace wants to be a sleek, mind-bending crime thriller where a gifted psychic and the FBI race a serial killer, and it certainly aims for that Seven-meets-supernatural vibe. The problem is the plot keeps piling on twists and “big reveals” that feel more like old TV clichés than genuine suspense, so instead of tension you may feel the movie straining to surprise you. Even with a strong cast, the pacing can drag and the logic gets wobbly enough that the mystery starts to feel silly rather than chilling. If you enjoy polished, grounded procedurals, this will likely frustrate you, but if you’re fine with a pulpy, slightly ridiculous thriller and just want a moody watch, it has a few entertaining moments.