‘The Devotion of Suspect X': The Mathematician Next Door

A best-selling novel becomes a game of wits in this Chinese thriller.
‘The Devotion of Suspect X': The Mathematician Next Door
Tang Chuan (Kai Wang, L) and Shi Hong (Luyi Zhang), in “The Devotion of Suspect X.” GJW+
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NR | 1h 52m | Crime, Thriller | 2017

“The Devotion of Suspect X” feels like a small cultural victory at a time when headlines prefer conflict. This Chinese take on Keigo Higashino’s 2005 novel, a math-heavy murder riddle, arrives without fanfare about geopolitics, yet it proves how easily art can slip past borders.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.