In my two most recent reviews (Little Children, Ammonite), I sang the praises of Kate Winslet, calling her the world’s most talented movie actress over the last 25 years (1995-2020). With seven (soon to be eight with Ammonite) Oscar nominations, only Meryl Streep (11) has more during that time. I almost ventured to say she hadn’t taken on the wrong role then, but then I remembered she lent herself to the Divergent series, which I don’t fault. Though a movie like Divergent doesn’t need an actress of Winslet’s caliber to succeed, it is an opportunity to earn a lucrative payday. As a result, she can take on roles in more independent projects. With that said, I may have jumped the gun a little in my reviews of Little Children and Ammonite. I didn’t know Roger Michell’s (My Cousin Rachel, Changing Lanes) melodramatic Blackbird would soon water down her stellar filmography.