“Hello?” says a voice – deep, aristocratic, lugubrious and woozy, but unmistakably Benedict Cumberbatch (confirmed when the camera eventually looks higher). Patrick Melrose, the character Cumberbatch is playing, sinks slowly towards the floor, but not in grief. After hanging up, Melrose’s face slowly – very slowly – transforms. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tour de force ... watch the trailer for Patrick Melrose. The dialogue (much of which is Melrose in conversation with himself) is sharp; this is tight, intelligent adaptation.

Source: The Guardian May 13, 2018 21:00 UTC