Owen Wilson plays against type as a quiet, reserved and aimless postal worker who is actually a serial killer in this Sundance Grand Jury nominee from 1999. An easy-going yet taut psychological thriller based on a best-selling novel, Wilson's more than distinctive voice (I think he sounds a little like a young Jimmy Stewart) narrates his character's feelings about why he is poisoning people left and right. Wilson strikes that perfect balance in the classic serial killer make-up - strangely detached but very likable, easily accessible to those close to him.
Janeane Garofalo absolutely nails it as a fellow postal worker who has the hots for him. Brian Cox is great as always, he rents a room to Wilson, then makes the mistake of befriending him. And we love the opening scene with Sheryl Crow of all people as a drunk who also makes the mistake of crossing paths with Wilson.
Thumbs up, currently streaming on Tubi. 3.0 stars/5
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