Ballad of a Small Player

Wasted potential; a monotonous, self-destructive meditation on second chances and fate. There are, as usual, exceptional performances from Farrell and Swinton. The neon-soaked landscape is awesome and Berger’s direction is as stylized/alive as ever. The script is empty though.

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Yet again, Edward Berger proves his masterclass in directing. I absolutely love the locations and landscapes. The almost organised chaos of it all between hollowed-out echo chambers of emotion. I don't know what they did, but even the colours on items like clothing seemed neon. The characters were all so full of colour too. Farrell and Swinton both always seem to give it their all. As for the story, I do think the tension and depth could've been stronger, but point to point, it was pretty good. I was glued the whole way through, eyes and ears. I'd watch it all again, just for the credits scene. It really was the cherry on top.

Incredible movie (the book was better tho). Also, I am now Lord Doyle.

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