Written & Directed By: Harris Dickinson
Cinematography: Josee Deshaies
Editor: Rafael Torres Calderon
Cast: Frank Dillane, Harris Dickinson, Megan Northam, Karyna Khymchuk, Shonagh Marie, Amr Waked, Diane Axford, Okezie Morro
A young addict living on the streets of London is given a shot at redemption, but his road to recovery soon curdles into a strange odyssey from which he may never escape.
At first, I didn’t know what to expect from this film, but it proves to be a harrowing character study. Of someone going through their hardships and who, despite even their mistakes and bad judgments you still root for. No matter how bad it or they get.
The film is constantly surprising and filled with plenty of joy and hope, but also just as much dread that hangs over it at times.
Which has an audience member might be what you appreciate the most about the film as it gives a realistic presentation that isn’t necessarily uplifting, but isn’t doom and gloom either.
As the film shows homelessness, but it also shows rehabilitation for better or worse seemingly it is what you make of it, but there are plenty of challenges to it, and it depends on the individual and the strength of their character. As there is always temptation in the film. Also choose the show the many ways in which it can go wrong.
The only thing that might be a bit annoying about the film is the visual metaphor of nature and Woodlands the wonders of it that seems to represent the main character’s mental state at times or used to show the passage of time
This film is the directorial debut of Harris Dickinson and it’s quite impressive as he doesn’t make it a showcase for a new role for himself to show range. He does eappear in the film, but in a smaller supporting role. He wrote, directed it and the great. Frank Dillane is amazing in the film, but it also chooses to show the public about the hardships of a certain lifestyle that many and it can’t help.
had I seen it last year that’s definitely would’ve made my top 20
Grade: A
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