Ballad of a Small Player

Audience Reviews

View More

Deal Mae In Oct 19 Saw the twist coming, so only half a star off. Colin Farrell is a raw nerve in this, with his character’s blurry need for self-implosion redeemed by his capacity for change. If his world feels decadently claustrophobic when he is at his worst, just wait, the payoff is worth the slow burn. See more Nathaniel H @nshamilt Aug 27 Great performances, beautiful cinematography, and a good story. Sad but good film See more Kate M @kate4joy Aug 15 Excellent acting/ character portrayals. Dramatically depicts the addictive obsession and the need for cleansing to gain freedom See more Daniel B @DANIEL2004 Aug 6 "The Ballad of a Small Player" es una de esas fascinantes sorpresas que trascienden sus propios tropiezos y reiteraciones narrativas gracias a una manufactura deslumbrante. La cinta cuenta con una dirección hermosa, respaldada por una cinematografía que rebasa con creces los estándares habituales del cine de streaming y exalta la belleza visualmente alucinante de Macao. A esto se suma la titánica actuación de Colin Farrell, quien eleva su interpretación de acto en acto para encarnar a un hombre consumido por las apariencias y el lujo banal. El gran triunfo de la propuesta radica en su atmósfera y subtexto: una colorimetría dominada por tonalidades rojas y verdes que simbolizan la perdición encubierta bajo una falsa esperanza, reflejando la fe ciega de quienes visitan la ciudad. See more Andrew G @Granty676 Jul 25 This is refreshingly different with excellent acting, a beautiful storyline, very strong characters, is elegant and convincing, with superb cinematography around Macau and a depth easily missed if you just need a 'film fix' . This is the thinking person's filmography at its best, It is a film you can watch again and find something new. It doesnt have all the inane, banal sludge that we are bombarded with today, no AI, no regurgetated storyline, no sub-standard acting bolstered with hideous special effects. In a word, Wonderful! Watch this Film !! See more Eli A @RT40328652 Jul 21 Went on a long spiral with an ending that was a let down. See more Read all reviews

Ballad of a Small Player

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING