Ballad of a Small Player

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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 Tyler P 5h Ballad of a Small Player is the textbook definition of style over substance. I LOVE the way this movie looks, sounds and feels, but there is literally no substance to it. Edward Berger directs with feverish intensity with lavish cinematography and a thunderous score from Volker Bertelmann, but that isn’t enough to make up for the narrative issues. The story is all over the place, with no actual thesis on addiction besides shoving its pitfalls in your face. Colin Farrell is incredible though, and continues to be one of the most interesting working actors today. Ballad of a Small Player feels like a meal I know I should enjoy if I were handed a menu, but there’s just an ingredient missing. By no means is Ballad of a Small Player a "bad" movie, it’s just not a film that rises to its full potential. The filmmaking is much better than the story here - the music, acting and visuals elevate the material more than it deserves. See more Ramon V @RisingVictoryMiracle Dec 20 Ballads of a Small Player is a work that seeks to penetrate the deepest layers of consciousness regarding some of the most ancient yet modern themes in human history: Gluttony, Lust, and the crushing weight of addiction. Through this lens, the film becomes a spiritual odyssey, illustrating how "low-vibration" emotions and the volatility of life are driven by a material world that is never enough to fill the void. Ultimately, this is a piece of art meant for internal reflection on behaviors we often cannot explain. It pushes human experience to the edge to provide answers without the need for guides or dialogue. It is the definitive realization that the possessive world offers no true respite. The spiritual path remains ever-present, shining through as the only true salvation from the hungry ghosts that haunt us all. See more @Zbird412 Dec 18 Not really what I expected, not your typical gambling movie. I say that because there was hardly any gambling, basically a man running from a debt and never gains any hope. I love gambling movies and if you like them too, you will not like this. Great acting and cinematography but terrible storylines and a plot that makes no sense. I didn’t graduate high school so I may not be the most cultured person yet I feel like I know a bad movie when I see one. See more Sam A Dec 17 The main character is a lovable rogue. Interesting film. Can't say I loved it, but glad I took a chance on it See more Jack S @staffs Dec 11 Colin Farrell at his absolute best, his acting and the production were spot on. I liked the deeper element that portrays the battle we have with our demons and how we can always choose in our lowest moments to seek a different path. I think the ending was a let down and there could have been more to the story itself which would have made it a top film. Overall worth a watch for Colin’s acting itself See more Read all reviews

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