Detachment

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Davi 1 There’s an intriguing film buried within Detachment — a meditation on pain, disconnection, and the quiet collapse of modern institutions. Adrien Brody’s performance is the film’s fragile soul: restrained, wounded, and profoundly human. In his weary eyes lies everything the screenplay tries to articulate. Yet Tony Kaye’s direction suffocates the story beneath layers of artifice. The relentless visual experimentation, the erratic editing, the desperate reach for profundity — all work against the film’s core honesty. What could have been a subtle portrait of despair becomes a dissonant cry for meaning. Still, the story itself has power. The idea of a teacher trying to teach compassion while unable to feel it himself is quietly devastating. If only the direction had trusted the silence, Detachment could have reached the greatness it glimpses. Rating: 4/10. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/09/25 Full Review Aidan M. Heartbreaking and uplifting all the same. Not an easy watch. But a necessary one for anybody wishing to be a parent or teacher. Or anyone in general. There is something for everyone to pull from this film. Both leads had me hooked and… yeah. Very well made for the small budget it had. Highly recommend. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/25 Full Review Joel M This movie really makes you feel something, it’s powerful, raw, and deeply moving. It also sparked my love for Adrian Brody, who completely carries the film with his heartfelt and haunting performance. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review Storm D This movie was heartbreaking, disturbing yet ironically uplifting. It's sad how so many adults can abuse or sexually exploit children and show absolutely no concern for their well being. So many kids, especially young girls, are in desperate need of an adult mentor and protector, if not just a kind word to show someone cares. There is truly no greater purpose or privilege than being a father who is present. To think this was Sami Gayle's first major film role is mind-numbing. Both Sami and Adrien were fantastic, but the adult nature of these scenes just crushed me because I have a teenage daughter and I'd be devastated if she became a prostitute and was harmed in any way. I was initially very uncomfortable seeing such a young actress playing a role defined by such mature, dark themes. However, the more I thought about it, I realized this is the world we live in and Sami embodied both that youthful defiance and deep-seated longing for a genuine connection amid the horrific tribulations of her life. That dynamic, combined with his childhood trauma, inevitably worked to help them both bond and heal. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Kyle O I thought it was spectacular classical yet modern retelling of taxi driver as it's cinematography was a homage to its experimental use of a grim city landscape. Every subtle difference in a scene told a different part of the story, a unbottoned collared shirt to a full suit, the slight saturation of scene, the despair of light as we head towards the schools grounds. Though it is coherent in its message towards the education/school system, it is still overwhelming in its pacing. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Kaushik J It took me several attempts over several weeks commit myself to watch this movie beyond the first few minutes. It's brooding from the first scene. Adrian brody expertly helms the screen and maintains it's pace and mood. There are no wasted characters or wasted moments in the screenplay. It's surprising that it has such a low rating on RT. I guess there are no paid critics here. The storytelling, cinematography and editing is reminiscent of Requiem for a Dream and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It's beautiful, depressing, poetic and real. It accurately portrays the bane of poor parenting and the gravity of public schooling for the under privileged in our society, which may eventually seed youth crime. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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