Still Life

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Alain E @AlainE Jan 26 A superb movie about being kind and empathetic. The protagonist is a lonely civil servant who arranges the final journey of other lonely people who die without immediate relatives. The script deftly avoids the melodramatic minefields that could undermine this topic. The hero persists, but the message is that for some people their reward would reach them in the afterlife. Eddie Marsan has all the mannerisms of his character under complete control, including the desecration of an Audi A4. See more andrea c @Charst 04/29/2025 Delicato dramma che ruota intorno alla figura di un ottimo Eddie Marsan che in maniera placidamente espressiva riesce a dare vita ad un personaggio tanto preciso ed ordinato quanto solo e dismesso rispetto alla socialità della vita. Solamente a tratti questa arrendevolezza sembra essere leggermente eccessiva verso le ingiustizie della vita e seppure la trama non offra uno sviluppo così importante; l'atmosfera che si viene a creare e l'empatia che viene provata verso le gesta del protagonista riescono da sole a tenere alta l'attenzione e l'interesse. Il finale scuote ancor di più lo spettatore con un colpo di scena che non si può definire totalmente inaspettato, almeno per i più cinici, ma che colpisce dritto al cuore ed incornicia un bel dramma diretto da Uberto Pasolini con buon livello e qualità rispetto ad un budget molto modesto. See more Dave C @RT09838700 01/27/2025 Austere, with sincerity and humanity, carrying emotion at a low and constant level, this story is elevated by EM’s brilliant performance. He is cast as an almost stoic character whose quiet compassion breathes life into those whose lives have been lost, forgotten, and/or ignored. Dying intestate, these people are afforded a ‘Pauper’s Funeral’ thanks to his meticulous nature, and his efforts to instil human kindness and moral fortitude to a musty, maligned council department. It is an understated, misunderstood film if the reviews are to be believed, but I am so glad I sat and really watched it (no second or third screens(!)), as it is a truly poignant tale about finding life, even in death See more Jeff B @RT12287357 07/28/2024 I’m shocked at the low ratings on this film, it’s beautiful and touching with a first class performance by Eddie Marsan. Enhanced by a Rachel Portman score delivering those feelings of solitude and helplessness. Do yourself a favour and watch it, you can thank me later. See more Peter G @Petermovielover 01/26/2024 Eddie Marsan is one of my favorite British character actors & seldom has had a starring role but makes the most of it here. He plays a lonely but decent fellow with the unusual job of locating individuals related to or former friends of deceased persons who are not aware of their passing. An odd occupation & one that is being terminated despite the care that Mr. May (Eddie) gives to it. It's really all he has in his life but the last case introduces him to the estranged daughter of his final ˋcustomer‘ & a tender albeit non romantic friendship blossoms with affecting but not, IMO, overly sentimental results. The radiant Joanne Froggatt (memorable in DOWNTON ABBEY) has only a short role here as the daughter but contributes wonderfully to her scenes with Mr. May. She & Marsan interact beautifully together. See more Ash 1 @RT87203653 09/20/2023 I watched this slow paced drama wondering where it was taking me. Quite clearly something a little different ,it was bemusing and intriguing. The little details on the film will be missed by those who talk over it or float off to make a cup a tea every 20 minutes. The time spent watching this film seemed like an investment, it's about switching your brain on not off as so many American movies require you to. Three quarters of the way through the film and I'm wondering what the upshot will be, will there even be one? I have to say the ending was a surprise and one of the saddest and most emotional endings I have seen, and if the last few minutes doesn't bring you to tears the final few seconds will. A very English film and if you can only watch characters in tight lycra then avoid. See more Read all reviews

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