Overview
- Netflix is rolling out the film in select theaters starting October 15, with streaming set for October 29.
- Edward Berger directs the adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s novel, reuniting with cinematographer James Friend and composer Volker Bertelmann.
- Reviewers praise the neon-noir craft that renders Macau as a sensory antagonist and centers high-stakes baccarat.
- Colin Farrell’s performance is widely cited as the movie’s standout strength.
- Critics report thin thematic development and underused supporting roles for Tilda Swinton and Fala Chen, yielding an overall mixed reception.