Overview
- The film began streaming on Netflix on November 21 following a brief theatrical run.
- Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier, earning widespread praise for a nuanced, largely wordless performance.
- Directed by Clint Bentley and co-written with Greg Kwedar, the movie translates Denis Johnson’s acclaimed novella for the screen.
- Critics highlight Will Patton’s voiceover as a prominent device, with some arguing it undercuts the visual storytelling.
- Adaptation choices include reworking or omitting several novella threads, with reviewers also noting limited use of supporting players Felicity Jones, William H. Macy and Kerry Condon.