Overview
- The Denis Johnson adaptation, directed by Clint Bentley, hit Netflix on November 21 after a brief theatrical run and festival bow.
- Review aggregators report roughly a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 150+ critic reviews, placing it among the year’s best-rated films.
- The film debuted high on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 charts, with coverage describing it as an instant streaming hit.
- Reviewers highlight the film’s restrained, memory-driven style, striking cinematography and narration, and Edgerton’s largely nonverbal lead turn.
- Reporting notes selective departures from the novella and widespread audience praise, with coverage pointing to mounting awards-season potential.