Matthews’ background as a documentarian is obvious and beneficial. But Matthews also demonstrates expertise as a director of actors, getting creditable performances across the board.
Without the performances and splash of style as support, the film would collapse, because the story is indisputably boxed inside a square of standard dimensions.
Butterfield is quite good, the other kids well-matched and Spall, Hawkins and Marsan terrific in support. That adds up to a picture well-worth your time.
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EmpireWill Lawrence
EmpireWill Lawrence
Familiar formula yet Morgan Matthews’ feature debut adds up to a satisfying whole.