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Una
UK 2016, 90 minutes
Dir. Benedict Andrews
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama
Feat. Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed, Ruby Stokes
“An agile piece of work that’s anchored by extraordinary performances from Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una maintains its grip even when swinging a bit too hard for the fences.”
Aroview: Compelling adaptation of David Harrower's two-hand play "Blackbird" that maturely navigates the thin and morally sensitive line between forbidden romance and abuse, and its longer-term consequences.
The "stage" is set fifteen years after the relationship between a 13-year-old girl (Mara, who is terrific) and a man in his thirties (Mendelsohn) ended in disgrace and imprisonment. Since released and living with a new identity, he is finally confronted by his still-devastated ex-lover and victim.
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2 stars (Good Try) Strong material. Strong leads. Frustrating direction: the play's built-in claustrophobia is diminished by over-filming and over-editing, presumably meant to make it "more cinematic", but ironically forestalling full engagement. ~fairbrother
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- Lolita (1962)
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