Small Things Like These 2024 by AverageMansReviews

Small Things Like These 2024 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is colourful effects/burning/child abuse then for those that are either not familiar with this subject matter or/and not from my region of the world there is a religious component in this film.

Look it is the 1985 as the original Danger Mouse is still on TV: briefly; we meet this Irish family; the Furlong family and the head of this family is Bill Furlong [Younger: Louis Kirwan/Older: Cillian Murphy:] he is a hard-working; worker family named business in farming and distribution of produce, one of the places he makes a delivery to is this convent where unpleasant sounds and goes on take place; the head of this convent is Sister Mary [Emily Watson:] her official title is Mother Superior of this convent.

Generally speaking: the problem I have with the script is without giving much away but enough to make my point; in a nutshell the film stops at a weird time so you know you're wondering what happened directly next [even though we do get some words on screen on the conclusion of this situation,] it isn't the same. But putting that to one side the framework pacing of this 98 minutes film is good; but even before the ending style; I was wondering; they better get a move on if we are going to have a normal beginning, middle and actual ending and yes the back and forth of Bill in time periods did take some time to get used to; as in are they doing the back and forth thing? Well when Bill's name gets said that is a big resounding yes.

Art; the scenery construction, wardrobe and landscapes really do transport its viewers back into the 1980's, so excellent work recreating this decade on all levels.

Character developments and performances; broadly speaking of us of all; this is a well rounded cast of characters/performances. Being led by/supported by Murphy as Bill; which sadly shows signs of some level of PTSD or potentially child abuse in his history as it relates to being around Mother Superior Sister Mary/Watson [I should point out this in itself is not shown, but possibly indicated by Bill/Murphy's body language and demeanour down her] and to really put this dynamic cross Mother Superior Sister Mary/Watson has to ever so slightly yet just a pinch get Bill to take this card, even though he is really struggling with the idea as to indicate if he doesn't, he knows by years of experience what she is really like and how possibly aggressive and destroying she can be, which her reach may not be just for him but also his family; so life would be easier if he was to just take this card, regardless if he wants to or not; it is a subtle yet strong way to put across her power and standing not only in this convent but also the entire community has well.

This film receives: 7/10, this film is good; on reflection I have decided to award this film title another mark, I was going to do this for Murphy anyway but I have also decided to include Watson as well. I mean I would have awarded two extra marks on this title, but the only thing stopping me from doing that would be the sudden stop of this film and the writing on screen thing. This film also has some awards to its name such as 1 Winner Berlin International Film Festival 2024 Silver Berlin Bear Best Supporting Performance Emily Watson. 2 Nominees includes from the same award ceremony/event Golden Berlin Bear Best Film Tim Mielants