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‘Steve’ review: Cillian Murphy impresses in uneven kinetic drama
- Cillian Murphy delivers an impressive performance in the drama 'Steve,' set in a mid-1990s English school for troubled boys.
- The film struggles to connect emotionally with viewers despite strong acting.
- Director Mielants focuses on visual style over character development, affecting the film's impact.
- Overall, 'Steve' is recommended, though some may prefer to keep it at arm's length due to its emotional distance.
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‘Steve’ review: Cillian Murphy impresses in uneven kinetic drama
We meet Cillian Murphy’s titular character in “Steve” as he’s about to be interviewed on camera. He asks the crew to stop filming him for a moment as he tries to collect himself, but instead the camera pushes in closer…
Who Appears in Steve? Full List of Interviewees and Experts
Cillian Murphy leads Steve as the head teacher at Stanton Wood, anchoring the story’s blend of drama and documentary-style interviews. Alongside him, Jay Lycurgo portrays a central student whose perspective adds urgency to the plot. One of the film’s unique elements is the presence of a documentary crew, who arrive to chronicle life at Stanton Wood. The interviewees in the film are drawn from within Stanton Wood itself, with staff and students b…
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