Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
Overview
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past — and his debts — becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Cast
Colin Farrell
Lord Doyle
Fala Chen
Dao Ming
Tilda Swinton
Cynthia Blithe
Deanie Ip
Grandma
Alex Jennings
Adrian Lippett
Jason Tobin
Mr. Huang
Adrienne Lau
Casino Manager
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Alfred da Souza
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"Ballad of a Small Player is a sensorial experience elevated by all the artists involved. It's a story about a man trying to find himself amidst a culture marked by out-of-control capitalism and greed manifested through audiovisual intoxication.
Despite a slightly unbalanced first act and a central relationship that deserved more screentime, the film is a triumph of form, technique, and, above all, the magnetic performance of Colin Farrell. It's his misery and his desperate search for authenticity that grip us, culminating in a powerful, satisfying conclusion. It deserves to be seen on the big screen for its scale and ambition.
When all the cards are on the table, the real bet is never on luck, but on the courage to be real."
Rating: A-
