Craig and Starkey honor the novel’s characters in a fascinating on-screen dynamic.
Craig gives a dark performance in this intense historical spy movie.
He smiles pleasantly but offers no personal reaction or commentary.
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It is especially interesting to see Starkey’s emotional restraint in contrast to Craig’sdeeply emotional performance.
There is a self-consciousness and deeper turmoil evident in his efforts to appear blank.
After Allerton and Lee takeayahuasca, Starkey’s performance shifts as Allerton struggles to keep his defenses up.
Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows an American expat named Lee (played by Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man, Eugene Allerton (played by Drew Starkey). The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.
With very few actual lines, Starkey brings this complicated character to life in a captivating performance.
The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.
Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows an American expat named Lee (played by Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man, Eugene Allerton (played by Drew Starkey). The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.
