Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
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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.
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... Lord Doyle
... Dao Ming
... Cynthia Blithe
... Grandma
... Adrian Lippett
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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-
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Release Date:
2025-10-15
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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Ballad of a Small Player
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/ballad-of-a-small-player-movie-review-a-sensory-overload-carried-by-colin-farrells-magnetic-performance/
"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-
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Ballad of a Small Player
Cast
... Lord Doyle
... Dao Ming
... Cynthia Blithe
... Grandma
... Adrian Lippett
... Mr. Huang
... Casino Manager
... Alfred da Souza
... Royale Casino Receptionist
... Royale Casino Assistant Manager
... Bellman Kai
... Rainbow Casino Croupier
... Rainbow Casino Waitress
... Grandma Bodyguard
... Young Widow
... Cab Driver
... Limousine Driver
Crew
... Director
... Novel
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Screenplay
... Associate Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Casting
... Casting
... Production Design
... Costume Design
... First Assistant Director
... Gaffer
... Post Production Supervisor
... Second Assistant Director
... "A" Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Foley Mixer
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