“The Stoic” stands out as an incredibly honest and introspective film that grapples with themes of justice and personal philosophy in a world full of Hollywood movies. The story is centered on a lone killer, only known as “The Stoic,” who faces off against a gang of cruel thieves in the lonely countryside of Britain.
The character, played with quiet intensity by Scott Wright, is not just a one-dimensional hero but a complex figure wrestling with Stoic philosophy—a mix of action and contemplation that feels fresh and relevant.
As directed by Jon Eckersley, “The Stoic” tries to find its place in the independent film world by taking a simple approach that is very different from the flashy looks of mainstream movies. The narrative of the film moves along at a slow but steady pace, allowing audiences to become fully immersed in the minds of its characters while also questioning standard narrative techniques.
The character, played with quiet intensity by Scott Wright, is not just a one-dimensional hero but a complex figure wrestling with Stoic philosophy—a mix of action and contemplation that feels fresh and relevant.
As directed by Jon Eckersley, “The Stoic” tries to find its place in the independent film world by taking a simple approach that is very different from the flashy looks of mainstream movies. The narrative of the film moves along at a slow but steady pace, allowing audiences to become fully immersed in the minds of its characters while also questioning standard narrative techniques.
- 12/25/2024
- by Caleb Anderson
- Gazettely
In The Stoic, after a group of mercenaries raid a gang's den, they flee to a country hideout with two hostages. A Stoic, a member of a criminal clan, enraged about the women's capture, attacks the mercenaries.
The conflict escalates into an explosive showdown between the Stoic and the mercenaries' ruthless boss determined to kill him.
British actor Scott Wright takes on his first major action role as Aurelius, the Stoic who targets this gang of crooks with violent, bloody consequences. Last week, we spoke with Scott about this intense new role and what it was about exploring stoicism that most intrigued him as an actor.
He also talks us through how he approached The Stoic's intense action scenes, the biggest challenges of making this movie a reality, and his excitement to bring it to a global audience. Scott also opens up on working with X-Men: First Class star Jason Flemyng...
The conflict escalates into an explosive showdown between the Stoic and the mercenaries' ruthless boss determined to kill him.
British actor Scott Wright takes on his first major action role as Aurelius, the Stoic who targets this gang of crooks with violent, bloody consequences. Last week, we spoke with Scott about this intense new role and what it was about exploring stoicism that most intrigued him as an actor.
He also talks us through how he approached The Stoic's intense action scenes, the biggest challenges of making this movie a reality, and his excitement to bring it to a global audience. Scott also opens up on working with X-Men: First Class star Jason Flemyng...
- 10/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Get ready for a tense, action-packed crime thriller as The Stoic prepares to drop on VOD on October 18. Directed by Jon Eckersley and starring Scott Wright, Rocci-Boy Williams, Stuart Brennan, George McCluskey, and British acting veteran Jason Flemyng, the film looks like it's going to deliver both explosive confrontations and gripping storytelling, and Collider is delighted to exclusively bring both the trailer and the poster to our readers first.
- 9/9/2024
- by Chris McPherson
- Collider.com
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