Protein

The Guardian described this new director as a 'cokehead Mike Leigh' and they're not wrong. It's a provocative film, and some scenes are hard to watch, but it's also subtle, thoughtful and often very funny. Some of the dialogue between amateur drug dealers is hilarious, bringing relief to the violence. The main actor delivers a brilliantly understated performance. I can't remember when a main character ever had less lines of dialogue or less desire to express himself, and the result is quite mesmeric. I think this director is one to watch. Looking forward to seeing what he's going to do next. See this film x.