Forty Winks (2022)

Forty Winks (2022). 1h 20m

“Thought-provoking, darkly funny, intelligently written and beautifully shot in black and white, u0026quot;Forty Winksu0026quot; is an incredibly mature and well established directorial debut from teen director William Atticus Parker, that takes a wonderfully off-kilter approach to heavy themes.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eNo wonder why the film features incredible actors like Susan Sarandon and John Turturro. All you need to do is listen to the dialogue, and look out for the way scenes are set up, and youu0026#39;ll quickly get it. In laymanu0026#39;s terms, the screenplay is an absolute treat, deftly balancing comedy, mystery, drama and crime. Itu0026#39;s magnificent to see such wonderful young filmmakers coming up through independent filmmaking, with such refreshingly original material.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is a rollercoaster ride in which youu0026#39;ll be on the edge of your seat the entire time. I found myself getting emotional a handful of times, I laughed multiple times, I was entirely intrigued from start to finish, I was thrilled, and most importantly, I was entertained by this wicked little flick. The performances are all magnificent across the board, particularly from Justin Marcel McManus, who turns in a spectacular performance thatu0026#39;s both endearing and heartwrenching. This film serves as a perfect example of what can be achieved when every element, aspect and crew member are firing from all cylinders.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMovieFestUK – IG.”