Burns’ film is not an easy watch, not least when it depicts what took place in Langley’s infamous “black sites”. That it does should be attributed not just to the dogged conviction Driver exudes as its righteous hero but also to the film’s unshakeable belief that the ugly truth will ultimately out. As Matthew Rhys’ reporter ruefully observes, “they sent you off to build a boat they had no intention of sailing.”Īs vessels go, The Report is one so overloaded with names, dates, flashbacks, and acronyms it’s a wonder it stays afloat. Having assembled his torture dossier, though, Jones faces another uphill struggle to get it published.
Tasked by Senator Dianne Feinstein (a coolly commanding Annette Bening) with leaving no stone unturned, Senate staffer Daniel Jones – infused here with simmering indignation by a driven Adam Driver – systematically details the brutalities inflicted on all of the Agency’s 119 detainees.
A small film that hits big, Sound of Metal is a gem you’ll want to bang the drum for. And despite its tight focus and subtle character work, it absolutely rewards being seen on the biggest screen possible and with the best sound-system, where its experiential sound design can deliver its fullest effect. As Sound Of Metal builds to its somewhat surprising third act, the cumulative effect is powerful and profound. Infusing a vérité tone with poetry, Marder is a talent to watch. He winds up checking in to a home for deaf addicts that’s run by Joe (Paul Raci), a former veteran who helps his charges get to grips with their new way of living. Ruben’s on the road with bandmate and partner Lou (Ready Player One’s Olivia Cooke) when the condition takes such a severe turn that he has no choice but to seek medical help.
The feature directorial debut from Darius Marder (an established doc-maker), Sound of Metal is about a drummer, Ruben Stone (Riz Ahmed), whose life is upended when he suddenly develops drastic hearing loss.
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