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Latest Netflix Hit Debuts Strong: "Masterclass Performance"
Following 'Small Things Like These', Cillian Murphy and director Tim Mielants team up for the 'small' Netflix hit 'Steve', showcasing their exceptional talent.
Prior to its release, Steve was already regarded as a noteworthy film by Netflix standards, featuring Belgian director Tim Mielants and acclaimed actor Cillian Murphy. They recently delivered the beautiful drama Small Things Like These. Their new film premiered yesterday and has instantly secured the 9th spot on the Netflix Top 10.
The drama Steve is written by Max Porter (based on his own novella Shy) and directed by Mielants, also known for the war film WIL. Netflix describes the film with the keywords Dark, Intimate, and Drama. The main cast features Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 75 percent, based on 73 reviews. The Critics’ Consensus reads: "A poignant drama that confronts its determined protagonist with a torrent of problems. Although the pile-up of crises can strain credulity at times, Cillian Murphy’s masterclass performance keeps the story firmly grounded."
Currently, the IMDb rating stands at 6.8 based on nearly two thousand votes.
If you want to watch Steve, you can stream the film now on Netflix.
The synopsis: Set over the course of one intense day in the 90s, Steve, head of a "last-chance" reform school, grapples with both the looming closure of his institution and his own mental struggles. At the same time, young student Shy faces his inner battle between self-destruction and hope, as his surroundings force him to make choices.
The drama Steve is written by Max Porter (based on his own novella Shy) and directed by Mielants, also known for the war film WIL. Netflix describes the film with the keywords Dark, Intimate, and Drama. The main cast features Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson.
Strong Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 75 percent, based on 73 reviews. The Critics’ Consensus reads: "A poignant drama that confronts its determined protagonist with a torrent of problems. Although the pile-up of crises can strain credulity at times, Cillian Murphy’s masterclass performance keeps the story firmly grounded."
Currently, the IMDb rating stands at 6.8 based on nearly two thousand votes.
Available Now
If you want to watch Steve, you can stream the film now on Netflix.
The synopsis: Set over the course of one intense day in the 90s, Steve, head of a "last-chance" reform school, grapples with both the looming closure of his institution and his own mental struggles. At the same time, young student Shy faces his inner battle between self-destruction and hope, as his surroundings force him to make choices.
