Our Hero, Balthazar

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Amy Apr 5 Great film! Thought provoking , edgy, uncomfortable, confrontational, are words that come to mind while on this roller coaster ride with Jaeden and Asa. Definitely worth checking out! See more David Apr 5 Brilliant, hilarious and makes you think See more Chris C. @ransomscreams 3d Outstanding performances from the two leads. Butterfield in particular is incredible but everyone showed up for this. It's effortlessly sharp, timely and hilarious. Imagine if Todd Solondz wrote and directed a Bret Easton Ellis adaptation. It's also refreshingly brisk in its run time without hitting a dull beat. Can't recommend it enough. A true reflection of who all of us really are. All we want is to be acknowledged. Some of us just take it a little too far. Great movie. See more Jules E. @Jewingpitney 3d This movie leaves you thinking - as the best movies always do. It’s horrifying for those less immersed in social media (think boomer, like me), but it captures something real, and magnifies the painful absurdity of the world the characters find themselves in through dark humor. Superb acting… See more Tommy T @RT79664914 3d Everything about this movie was epic! The writing and portrayal of the leading characters (Balthazar, Solomon, and Eleanor) particularly stood out. This movie is thought-provoking, engaging, and absolutely a must watch! See more Kay C @KayCan 3d I’ve seen this movie 3 times, and it gets better with every viewing. Yes, the pacing is a little off in the 2nd half, but the storyline, quality of acting, and the soundtrack more than make up for that. The casting in this film is as close to perfect as you can get. Each actor brings their role fully to life. Asa Butterfield is revelatory as Solomon. This was a genius casting decision. He brings so much empathy to his character, while also clearly conveying how both menacing and pathetic Solomon is. His performance alone is worth the trip to the theater. Jaeden Martell is perfect as Balthazar. He, too, brings just enough empathy to keep Balthazar from being wholly unredeemable. Shout out to Pippa Knowles for doing a remarkable job holding her own amidst this veteran cast. I attended a Q&A with her, the director, and some of the other cast members, and the director said this was her first film, which really surprised me. If this was her first, she has a great career ahead of her! See more Read all reviews

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