Steve (2025) (original) (raw)
Traces a pivotal 24 hours in the life of its eponymous character, a headteacher of a last-chance reform school who struggles to keep his students in line, while also grappling with his spiraling mental health.
Traces a pivotal 24 hours in the life of its eponymous character, a headteacher of a last-chance reform school who struggles to keep his students in line, while also grappling with his spiraling mental health. (less)
Director: Tim Mielants
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Youssef Kerkour, Tracey Ullman, Emily Watson
Review by Brian Orndorf, October 1, 2025
8 / 10
Cillian Murphy hit a career peak in 2023, dazzling critics and audiences with his portrayal of �the father of the atomic bomb� in Christopher Nolan�s �Oppenheimer.� The feature was an enormous hit and eventually dominated awards season, including an Academy Award win for Murphy. He had the attention of Hollywood, likely finding himself in a professional position where he could have any role he wanted for his follow-up performance. However, Murphy walked away, boldly chasing his artistic interests instead of financial ones, teaming up with writer/director Tim Mielants for 2024�s little-seen �Sm ...read more...
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