Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on July 5th, reviewing “The Lesson,” a modern film noir featuring Richard E. Grant and Julie Delpy. In theaters since July 7th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
his is the story of Liam (Daryl McCormack), a writer and tutor who gets a plum assignment at the home of the Sinclairs, whose patriarch J.M.(Richard E. Grant) is LIam’s favorite author … although he’s become a recluse due to the death of his beloved son. Liam is tutoring his nervous younger son Bertie (Stephen McMillan), who is overseen by his mother Helene (Julie Delpy). At first J.M. ignores Liam, until it becomes apparent that the tutor can help get his latest novel to its completion. It’s the secrets revealed in the context of that situation that will change everything.
”The Lesson” is in theaters since July 7th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
his is the story of Liam (Daryl McCormack), a writer and tutor who gets a plum assignment at the home of the Sinclairs, whose patriarch J.M.(Richard E. Grant) is LIam’s favorite author … although he’s become a recluse due to the death of his beloved son. Liam is tutoring his nervous younger son Bertie (Stephen McMillan), who is overseen by his mother Helene (Julie Delpy). At first J.M. ignores Liam, until it becomes apparent that the tutor can help get his latest novel to its completion. It’s the secrets revealed in the context of that situation that will change everything.
”The Lesson” is in theaters since July 7th.
- 7/9/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
A British tutor and aspiring writer learns dark secrets when hired to teach a renowned author's troubled son. The Lesson simmers with palpable tension and an eerie sense of foreboding. Taut performances from a distinguished cast are accompanied by a fantastic score. Alice Troughton, known primarily for her television work, is brilliant in her feature directorial debut. She crafts an engrossing narrative on the ugliness of human nature that will keep you guessing to a disturbing climax.
The Lesson is told in five parts. The prologue begins with Liam Sommers (Daryl McCormack) sitting for an interview in front of a rapt audience. His first novel has propelled him to stardom. The Interviewer (Tomas Spencer) asks Liam what inspired his riveting story. Liam pauses while carefully gathering his thoughts.
Part One has Liam going through the motions of a struggling writer. His attention strays to a video of the same interviewer on stage with his idol.
The Lesson is told in five parts. The prologue begins with Liam Sommers (Daryl McCormack) sitting for an interview in front of a rapt audience. His first novel has propelled him to stardom. The Interviewer (Tomas Spencer) asks Liam what inspired his riveting story. Liam pauses while carefully gathering his thoughts.
Part One has Liam going through the motions of a struggling writer. His attention strays to a video of the same interviewer on stage with his idol.
- 7/7/2023
- by Julian Roman
- MovieWeb
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