Steve (2025)
First screened in November 2025
Director: Tim Mielants. Cast: Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, Luke Ayers, Joshua J. Parker, Joshua Barry, Araloyin Oshunemi, Ahmed Ismail, Tut Nyuot, Youssef Kerkour, Priyanga Burford, Marcus Garvey, Roger Allam, Danielle Meehan. Screenplay: Max Porter (based on his novel Shy).
In Brief:
I rooted for this drama of an endangered school and its fatigued faculty, but style is excessive, students are short-changed.
VOR:②
Steve touches on some vital, ill-addressed issues. Both actor and director work boldly against type. Still: slim, hysterical, with misplaced emphases.
