💨 Abstract

Colin Farrell delivers a career-best performance in "Ballad of a Small Player," a psychological thriller on Netflix. He plays a desperate expat in debt, filmed in Macau's real casinos. Farrell's intense preparation and commitment left him exhausted daily but fulfilled. Director Edward Berger praised Farrell's dedication, noting the entire crew was inspired. The film, adapted from Lawrence Osborne's novel, is chaotic and intense, with Farrell's performance heightened by close-ups and frenetic pacing.

Courtesy: Tori Brazier