💨 Abstract

*Ballad of a Small Player* is a high-energy, intense film starring Colin Farrell as a reckless aristocrat drowning in debt in Macao’s casinos. Farrell’s frenetic performance drives the darkly comedic, thriller-like narrative, though the film’s mix of genres—cautionary tale, ghost story, and comedy—sometimes feels uneven.

Courtesy: Tori Brazier