Matt Damon plays an unemployed oil worker who travels to France to prove his daughter innocent of murder.
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Damon gives a very well nuanced and stoic performance as a deadbeat kind of dad, and he is ably supported by his castmates and in particular by his French co-star Camille Cottin. The story unfolds slowly but steadily and has enough surprises to keep the suspense going without being overly dramatic. All up, it is a film that feels very genuine and holds your attention throughout.
So how did I score it?
Acting 8/10
Story/Script 8/10
Cinematography 7/10
Set/Costumes 7/10
Entertainment 8/10
That gives Stillwater an average of 7.6 / 10
STILLWATER
Starring: Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin.
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Duration: 140 minutes
In Australian and New Zealand Cinemas 12 August 2021