Friday 23 March 2018

The Party (2018)

Writer/director Sally Potter has crafted a wickedly tight commentary on post-modern politics and relationships in this ensemble dramedy which in its real time concise plotting feels like a filmed stage play. Her cast are all heavy hitters and her script is delightfully morose. It all comes together in a quick, enjoyable slap in the face.

The story combines the opportunity to discuss and debate issues while the characters dance around their passions and faults in a very entertaining manner. It's sharp and clever while always remaining entertaining. Potter deftly juggles it all and delivers a fun, if short film, which manages to be a jagged little pill at the same time. Sometimes she has her characters verbalize their inner thoughts a bit to obviously, but here it truly feels like it works, partially due to Potter's writing and partly due to the cast's expert performances.

While the entire cast is remarkable one can't help but single out Patricia Clarkson whose character is certainly the most engaging and who delivers a jewel in the crown of her wonderful career in this piece. Seeing good actors do some of their best work is always a treat. The whole cast gets to put their best feet forward but Clarkson especially shines.

This is the sort of party you know you should leave but its just too delicious to.

The Party
Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Kristen Scott Thomas, Timothy Spall, Cherry Jones, Cillian Murphy, Emily Mortimer, Bruno Ganz
Writer/Director: Sally Potter

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