Urchin is a breakout film for its star and for its writer-director. Dickinson has made a name for himself as a promising young actor who has a lot more to offer than just his supermodel appearance. Roles in films like Babygirl and See How They Run have showed a real character actor in him. Dillane appears to like the roles that are more on the edge and here he gets to truly show off what he can do with his outsider energy.
I'll say that Urchin offers no surprises and its ending, while creative in how it is depicted, is exactly where you think this is going. But the journey on how we get there is remarkably gripping. Dickinson crafts a smart and powerful rollercoaster, with some striking moments early, leading to some hope and joy, before the film begins its dreadful drop towards what feels almost inevitable. He keeps it simple which makes it powerfully effective and it is all grounded in Dillane's brave performance.
Urchin makes me excited to see Dillane grow into more leading roles as his on screen charisma is palpable. It also makes me want more from Dickinson as a director/writer as he shows quite a sharp sense of how to tell a story and a boldness that he isn't afraid to take some risks.
Urchin
Starring: Frank Dillane, Megan Northam, Harris Dickinson
Writer/Director: Harris Dickinson
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