Abbott and Keoghan delivery show-stopping performances.
Every so often, there comes a film that sticks with you long after your first viewing. For me, that film is Christopher Andrews’ directorial debut, Bring Them Down, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. The story chronicles a turf war between neighboring families in a rural Ireland town, where trauma, desperation, and revenge are at the forefront.
While suffocating, the clashing of hope and misery makes for an incredibly intense watching experience. As the story progresses, we begin to realize Michael’s anger isn’t all unwarranted. His neighbors declare war on his family to become the best farmers in their small town. Through violent interactions and unspeakable, brutal attacks, the war between these two neighbors is almost unbearable to witness. In between these ferocious acts, Nick Cooke’s beautiful cinematography is perfectly timed, as it highlights the serene landscapes.
1 Andrews Creates An Angst-Inducing Atmosphere With Close-Ups & Intentional Framing To maximize Michael’s anguish, Andrews does an exceptional job focusing his camera on Abbott’s body language and facial expressions in close-ups. At the center of Bring Them Down is a story of misery and self-hatred. Abbott brings these emotions to life in a way that feels so devastating and numbing. Pushed to the brink of insanity, his performance is top-notch.
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