Actor-turned-director Mélanie Laurent continues her impressive directorial streak with her English language debut “Galveston”, adapted from the novel by “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto.
Fluidly moving through a number of genres, including crime thriller and on-the-run road film, Laurent creates a quiet and introspective character study, getting highlight performances from Ben Foster and Elle Fanning.
While not exactly the hard-boiled thriller that it’s being sold as, “Galveston” shows Laurent evolving as a dramatic director and makes the case for Foster as one of the premier actors working today.Continue reading ‘Galveston’: Ben Foster & Elle Fanning Are At The Top Of Their Game In Mélanie Laurent’s Unique Thriller [Review] at The Playlist.
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