Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here” continues the welcome trend of limited crossovers that includes “Isle of Dogs” and “The Death of Stalin.” This tough New York-set crime film is the best initial performer in the acclaimed Scottish director’s career, with a Joaquin Phoenix performance that’s viewed as some of his best work.“Lean on Pete” from Andrew Haigh, another established British director working in an American setting, had a more modest but credible opening.
The business needs a consistent supply of films like these, which can fill top specialized theaters.OpeningYou Were Never Really Here (Amazon) – Metacritic: 87; Festivals include: Cannes 2017, Sundance 2018$129,911 in 3 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $43,304Ramsay’s acclaimed drama stars Phoenix as a tortured soul rescuing young girls from sex slavery.
Similar to her earlier “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” this is tough material, told in unflinching form centered on stark,
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