Dominic Cooke
Idealism can be a tough sell, but Ironbark sells the hell out of it nevertheless, remaining firmly committed to its compassion for individuals caught up in the iron grip of history.
On Chesil Beach feels like three separate character studies awkwardly forced into one occasionally incoherent film – but with a characteristically brilliant Saoirse Ronan performance at the centre, it is never anything less than compelling.
This is pt 4 of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage, in which we cover the new Scott Cooper film, new Del Toro, and more.
