What Richard Did
Charismatic Richard leads a group of devoted friends through the rituals of their final summer break together: partying on the beach, hazing younger students, hooking up. But the good times will not last forever. When jealousy leads to a senseless act, Richard
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Starring: Jack Reynor, RóisÃn Murphy, Sam Keeley
Director Lenny Abrahamson's latest film has its roots in the notorious death of a teenager outside a Dublin nightclub, later detailed in Kevin Power's novel “Bad Day in Blackrock.” The pensive, gray-tinged What Richard Did unfolds this downbeat tale in long scenes, but seldom feels slow.
What Richard Did is an engrossing and intelligent drama that throbs in the mind for hours after the final credits.
An acutely compassionate account of unshakeable guilt.
A tough, impactful film that offers a sometimes uncomfortable but always gripping examination of cause and effect.
This teen drama from Ireland is split almost perfectly down the middle: First, 40 understated minutes following a local golden boy named Richard (Jack Reynor) as he enjoys his last summer before college, trailed by 40-odd gut-wrenching minutes surveying the fallout from a single violent act he foolishly commits at a party.
Best Screenplay
Evening Standard British Film Awards (2013)
Best Actor Film
Irish Film and Television Awards (2013)
Young British Performer of the Year
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2013)
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