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Reviews For Danny Boyle's Film About 'The Sun'
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Key Points:
- Danny Boyle’s film Ink, depicting the origin of Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid The Sun, has opened the Venice Film Festival to positive early reviews, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 12 critics.
- The drama, set in 1969, stars Jack O’Connell as editor Larry Lamb and Guy Pearce as Murdoch, focusing on their partnership that transformed the newspaper into a leading tabloid.
- Critics have praised the performances, particularly O’Connell and Pearce, with Deadline calling the acting “sensational” and Variety describing O’Connell as “superb.”
- Reviews highlight the film’s energetic direction and engaging storytelling, with some comparing it to Mad Men, while others note its provocative and intense style.
- Some critiques mention predictability in the film’s message and stylistic excesses, with The Guardian rating it three stars and IndieWire giving a B, though both acknowledge the strong acting.
