The Lesson

Bleecker Street Media | Release Date: July 7, 2023

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Ratings

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TVJerryJul 14, 2023

Daryl McCormack plays an aspiring writer who’s hired to tutor the son of a renowned author (Richard E. Grant). The web that entangles him gets more complex as the story evolves. While all of the performances in this small cast are compelling,Daryl McCormack plays an aspiring writer who’s hired to tutor the son of a renowned author (Richard E. Grant). The web that entangles him gets more complex as the story evolves. While all of the performances in this small cast are compelling, it's Grant's overbearing character that's most impressive. It's obvious early on that something bad will happen, but watching the plot unfold proves intelligent and interesting, thanks to the smart script and unobtrusive direction. This is the kind of well-crafted traditional film that doesn't come along often. Not brilliant or ground-breaking, but a solid dark drama.… Expand

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MovieReviewMaveAug 7, 2023

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about a young author who takes a tutoring position at the estate of a legendary writer. The film was directed by Alice Troughton, and written by Alex MacKeith. On a personal note, I'm an author of 31 books, so I'mIN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about a young author who takes a tutoring position at the estate of a legendary writer.
The film was directed by Alice Troughton, and written by Alex MacKeith.
On a personal note, I'm an author of 31 books, so I'm always intrigued by movies about writers. I love seeing their process and what inspires them.

THINGS I LIKED:

The fantastic cast gives excellent performances and includes Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack, and more.
Daryl McCormack is a fantastic, new and upcoming actor who has already been nominated for several awards! I hadn't seen him in anything before Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. He was perfect in that movie, although the movie itself was shocking to me in its full nudity and sex. (Incredible performance by Emma Thompson, by the way.)
All of the characters appear to exist in a type of prison and are extremely flawed.
Fascinating and creative camera angles. The cinematography by Anna Patarkina is exceptional.
There's a fun twist that you won't see coming.
I was surprised to see a family of Capybura on the property of the estate. They're native to South America, but this movie takes place in England.
What? There is a robotic lawn mower like a Roomba? Wow!
There are a lot of visual cues that show the emotional state of the characters.
The musical score is playful.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE:

It takes a while to get going.
It would have been clever to have the film divided into chapters, rather than parts because..you know...books.
It takes a while to get going.
Many of the decisions that are made by the characters made me cringe.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Kids will be completely bored.
Profanity, including F-bombs
We see two naked people on the ground in a distance.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 5, 2023

Alice Troughton's The Lesson doesn't shock but it surprised me because I wasn't expecting much. The script is solid, and the performances exhibit ample strength, presenting more genuine characters than I had foreseen.

Troughton's directorialAlice Troughton's The Lesson doesn't shock but it surprised me because I wasn't expecting much. The script is solid, and the performances exhibit ample strength, presenting more genuine characters than I had foreseen.

Troughton's directorial prowess bolsters the performances and draws out the finest qualities in the actors. While it might not evoke extraordinary reactions, the meticulous attention to detail succeeds in delivering a film that effectively encapsulates the intended emotions.
Through her adept direction, Troughton magnifies the impact of pivotal moments and affords the actors the opportunity to display their talents.

The Lesson might not be enthralling, yet it stands as a well-crafted film devoid of pretentiousness or extravagance. Instead, it offers authenticity, believability, functionality, which, in most instances, is more than sufficient to stand out.… Expand

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