: The film heavily incorporates Shakespearean themes and dialogue, often drawing parallels between the family's struggles and classic tragic tropes.
The situation escalates when Beckett enters the world of high-stakes crime through a counterfeiting scheme to pay off a $38,000 debt to a ruthless loan shark. Amidst the chaos, Samuel finds escapism in his favorite comic book hero, the "Phantom Halo". Phantom Halo
: Includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster ( Game of Thrones ), Luke Kleintank ( The Man in the High Castle ), Rebecca Romijn ( X-Men ), and Tobin Bell ( Saw ). : The film heavily incorporates Shakespearean themes and
: While the audience is mesmerized, Beckett picks their pockets to pay the family's bills. : Includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster ( Game of Thrones
: Samuel's obsession with the "Phantom Halo" comic provides a tonal contrast to the grim reality of their poverty and his father's abuse.
: Reviews were largely mixed. While many praised the performances—particularly Brodie-Sangster’s—others found the plot overstuffed with too many subplots, such as the counterfeiting and a "chemistry-free" romance.
(2014) is a gritty indie crime drama that serves as the feature directorial debut of Antonia Bogdanovich. Executive produced by her father, legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, the film expands on her earlier short film, My Left Hand Man . Plot Overview
