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Colin Farrell Shines in Visually Stunning 'Ballad of a Small Player'

9/12/2025

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"Ballad of a Small Player," directed by Edward Berger, features Colin Farrell as a gambler in Macau.
The film has a 65% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 17 critics, reflecting mixed reviews.
Critics commend Farrell's performance but note the film's emotional and original shortcomings.
Visually stunning, it captures Macau's luxury but lacks depth.
The film releases in the U.S. on October 15 and streams on Netflix starting October 29.

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Story summary

"Ballad of a Small Player," directed by Edward Berger, features Colin Farrell as a gambler in Macau.
The film has a 65% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 17 critics, reflecting mixed reviews.
Critics commend Farrell's performance but note the film's emotional and original shortcomings.
Visually stunning, it captures Macau's luxury but lacks depth.
The film releases in the U.S. on October 15 and streams on Netflix starting October 29.