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The Mercy
2018 102 min United Kingdom PG-13 16+
★6.4
Drama, Adventure
Director: James Marsh
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Description
In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor, endangers the fate of his family and business, and his own life, blinded by his ambition to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, attempting to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the world without making any stopover.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$29,538
Worldwide:
$4.54M
Starring
Colin Firth
Actor
Eleanor Stagg
Actor
Rachel Weisz
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Mercy is a visually striking biographical drama that hinges on a central, nuanced performance by Colin Firth. While critics appreciate its exploration of hubris and psychological descent, many find the narrative pacing sluggish and the dramatic tension lacking.
| Acting | Colin Firth delivers a nuanced and compelling performance that anchors the film's character-driven narrative. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures the vast, moody, and intimidating atmosphere of the open sea. | |
| Pacing | The narrative rhythm is frequently criticized for being sluggish, with several reviewers noting a significant loss of momentum mid-film. | |
| Editing | The use of family-focused flashbacks is polarizing; some find them effective for showing the protagonist's descent, while others feel they serve as a distracting break from the primary maritime narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as both an insightful meditation on hubris and a somewhat vague, surface-level depiction of historical events. |