Ballad of a Small Player
dir. Edward Berger
53
7 sourcesSynopsis
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Critics consensus
Going all in with a committed Colin Farrell and a memorably opulent presentation of Macau, Ballad of a Small Player too often squanders its virtues by doubling down on excess to diminishing returns.
Directed byEdward Berger
StarringColin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings, Jason Tobin
Written byRowan Joffé
CinematographyJames Friend
EditingNick Emerson
MusicVolker Bertelmann
Ballad of a Small Player
2025 · R · 1h 41m
Crime, Drama
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Our Verdict
53
Critics Consensus
Going all in with a committed Colin Farrell and a memorably opulent presentation of Macau, Ballad of a Small Player too often squanders its virtues by doubling down on excess to diminishing returns.
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