The new British drama, *Dragonfly*, featuring Brenda Blethyn and Jason Watkins, will be released in the UK soon, much to the delight of its fans.
In Paul Andrew Williams’ new film, Brenda Blethyn, known for her role in *Vera*, plays Elsie, an older woman who forms an unexpected friendship with her neighbour, Colleen (Andrea Riseborough), after Colleen realizes Elsie isn’t receiving the care she needs.
Colleen and Elsie are very close, so Colleen volunteers to care for Elsie full-time. However, Elsie’s son, John Watkins, is against the arrangement. During a difficult conversation between the three of them, John starts to wonder if Colleen has hidden reasons for wanting to help.
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After premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June and showing in Edinburgh in August, people have been eager to find out when *Dragonfly* would be released in theaters – and now we know.
The new drama, which critics will see next week, will hit UK cinemas on Friday, November 7th – just seven weeks away!
Critics are praising the new film *Dragonfly* as a moving and suspenseful story about those who are often overlooked. Currently, 93% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given it a positive review, based on 15 reviews.
In a review for Digital Spy, we described *Dragonfly* as a moving and captivating drama that focuses on marginalized individuals, culminating in a memorable conclusion. The film’s strength lies in the exceptional performances of Blethyn and Riseborough.
The film truly succeeds thanks to the powerful performances, building to a final, unforgettable image that perfectly emphasizes the story’s core ideas. We found the ending particularly intense and captivating.
Screen International also gave the film a positive review, calling it a gripping and thought-provoking look at how fragile communities can be, though they acknowledged it might not appeal to all viewers.
According to *The Guardian*, this film is a powerfully acted, realistic drama with a haunting atmosphere, reminiscent of Mike Leigh’s work, but also featuring suspenseful and even frightening moments. They described it as stark, fierce, and wonderfully acted.
Dragonfly will be released in cinemas on 7 November.
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