The Stone
Tas (Rock) is a film that presents a cross-section of the life of a family living a hard life in the countryside. It is a touch of sadness in the life of people living in nature- even as a part of it. And that life is nothing more than the waiting of a woman and man who lost their son. After waiting for many years, the family tries to get rid of the uncertainty by believing that the wounded man they found at the door is Selim (Ahmet Varli), their son.
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Plot Summary
In rural Ireland, a young boy named Finn is manipulated by two dangerous men, a psychopathic hitman and a corrupt detective, into stealing a drug dealer's money. As the situation escalates, Finn finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, forced to make impossible choices to survive.
Critical Reception
The Stone received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its dark humor and performances, particularly from Laurence Kinlan, but some found the plot convoluted and the violence gratuitous.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark, often brutal, sense of humor.
- Laurence Kinlan's performance as the menacing hitman is a standout.
- Some critics found the narrative too predictable and the tonal shifts jarring.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's bleakly comic tone and intense performances, though some found the story's resolution unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Trip', but it was changed to 'The Stone' to avoid confusion with a similarly titled film.
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