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Glassland

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A poor Dublin taxi driver (Jack Reynor) is forced to take a shady side job to pay for his alcoholic mother's (Toni Collette) costly rehab at a private clinic.
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Glassland's grim setting is leavened by writer-director Gerard Barrett's compassionate treatment of his characters -- and bolstered by a strong cast led by Toni Collette and Jack Reynor.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 05/03/2016
You've seen stories of substance abuse and its effects on a family, but rarely one as deeply unsentimental and candid as this one. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 03/31/2016
Glassland smartly plays off Jean's unhinged disintegration against John's tense, subdued control. In that contrast lies the power of this film. Go to Full Review Brian Moylan Guardian 03/31/2016
3/5
It earns its tears, even if it skimps out on everything else. Go to Full Review Angus Batey NME (New Musical Express) 05/18/2021
4/5
A stark, deeply moving examination of a family stretched beyond breaking point by addiction and poverty. Go to Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture 07/20/2019
3.25/5
As a slow-burning, micro-budgeted Irish indie steeped in grim realities and propulsive emotions, Glassland is a vehicle that allows Reynor to truly shine. Go to Full Review Mae Abdulbaki Movies with Mae 04/05/2019
3/5
"Glassland" boasts a strong lead cast who help lift the film greatly and to soaring heights in its emotional richness. If not for this, it may have drowned in its dark themes and story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Justin S. @JustinA2492 Jan 10 I loved seeing Jack Reynor play such a good guy since I watched him in Midsommar first and this really shows his versatility as an actor. Of course as always Toni Collette is incredible and Will Poulter is solid and funny. I only wish this film hadn't sold the disabled son as being such a big part of it when he really wasn't. See more 10/15/2021 Toni Collette has an established persona as frustrated housewife, but didn't quite have the desperate bipolarity this role needed. It's still heartening to see mainstream exponents flirting with more indy-spirited projects, and I feel that's where this really makes some substantial contributions. See more 01/13/2017 A very uneventful movie. A son trying to help his alcoholic mother. That's about it. I found the excuses for her alcoholism quite disgusting blaming her disabled son. See more 11/03/2016 Quite boring and slow with no real sense of direction See more 10/27/2016 As the speed in which the movie slowly paced, and paced with times little or no dialogue, I still found myself following the proverbial tortoise. Jack and Toni, whom I have seen in many films, both delivered an awe-mazing performance. They portrayed a real mother-son performance on very real issues!!! If you're an Indie film lover than this is worth a look. Though may not be for all d/t such a very slow pace and an even less than satisfying ending. See more 08/13/2016 Damn Jack and Toni are powerful in this modest little tale with a whole lot of emotion. See more Read all reviews
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Gerard Barrett

Director

Jack Reynor

John

Toni Collette

Jean

Will Poulter

Shane

Michael Smiley

Jim

Harry Nagle

Kit

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Movie Info

Synopsis A poor Dublin taxi driver (Jack Reynor) is forced to take a shady side job to pay for his alcoholic mother's (Toni Collette) costly rehab at a private clinic.
Director
Gerard Barrett
Producer
Ed Guiney, Juliette Bonass
Screenwriter
Gerard Barrett
Production Co
Irish Film Board, Element Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2017
Runtime
1h 29m
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