If I had to pick the most underrated actor in the whole of the movie business I would go for Eddie Marsan .
A prolific actor who everyone has seen in one film or another and who never gives a bad performance and Still Life is the perfect example.
In this , Eddie plays a employee who dedicates his life to tracking down the next-of-kin and arranging funerals for his community's unclaimed dead.
It's a performance that is understated yet brilliant . You totally believe this man , who seems a little bit OCD and loves his job , that he will do what he can for these dead people and their families even though his own life outside of work is pretty non existent.
It's a very British film but I have no doubt it will appeal to any audience.
It's obviously sad at times but it's also uplifting and thought provoking.
It's the best film I've seen in quite a while and I highly recommended it.
