After seeing Kate Winslet interviewed about this punchy drama, I have been looking forward to watching it.
And it didn't disappoint. Both female leads are outstanding. So natural on camera and allowed to use their improvisation skills to the full.
The subject matter is SO relevant in today's society. Smart phones do incredible things but they are time thieves and their negative, damaging impact on our personal development and social behaviour cannot be understated.
There are tens of thousands of Freyas in every society who are trapped in social media validation loops, unable to have a normal day or a good night's sleep.
"I am Ruth" deals with this devastating problem really well. And I am sure many parents watching this will be nodding their heads as particular scenes are played out and wondering, just as Kate Winslet's character was, what on earth they can do.
A powerful, unsettling film with a strong message. I would have given it 10 if it wasn't for the annoyingly frequent commercial breaks. Six of them altogether. 10 minutes of drama then 3 minutes of adverts is really, really irritating. It reminded me why I usually never watch channel 4.
And it didn't disappoint. Both female leads are outstanding. So natural on camera and allowed to use their improvisation skills to the full.
The subject matter is SO relevant in today's society. Smart phones do incredible things but they are time thieves and their negative, damaging impact on our personal development and social behaviour cannot be understated.
There are tens of thousands of Freyas in every society who are trapped in social media validation loops, unable to have a normal day or a good night's sleep.
"I am Ruth" deals with this devastating problem really well. And I am sure many parents watching this will be nodding their heads as particular scenes are played out and wondering, just as Kate Winslet's character was, what on earth they can do.
A powerful, unsettling film with a strong message. I would have given it 10 if it wasn't for the annoyingly frequent commercial breaks. Six of them altogether. 10 minutes of drama then 3 minutes of adverts is really, really irritating. It reminded me why I usually never watch channel 4.