

A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
Acting
Cage's physical performance is masterclass in barely holding it together
Direction
Ridley Scott goes small and character-driven, surprisingly
Writing
The con structure mirrors the emotional architecture perfectly

Director
Ridley Scott
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cage based his physical performance on actual OCD patients he observed, down to the specific cleaning rituals and door-locking patterns.
The entire film's color palette shifts from sterile blues and beiges to warmer tones as Roy opens up to connection — then snaps back for the gut-punch ending.