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'Hard Truths' Review: Mike Leigh's Heartbreaking Drama
MovieWebStory by Mark Keizer
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Legendary British director Mike Leigh delivers a gripping portrait of a woman's emotional breakdown in his first film in six years.
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- Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers a powerhouse performance as the film's tormented protagonist, a British housewife crippled by anger and fear.
- This heartbreaking drama marks Leigh's return to the director's chair after a six-year hiatus, solidifying his reputation as one of the most nuanced storytellers in modern cinema.
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Mike Leigh, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, 'Hard Truths'