Overview
- Critics praise Anders Danielsen Lie’s restrained lead turn, with support from Bill Pullman, Laurie Metcalf, Barry Ward and Valene Kane.
- The film adapts Owen Martell’s 2013 novel Intermission, focusing on a brief period after bassist Scott LaFaro’s death.
- Reviews highlight a predominantly monochrome visual approach punctuated by selective color passages.
- The story explores addiction, grief and family care as Evans withdraws from performing and attempts recovery.
- Festival listings cite Mister Smith for world sales, CAA for U.S. representation and a 1 hour 42 minute running time.