FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/empire-of-light-spoiler-free-review-lff-2022 "Empire of Light works best as a love letter to the art of filmmaking and the theater experience. Brilliant performances. Astonishing to behold. Emotional to listen to - score is the technical highlight. Not so captivating narratively, considering that Sam Mendes' first solo script lacks depth in the…
Top Cast
Olivia Colman
Hilary
Micheal Ward
Stephen
Toby Jones
Norman
Colin Firth
Donald Ellis
Tom Brooke
Neil
Tanya Moodie
Delia
Hannah Onslow
Janine
Crystal Clarke
Ruby
Monica Dolan
Rosemary Bates
Ron Cook
Mr. Cooper
Sara Stewart
Brenda Ellis
Justin Edwards
Jim Booth
Roman Hayeck-Green
Frankie
Brian Fletcher
Brian
Dougie Boyall
Finn
William Chubb
Doctor Laird
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"Hilary" (Olivia Colman) is the shift leader at a grand old cinema living a routine life and largely just going through the motions each day. When the young "Stephen" (a strong and engaging performance from Micheal Ward) arrives, she takes him on a tour of the building and that takes them to the upper echelons of the building - now disused - where they discover an injured pigeon. They also discover something else,…
FAQ about Empire of Light
What is Empire of Light about?
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
When was Empire of Light released?
Empire of Light was released in 2022.
What genres does Empire of Light belong to?
Empire of Light is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Empire of Light?
The cast of Empire of Light includes Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Colin Firth, Tom Brooke.