I waited until this was released to streaming instead of attending the theatre as the marketing led me to believe that this was just another movie looking to buy an Academy Award with its star studded cast destined to flop. Sort of like how Cats thought a movie could be made solely based on its cast (although I don't believe that was as bad as people made it out to be either).

I think the trailer and marketing surrounding it damaged its box office performance. Nevertheless , I was pleasantly surprised with the final product.

I found the combination of Bale, Robbie, and Washington to have a cohesive chemistry. The supporting cast also fit in nicely aside from Anya Taylor-Joy. I found her character to be a bit of a distraction and unnecessary.

Overall the movie admittedly moves at a slow pace, but there is subtle character growth throughout that makes you care for the characters as the story develops. If this movie was made into a series I'm sure it would have attracted a larger audience. It's also a story that might work as well as a play.