Film Review – Wasteman

Cal McMau makes his directorial debut with “Wasteman,” electing to examine a grim tale of submission from screenwriters Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran. It’s a prison picture, and one that doesn’t visit the outside world, committed to exploring claustrophobic spaces with intense characters feeling out the limits of power and fear. While such a setting and story isn’t exactly new to the big screen, “Wasteman” locates ways to make such misery feel fresh again, delving into the complications of the central situation while McMau focuses on faces, capturing intensity of thought as trouble comes for everyone in the endeavor. The helmer also has the benefit of an excellent cast, with stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth maintaining incredible presence in the offering, nailing nuance as McMau creates a peek into a hellish experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com