The opening credit sequence of Michael Morris’ “To Leslie” is a real roller coaster ride, and thus appropriate preparation for the emotional turmoil to follow.
We meet the title character (Andrea Riseborough) via a series of photos, mostly family snapshots: happy memories, a young woman coming of age, getting married, having a baby.
And then the mood shifts, to stark close-ups of bruises on her face – police evidence photos. Continue reading ‘To Leslie’ Review: Andrea Riseborough Chalks Up Another Stunning Performance in a Harrowing Addiction Drama [SXSW] at The Playlist..
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