Judy & Punch
Directed by:
Mirrah FoulkesScreenplay:
Mirrah FoulkesCinematography:
Stefan DuscioComposer:
François TétazCast:
Mia Wasikowska, Damon Herriman, Lucy Honigman, Tom Budge, Gillian Jones, Terry Norris, Virginia Gay, Benedict Hardie, Eddie Baroo, Brenda Palmer, Daisy AxonVOD (2)
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Famous puppeteers Judy (Mia Wasikowska) and her husband Punch (Damon Herriman) live in the town of Seaside. A strange place that is located nowhere near any sort of coastline, the town and its inhabitants are in thrall to a frenzy of witch hunts and superstition. But while the townspeople revel in the drama of the various trials and punishments, Judy and Punch provide welcome distraction with their magical puppet show. However, temptation can be found in every dark corner of Seaside, and the charismatic Punch succumbs to the women, the ale and adulation that await him at the local tavern. Despairing at her husband's weakness, Judy forces the hungover Punch to focus on his responsibilities and leaves him to mind their baby for a morning, the repercussions of which lead to an ill-fated turn of events that Judy must avenge. (Picturehouse Entertainment)
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Judy & Punch is an example of a badly written and directed film, whether due to the failed mix of different genres, the inability to fill the second half with something interesting or the unsatisfactory conclusion of the story. Two stars for the relatively interesting black-and-white start, but in the context of the remaining part, its bizarreness seems rather to be proof of the creators’ lack of skill rather than an intended feature. [Sitges FF]
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