Intelligently adapted by John Donnelly from his own acclaimed play, director Ben A Williams brings a subtle sense of the cinematic to this intimate and urgent chamber piece about two aspiring premier league footballers on the cusp of both greatness and sexual self-discovery. Reprising his role from the original Royal Court production, Russell Tovey is a sensation as a young man battling internalised desires and self-hatred, ably matched by dynamic performances from the rest of the impressive cast.
Is The Pass a winner? Find out in our December film podcast. Review starts at the 8.39 mark…