Pedro Pascal stars in Tony Gilroy’s drama “Behemoth,” where he plays a cellist navigating complicated personal and professional pressures. Reviews agree the film centers on character and performance, with Pascal delivering a prominent, nuanced portrayal.
Coverage differs on how effective the film ultimately is. ComingSoon.net describes the movie as unsuccessful despite the potential for something special, citing its shortcomings in execution. IndieWire characterizes it as a smaller, stranger work, calling it a character study with an unconventional emotional or tonal approach. /Film, writing in connection with the New York Film Festival, highlights Pascal’s “most complex” role and presents the drama as a virtuoso effort.
Overall, sources converge on the basic premise and the focus on character behavior, while disagreeing on whether the film’s style, tone, and storytelling add up to a satisfying result.
