Before he became the world’s most famous spy, Daniel Craig starred in a number of lesser-known gems – and you can now catch one of them for free. Some Voices was released in 2000 and sees Craig play Ray, a young man suffering from schizophrenia.
Ray’s brother Pete (played by Tip Toe’s David Morrissey) takes care of him, but as he begins to fall for Laura (Line of Duty’s Kelly Macdonald), Ray starts to reduce his medication, causing issues in the relationships in his life.
Some Voices recently aired on Film4 and has now landed on Channel 4’s streaming service, meaning it’s available to watch for free with adverts.
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Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, the film’s screenplay is written by Joe Penhall and adapted from the latter’s own play of the same name.
In The Guardian’s review of Some Voices, the publication called it “a serious, substantial, and compassionate movie which demands to be seen”, particularly praising the “outstanding performances from an excellent cast”.
Total Film similarly said the director draws “intelligent, effective turns from his cast”, even if “the film itself feels small and distant”.
“Penhall’s adaptation of his play remains an actors’ showcase,” added Time Out.
“Morrissey skilfully registers abiding filial love tested by simmering exasperation; Macdonald’s adept at lippy on top, vulnerable underneath; and Craig’s vibrant yet haunted expressiveness tells us everything needful about this doomed sweetheart.”
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Meanwhile, UK Critic wrote: “Craig gives a great performance, but the screenplay gets involved in the pointless particulars of a romance.”
Some Voices also stars This City Is Ours’ Julie Graham and The Batman’s Peter McDonald, as well as Adolescence’s Ashley Walters in a small early role.
Some Voices is streaming now on Channel 4.
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