Movie review: ‘Anemone’ is dialogue in search of plot

Movie Review: 'Anemone' Lacks Plot

The film 'Anemone' stars Daniel Day-Lewis, who is directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, in a unique father-son collaboration.

The movie, set in England in the eighties, tells the story of Ray Stoker (played by Daniel Day-Lewis), a hermit living in a forest, and his brother Jem Stoker (played by Sean Bean), who attempts to reconnect with Ray.

Can an actor receive direction from his son?

The film is slow-moving and lacks a clear plot until 45 minutes in, which may indicate that director-screenwriter Ronan Day-Lewis is still developing his skills.

The diplomatic observation regarding 'Anemone' is that it's the debut for director-screenwriter Ronan Day-Lewis, who may improve with time.

Author's Summary

'Anemone' is a slow-paced film with a lacking plot, despite its unique father-son collaboration.

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The News-Herald The News-Herald — 2025-10-15

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