When Brendan Gleeson gets together with John Michael
McDonagh, magical things happen. The two first teamed up in 2011 for the black
comedy, The Guard, which, though it gets dark when it needs
to, showcases Gleeson’s easy charm, humor and ability to absolutely take
control of the frame. He’s proven time and time again that he’s one of the best
and most underappreciated character actors working today. Their latest
collaboration, Calvary, takes a different approach than
their last endeavor, but is no less impressive, illustrating again that Gleeson
is equally adept in the lead of this character study as in any supporting
roles.
