: While praised for Adrien Brody’s powerful performance, reviewers at The Film Stage note that the film’s vulnerability is often found in its supporting characters, such as the troubled student Meredith.
Directed by Tony Kaye and starring Adrien Brody, Detachment is a haunting exploration of the failing American public school system and the emotional void within its inhabitants. Detachment subtitles English
: Henry Barthes is a substitute teacher who maintains an emotional distance from his students and colleagues to avoid the pain of permanent connection. : While praised for Adrien Brody’s powerful performance,
: The film critiques the lack of parental involvement and the bureaucratic pressures that crush educators. Detachment subtitles English