The Martini Shot

The Martini Shot is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Stephen Wallis and starring Matthew Modine, Stuart Townsend, Fiona Glascott, Morgana Robinson, Jason London, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.

Plot

Cast

• Matthew Modine as Steve
• Fiona Glascott as Mary
• Stuart Townsend as Philip
• John Cleese as Dr. Auyeung
• Derek Jacobi as Errol
• Jason London as Chet
• Morgana Robinson as Dr. Ehm
• Catriona Loughlin as Shannon
• Cat Hostick as Rose

Production

The film was shot in Ireland before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Release

The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 13, 2023.

Reception

Davide Abbatescianni of Cineuropa gave the film a positive review and wrote, “These days, it’s extremely rare to find such a small film with such a big heart. With tact, creativity and simplicity, Stephen Wallis has crafted a beautiful picture about life, death, love and art…”

Nikki Baughan of Screen International gave the film a negative review, calling it “…an infuriatingly opaque, unrelentingly pretentious narrative…”

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