"My Policeman," Harry Styles' most recent movie, is already available on Amazon Prime.
After the recent release of "Don't Worry Darling," fans of the former One Direction member are eager to see him in another film.
However, here's what reviewers are saying about the popstar-turned-performance actor's in the film, which is based on a novel.
What Is 'My Policeman' About?
Bethan Roberts' novel "My Policeman" is about a love triangle in 1950s Britain and addresses themes about loyalty, identity, and tales.
Tom (Harry Styles), a police officer, falls in love with Marion, a teacher (Emma Corrin). Despite the fact that homosexuality is outlawed, Tom subsequently has a passionate same-sex affair with a museum curator named Patrick (David Dawson).
Tom instead opted to marry a lady in order to retain his respectability.
As of this writing, the film has a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.6 on IMDb.
What Critics Think of Harry Styles' Acting
Many commentators have expressed their opinions regarding Harry Styles and his performance in the film.
This is only his third acting gig, following "Dunkirk" and "Don't Worry Darling."
A 'Neck Actor'
According to Cosmopolitan, the "As It Was" hitmaker is a "neck actor," which means he solely performs with his neck. Instead of reacting with his eyes or expression, Harry is reported to "swivel his head virtually constantly between people and things."
A Believable Center of This Love Triangle
Digital Spy wrote that Harry Styles is brilliantly placed since his charm and star status allow him to become a convincing member of this contentious love triangle.
They did remark, though, that Harry's tone frequently feels artificial during raw emotional moments.
They even noted the Brit's "lack of expertise" in comparison to his more experienced co-performance. star's
Better Off With A More Seasoned Actor
Collider wrote the intricacy of Tom's character made it an important part for Harry Styles to take on in his early acting career.
They feel it would be better with a more experienced actor than him and have observed how hesitant and frightened the "Watermelon Sugar" hitmaker appears to portray the role, as seen beside Emma and David's varied work.
Unsure of His Ability
The Guardian said that while Harry Styles look like the handsome movie star he's being pushed, "he's all construct and no conviction, a performer as unsure of his ability as we are."
They even said, "There's a crucial dissonance between the confidence he exudes on stage and the awkwardness we see on screen, a star fizzling out right before our very eyes, as uncomfortable for us as it appears to be for him."
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