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.
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…”