Hoult and Law bolster The Order’s thrilling real-world drama
This has been a monumental year for Nicholas Hoult. He has starred in four films: The Garfield Movie, Juror #2, The Order, and the upcoming Nosferatu. It’s difficult to envision a wider-range of films for an actor in one year, and The Order may be his most consequential role. In The Order, Hoult shares the spotlight with Jude Law, who is also playing against type. The film follows a series of real-life events that took place in the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s, with themes that continue to be relevant given the U.S.’s turbulent state of current political affairs. Procedural and moody, The Order avoids preachiness in favor of character exploration and thrilling action set pieces. Continue reading “Film Review: “The Order””