The Outrun

“An inspired surprise: a portrait of addiction and recovery both visceral and lyrical, reflective and electric.”
★★★★ Danny Leigh, Financial Times

In every shot and every scene, mostly in closeup, Ronan carries the film with her unselfconsciously fierce and focused presence. Out-of-control-drunk acting in montage is a difficult thing to bring off, but she does it with intelligence and plausibility.”
★★★★ Peter Bradshaw, Guardian

“The Outrun’s true tether, however, is Ronan, and here she works to all her greatest strengths. The film wraps entirely around her, yet she’s far too honest an actor to ever play up to the audience’s expectations of a woman in crisis.”
★★★★ Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent

“An exceptional performance from Saoirse Ronan powers this affecting, slow-moving drama about addiction and hope.”
★★★★ Anna Smith, Total Film

“Lit up in a glow of stormy sea spray, Orkney is majestic. As is the mighty Ronan”
★★★★ Stephen A. Russell, Time Out