‘The Listener’ Review: Tessa Thompson Anchors Contemplative Story of Loneliness
thewrap.comTessa Thompson) as she’s prepping for another night shift manning a telephone helpline. It’s never definitively stated what this specific helpline is centered around — the people who call are struggling but suicidal ideation only happens here and there — but it’s clear those that call in are seeking someone to listen to them.
And Beth, who seems to lead a quiet life, is eager to provide that sympathetic ear. Thompson sets the tone for the entirety of the movie.
In fact, she’s the only face we see throughout the film’s 96-minutes, and if she waffles as Beth for just an instant, the entire movie would fail.
But with Thompson’s soothing voice and cinematographer Anka Malatynska’s camera tracking her, Beth becomes a warm beacon of light for everyone to gravitate toward.
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