‘Ballad of a Small Player’ requires audiences gamble 101 minutes for an uncertain payout

By Teagan Warren Edward Berger, the director of “Ballad of a Small Player,” is known for other films on my watchlist including, “All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) and “Conclave” (2024). Most recently, he presented a stunning, detailed filming style in his film adaptation of the book “The Ballad of a Small Player.” At the time of review, this film was ranked number six in movies today on Netflix. It depicts a man who calls himself Lord Doyle as he stays in a fancy ...