It’s remarkable how accomplished Sorry, Baby feels for a first film. Eva Victor demonstrates considerable skill by writing, directing, and starring, succeeding with an inventive strategy. The movie centers on recovery from past hurt, but Victor avoids predictable storytelling methods. Rather than presenting the story in a serious or overly emotional way, she offers something more subtle, witty, even humorous, while s…

The central character feels uniquely portrayed, and while Eve Victor gives a solid performance, I didn’t truly connect with it. It becomes clear relatively early on that her “Agnes” has experienced some past hardship, and now, in her late twenties, she holds a teaching position in a small, rural area where she appears to be living alone. This changes when her friend “Lydia” (Naomie Ackie) arrives for a visit; Lydia a…

After a devastating loss, it's not always clear how someone will react, and some responses can be surprising because even the person experiencing them might struggle to understand. It becomes even more difficult when finding the right words feels impossible, hindering any attempt to fully express what’s felt. This complexity is at the heart of the challenges faced by Agnes Ward (played, written, and directed by Eva V…