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The Heavy-Handedness of ‘Hot Milk’ Turns the Psychodrama Into Something of a Hot Mess

What stands out the most about the film are its performances, especially that of the young lead, Emma Mackey as Sofia, who more than holds her own beside an Irish acting titan, Fiona Shaw, as mother Rose.

Emma Mackey and Vicky Krieps in ‘Hot Milk.’
Emma Mackey and Vicky Krieps in ‘Hot Milk.’ Via Nikos Nikolopoulos and IFC Films

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