Reporter Asks Chris Evans If Failed Movie Star Role Hits 'Close To Home'—And Anya Taylor-Joy's Reaction Says It All

Reporter Asks Chris Evans If Failed Movie Star Role Hits 'Close To Home'—And Anya Taylor-Joy's Reaction Says It All

Captain America's Chris Evans and The Queen's Gambit's Anya Taylor-Joy just toured the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for their film Sacrifice.Evans plays the part of Mike Tyler, a failed actor who's seeking out a fresh start when he and two other random people are abducted by Taylor-Joy and several other armed activists, who believe that if they sacrifice three people, they'll be able to find a legendary relic and unlock its superna…

TIFF 2025 Review: SACRIFICE

Romain Gavras’ sophomore feature film, Sacrifice, made its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. I didn’t catch the premiere, unfortunately, but I did attend a press screening.  The film is an unusual experience, not always comfortable, and definitely stressful. However, the stacked cast is certainly a draw.  Sacrifice In Sacrifice, actor Mike Tyler (Chris Evans) reluctantly attends a climate conference (read: fancy par…

Romain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice’ May Be the Worst-Reviewed Film at TIFF 2025 — World of Reel

Have you noticed how little buzz there is around Romain Gavras’ “Sacrifice”? Despite a handful of TIFF screenings, the film has generated nothing but brutal word of mouth.Romain Gavras — the music-video provocateur turned filmmaker — is no stranger to bold, confrontational cinema. His last feature, “Athena” (2022), premiered in competition at Venice, where its one-take combustible energy earned him both admirers and detractors. Three years later…