What We Do Next

I reject the bottom line of what is basically a morality play.

While it doesn’t venture far from its evident stage roots, neither does “What We Do Next,” a sinewy, tautly calibrated morality play, ever stray from the decidedly contemporary issues at its complex core.

The result doesn’t make the best use of the medium’s powers, but the chatty ride does make for good food for thought.

There’s a lot to savor and digest in this morality play that is filmed and acted so well.

What We Do Next is a superbly acted and well-written drama that tackles issues of race, gender, and social class in American politics and the U.S. criminal justice system. Michelle Veintimilla, Karen Pittman, and Corey Stoll give compelling performances.

A spellbinding, provocative and gripping political thriller.

One of the best of the early indie releases of 2023 is the riveting three-hander "What We Do Next."… The film soars because of the three actors delivering committed and courageous performance.

The narratives intersection of race, class, and social justice provides both an individual and a universal exploration of abusive systems from the perspectives the people trapped, and attempting to work, within them.

A pensive drama about the messy intersection between politics and personal responsibility.

Since most of the conflict is played out in dialogue among the three principals, the acting needs to be strong and it is.