Kitty Green’s The Assistant is undoubtably tedious in its approach, making it all the more effective. This behind closed doors glimpse at the film industry is particularly stirring thanks in great part to Julia Garner’s impressively strong performance. Here, Garner sheds the high-pitched fast-talk she is known for (see Netflix’s Ozark), and instead takes a subtle approach, leaving her character’s pent up emotion to seep beneath her eyes. It’s not “showy” by any means, but it’s definitely powerful. The movie also nails the mundaneness of office life, even if said office belongs to a powerful movie mogul. We get a constant barrage of photocopier and typing noises, and in this case, disturbing "mufflings" behind office doors. This may not be for everyone however, as it is admittedly very slow moving, with little in the way of plot (or resolution for that matter). This isn’t a “Harvey Weinstein tell all.” Instead, it’s an unglamorous and nuanced POV of a witness to industry abuse. In short – it’s a worthy watch!