Stars at Noon review – languid tale of sex, lies and intrigue in the Nicaraguan heat

Benny Safdie stands out among a strangely lethargic cast in Claire Denis’ erotic and intimate political dramaA heavy tropical raincloud of sensual languor and political intrigue looms over this interesting if sometimes uncertainly acted movie from director Claire Denis – and incidentally, casting Benny Safdie in a small role is to risk everyone else getting upstaged, and so it proves here.This film touches on her keynote themes of sexuality and colonialism, in its 21st-century manife