A useful but uneven turn from Emilio Beltrán Ulrich

Emilio Beltrán Ulrich's contribution as Gabriel gives Come Play With Me (2021) a more specific texture. It supports the film well enough, though it rarely changes the temperature of a scene. The performance has a clear idea behind it, but the execution is not equally strong throughout. I appreciated the intention more than every individual moment. There is some texture here, but I wanted a little more surprise. A few scenes feel specific and grounded, while others fall back on familiar choices. Different viewers may value it more, but for me the effect was limited.