A useful but uneven turn from Kyle Balda

I kept coming back to Kyle Balda's choices here, especially in the smaller beats. Even in crowded scenes, the performance keeps a clean line through the story. There is enough texture in the quieter beats to make the role feel lived in. It adds value without trying too hard to dominate the film. The choices are controlled without feeling mechanical, which makes the character easy to trust. What works best is the balance between restraint and clear emotional intention. That overall aftertaste is what stayed with me after the credits.