Danny Boyle’s Ink Struggles to Find Depth at TIFF 2026

Danny Boyle recently brought his latest project, Ink, to the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The film centers on the rise of Rupert Murdoch, played by Guy Pearce, as he recruits editor Larry Lamb, played by Jack O’Connell, to transform The Sun into a media juggernaut. While the movie starts with a high energy, stylish introduction, it quickly loses its way.

Despite the intense editing and frantic camera work meant to mimic the chaos of the late 1960s British media scene, the film struggles to say anything meaningful about the industry. It touches on themes of greed and the decline of serious news, but it often feels like a standard biopic that relies too heavily on shock value. Characters, including Claire Foy’s portrayal of reporter Jules Davies, are left feeling like simple plot devices rather than fully developed people.

Ultimately, the film feels like it is caught in a trap of its own making. It claims to criticize the rise of cheap, sensational journalism, but it frequently leans into those same tactics to keep the audience entertained. By the time the credits roll, the high octane visual style cannot hide the fact that the story lacks a deeper point, leaving viewers with a loud experience that remains hollow in the end.