#saoirse-ronan

#saoirse-ronan

In her first interview for the film, Ronan wasn't putting it on: There really isn't much like "Bad Apples," and that's a compliment. Consider two things: the film's short synopsis ("A primary school teacher [is] forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student"), which doesn't sound exactly funny, and one of the main inspirations for Etzler casting the four-time Oscar nominee in a film that is, indeed, very funny.

Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan, and Keanu Reeves star in world premieres at the Toronto film festival's 50th edition, showcasing films seeking awards traction.