# ‘I See Buildings Fall like Lightning’ movie review: A vivacious kitchen sink drama for the gig economy era

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-movie-review-a-vivacious-kitchen-sink-drama-for-the-gig-economy-era/
- Published: 2026-10-30T05:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T05:19:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/clio-barnard-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-movie-review/
- Topics: Americas, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Five friends navigate a period of economic and personal uncertainty.
- The film links their lives to housing pressures and insecure work.
- Joe Cole’s performance as Rian stands out.

## Summary

Clio Barnard’s *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning* follows five friends through a few pivotal months as they face housing pressures, insecure work and uncertain prospects. The review sees it as a lively, empathetic social drama that connects personal relationships to the wider challenges facing young adults.

Oli, Conor, Rian, Patrick and Shiv are played by Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack, Joe Cole, Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew. The story begins at Oli’s 30th birthday party and moves between their lives, with nightclub scenes framing the strain of work and adulthood; Cole’s portrayal of the comparatively prosperous but troubled Rian is singled out.

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