'Steve' Review: Cillian Murphy's Netflix Drama Is a Difficult Watch With Strong Performances

When we first meet the title character in Tim Mielants' chaotic drama "Steve," he's sitting down for a recorded interview about Stanton Wood, the private reform school for teenage boys where he serves as head teacher. With a heavy sigh, Steve (Cillian Murphy), who has devoted his life, blood, sweat and tears to the academy, lets the audience know exactly how he feels at this very moment. "Steve" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a warm reception from festivalgoers who might have expected a film that resembles "Dangerous Minds" . . .