Tully (2002)
82%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 27 nominations
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The performances were as lifeless as a taxidermied animal, the narrative as predictable as the tides, and the visual effects as unremarkable as a beige wall. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to their craft, leaving the audience with a product that was as bland as a bowl of oatmeal. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and seek out a more stimulating cinematic experience.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Frenesy Film Company, La Cinéfacture RT Features,
Distributor
NA, NA, NA, NA, NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity
Year of Release
2002
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $15,636,462
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,400,578
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,740
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,006,606
US/Canada gross: $9,369,755
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,026,082
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,585
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,282,610
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,862,889
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,137
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $13,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $15,298,059
Production budget ranking: 1,503
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,238,005
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$5,135,485
ROI to date (est.): -22%
ROI ranking: 1,509
Director:
Keren Yedaya
Cast:
Aki Avni – Yossef
Anat Waxman – Miri
Assi Levy – Tamar
Esti Zakheim – Yael
Gal Zaid – Avi
Rami Heuberger – Yossi
63%
Director:
Johnnie To
Cast:
Simon Yam – Sgt. Mike Ho
Lam Suet – Sgt. Lo Sa
Ruby Wong – Ruby
Maggie Siu – Madam
Eddie Cheung – Sgt. Wong
Lam Chung-hok – Fat
Li Ting-fung – Baldy
58%
Director:
Costa-Gavras
Cast:
Nathalie Baye – Claire
Vincent Lindon – Antoine
Grégoire Colin – Luc
Bruno Putzulu – François
Alexandre Bongibault – Mathieu
Michèle Moretti – La mère d’Antoine
Marie Pillet – La mère de Claire
60%
Director:
Pierre Jolivet
Cast:
Jean-Paul Rouve – François
Julie Depardieu – Hélène
Lucas Belvaux – Pivert
Olivier Gourmet – Le commissaire
Zabou Breitman – La juge
Dominique Blanc – La psy
Philippe Katerine – Le flic
66%
Director:
Yvan Attal
Cast:
Yvan Attal – Yvan
Charlotte Gainsbourg – Charlotte
Terence Stamp – John
Noémie Lvovsky – Nathalie
Laurent Bateau – Laurent
Keith Allen – Jeremy
Jo McInnes – Jo
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 27 nominations
Academy Awards
Plot
The film is about Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn. Marlo’s brother gives her a night nanny as a gift. Hesitant with the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Hail Mary – “A controversial film that caused protests upon its release due to its religious themes.”
PTU – “Director Johnnie To’s favorite actor, Simon Yam, stars in this crime thriller.”
After You – “Features a cameo appearance by French actress Isabelle Adjani.”
Red Bear – “The film’s director, Adrian Caetano, also plays a small role in the movie.”
My Wife Is an Actress – “Stars real-life couple Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg as a married couple dealing with the challenges of being in the entertainment industry.”
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