Felicia’s Journey (1999)
82%RT Audience Score: 71%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 14 nominations
Felicia’s Journey is a film that leaves you with a sense of appreciation, much like a fine wine that takes time to fully savor. Egoyan’s psychological thriller may not be as layered as some of his other works, but it still manages to captivate with its curious twists and turns. While some critics may dismiss it as lacking in humor and irony, the film’s ability to surprise and astound viewers is a testament to Egoyan’s skill as a director. It’s a journey worth taking, even if it takes a while to fully appreciate its nuances.
Felicia’s Journey is a psychological thriller that will leave you astounded, according to Stephen Holden from the New York Times. While some critics found it lacking in Egoyan’s characteristic humor and irony, others appreciated the film’s ability to spin off in curious new directions. Personally, I thought it was a great movie, but then again, I’m just a casual viewer who enjoys a good thriller. If you’re looking for a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Felicia’s Journey is definitely worth a watch.
Production Company(ies)
Wildwood Enterprises Artemis Rising Foundation Foothill Productions,
Distributor
American International Pictures, Artisan Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Glanworth, County Cork, Ireland
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements and related disturbing images
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital DTSS DDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English, Irish, Gaelic, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 1999 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2000
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Bob Hoskins, Elaine Cassidy, Arsinée Khanjian, Peter McDonald, Gerard McSorley, Bríd Brennan, directed by Atom Egoyan, written by William Trevor, Atom Egoyan, drama, PG-13, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Emanuel Levy, James Berardinelli, Stephen Holden, Roger Ebert, Marjorie Baumgarten, Jeffrey M Anderson, Leonard Schwarz, James Sanford, Patrick Byrne, Paula Nechak, Chuck Rudolph, producer Bruce Davey, MPAA rating, American International Pictures, Artisan Entertainment, Surround, pregnant, England, factory, tapes, TV chef, lies, schemes, psychological thriller, loss, grief, guilt, despair, non-linear story arc
Worldwide gross: $824,295
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,479,633
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,497
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 161,356
US/Canada gross: $824,295
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,479,633
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,104
US/Canada opening weekend: $43,131
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $77,421
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,040
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Elaine Cassidy – Felicia
Arsinée Khanjian – Gala
Peter McDonald – Johnny
Gerard McSorley – Felicia’s Father
Bríd Brennan – Mrs. Lysaght
Director(s)
Atom Egoyan
Writer(s)
William Trevor, Atom Egoyan
Producer(s)
Bruce Davey
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 14 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (5)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Likeluy divide critics and viewers, this is a simpler and less layered film than other works from Egoyan, who seems unable to infuse the pyschological thriller with his characteristic humor and irony.
July 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
Emanuel Levy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Holden
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
You leave Felicia’s Journey appreciating it. A week later, you’re astounded by it.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It took awhile to sink in, but I liked Felicia’s Journey very much.
May 26, 2006
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4
Leonard Schwarz
Palo Alto Weekly
Every time we think we know what’s going to happen, the story spins off in a curious new direction…
June 23, 2002
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
June 12, 2002 | Rating: 81/100
Patrick Byrne
Apollo Guide
April 3, 2002 | Rating: B
Paula Nechak
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
[Egoyan’s] still an arty hack in search of meaning.
March 8, 2002 | Rating: short
Chuck Rudolph
Matinee Magazine…
Plot
Pregnant Felicia travels to England to find her boyfriend, but instead meets Joseph, an older caterer who becomes increasingly dangerous as he lies and steals from her while putting on a friendly face.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Bob Hoskins plays a mysterious character who lies and steals from Felicia while putting on a friendly face in Felicia’s Journey.
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