Blazing Saddles (1974)
90%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 3 Oscars
3 wins & 5 nominations total
Daring, provocative, and laugh-out-loud funny, Blazing Saddles is a gleefully vulgar spoof of Westerns that marks a high point in Mel Brooks’ storied career.
Blazing Saddles is a hoot and a holler of a movie! Mel Brooks really outdid himself with this one. It’s a Western spoof that’s also a satire of race relations, and it’s just as relevant today as it was back in 1974. Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder are a dynamic duo, but Harvey Korman and Madeline Kahn steal the show. And let’s not forget the authentic western gibberish! It’s a classic comedy that’s not as politically incorrect as some people think. So saddle up and get ready for a wild ride!
Production Company(ies)
Cranium Entertainment, Idiot Savant Pictures, Particular Crowd
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
1974
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 33m
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Language(s):English, Yiddish, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 1974 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2007
Genre(s)
Comedy/Western
Keyword(s)
Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Liam Dunn, Michael Hertzberg, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, Alan Uger, Comedy, Western, R rating, Warner Bros Pictures, box office, budget, reviewed by Ron Pennington, Jason Bailey, Richard Schickel, Don Druker, Variety Staff, Nell Minow, Danielle Solzman, Kevin Carr, Mike Massie, John Simon, Laura Bradley, Ángel Fernández-Santos, satire, racial bias, railroad worker, sheriff, thugs, spoof, high point, daring, provocative, laugh-out-loud funny, revolutionary satire, racial stereotypes, social critique, raunchy humor, manic, silly, controversial, horror movies, MCU movies, Netflix series, TV shows
Worldwide gross: $119,616,663
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $792,627,010
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 148
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 86,436,969
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $2,600,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $17,228,622
Production budget ranking: 1,447
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,277,613
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $766,120,776
ROI to date (est.): 2,890%
ROI ranking: 35
Gene Wilder – Jim: The Waco Kid
Madeline Kahn – Lili Von Shtupp
Slim Pickens – Taggart
David Huddleston – Olson Johnson
Liam Dunn – Reverend Johnson
Director(s)
Mel Brooks
Writer(s)
Andrew Bergman, Andrew Bergman, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, Alan Uger
Producer(s)
Michael Hertzberg
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 3 Oscars
3 wins & 5 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (61) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (7)
Mel Brooks has come up with his most outrageous comedy to date in the brilliantly funny Blazing Saddles.
February 8, 2019
Ron Pennington
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
Its genius, then and now, was the manner in which director Mel Brooks and his writers turned a broad Western spoof into what was, for its time, a revolutionary satire of race relations.
June 18, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Goldarned if the whole fool enterprise is not worth the attention of any moviegoer with a penchant for what one actor, commenting on another’s Gabby Hayes imitation, calls ‘authentic western gibberish.’
August 22, 2008
Richard Schickel
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
One of the funniest awful movies ever made.
April 2, 2008
Don Druker
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Although Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder head a uniformly competent cast, pic is handily stolen by Harvey Korman and Madeline Kahn. Kahn is simply terrific doing a Marlene Dietrich lampoon.
April 2, 2008
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
November 12, 2004 | Rating: 5/5
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
Blazing Saddles, the 1974 film starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, is one of the best comedies ever made in the history of cinema.
March 9, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
It’s really not as politically incorrect as people think. It’s sending up traditional racism.
November 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
Kevin Carr
Fat Guys at the Movies
Despite the narrative shortcomings, many of the gags are outstanding.
August 27, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
A model of how not to make a comedy. It is like playing tennis not only without a net but also without a court, and with twenty balls simultaneously.
July 25, 2020
John Simon
Esquire Magazine
One of the best Western parodies ever made. The powerhouse duo of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder does not disappoint.
April 4, 2020
Laura Bradley
The Daily Beast
A bad parody of Westerns. [Full Review in Spanish]
March 31, 2020
Ángel Fernández-Santos
El Pais (Spain)…
Plot
The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar (Harvey Korman), a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor (Mel Brooks). Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff (Cleavon Little) in the west. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Madeline Kahn’s performance as Lili Von Shtupp doing a Marlene Dietrich lampoon is simply terrific and steals the show.
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Badlands
Badlands (1974)
94%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Terrence Malick’s debut is a masterful slice of American cinema, rife with the visual poetry and measured performances that would characterize his work.
Badlands is a classic film that paved the way for indie cinema. Terrence Malick’s directorial debut is a visually stunning masterpiece that showcases the talents of Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. The film’s chilling remove and striking cutaways to the harsh landscape’s solitary creatures make it a must-watch for any film lover. Plus, it’s always fun to see a young filmmaker make a name for themselves and become a Hollywood legend. So, grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride through the Badlands.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-14
Year of Release
1974
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 1973 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 27, 1999
Genre(s)
Crime/Drama
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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
Martin Sheen – Kit Carruthers
Sissy Spacek – Holly Sargis
Warren Oates – Holly’s Father (Mr. Sargis)
Ramon Bieri – Cato
Alan Vint – Deputy
Gary Littlejohn – Sheriff
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Director(s)
Terrence Malick
Writer(s)
Terrence Malick
Producer(s)
Terrence Malick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (58) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (2)
If a portion of American cinema is going to remain devoted to violence, it could learn a lot by revisiting Malick’s thoughtfulness.
February 21, 2018
Steve Erickson
Slate
TOP CRITIC
In the fall of 1973, one could see signposts of cinema’s future in Mean Streets and The Exorcist, yet with this youthful pair of proto-indie dreamers, Malick was paving a whole new road. It turned out to be the path most traveled.
May 7, 2013 | Rating: 5/5
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It’s a testament to Bruce Greenwood’s acting that Adan never becomes entirely as insufferable as the words that come out of his mouth.
May 5, 2013 | Rating: 4/4
Tina Hassannia
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Malick’s film, full of striking cutaways to the burning-sun horizon and the harsh landscape’s solitary creatures, comes to operate at an overpoweringly chilling remove.
May 11, 2011 | Rating: A
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
Days of Heaven put Terrence Malick’s intuitions into cogent form, but this is where his art begins.
February 8, 2010
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The superb performances from Sheen and Spacek are as memorable as Malick’s vision of something akin to hell.
August 29, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
I didn’t completely dislike the film. I was mostly just bored by it, which is often my criticism of Malick’s films.
April 1, 2021
Sarah Brinks
Battleship Pretension
The film is admirable visually, verbally, psychologically. It took guts for a neophyte film maker still in his twenties to fire two cinematographers before a third gave him what he wanted; yet the result is seamlessly impeccable.
July 28, 2020
John Simon
Esquire Magazine
Terrence Malick’s amazing debut feature, Badlands, which basically made the careers of everyone whose name was attached to it.
July 1, 2020
CJ Sheu
Review Film Review
It signals the directorial debut of what appears to be a knowledgeable, almost classically precise, important young filmmaker, Terrence Malick.
December 16, 2019
Dick Lochte
Los Angeles Free Press
Everyone concerned with Badlands has my admiration — Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek… Warren Oates as her father; and all of the less familiar actors but most of all, Terrence Malick, who wrote and directed Badlands. It is clearly his triumph.
October 28, 2019
Bernard Drew
Gannett News Service
Angry young white men.
August 19, 2019
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly…
Plot
500 years from now, war has left the world in ruins. The Badlands, a region of former North American states, are ruled over by the Barons, seven men and women who control their own territories and raise armies of lethal fighters called Clippers. Regent Sunny, a highly-skilled fighter and the deadliest “Head Clipper” for Baron Quinn battles the Nomads and rescues a mysterious boy named M.K. who harbors a dark secret about his past. When he brings him back to The Fort to train as a “Colt”, a Clipper-in-training, things quickly get out of hand with another trainee. When first blood is drawn, M.K. loses control of himself as if something takes over his body, making the boy valuable to an opposing baron, The Widow. Meanwhile, Sunny discovers M.K.’s pendant has the same image as the one on his childhood compass of a place called Azra, the boy’s home. In order to seek out the truth about his own past, Sunny wants to know more of this city beyond the Badlands, and must find a way out, especially now that his lover Veil is illegally pregnant with his child.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Amarcord
Amarcord (1974)
91%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Ribald, sweet, and sentimental, Amarcord is a larger-than-life journey through a seaside village and its colorful citizens.
Amarcord is like a dreamy, nostalgic trip down memory lane, but with a touch of Fellini’s signature weirdness. It’s like watching a group of eccentric characters in a small Italian town, and you can’t help but feel like you’re a part of their world. The colors are muted, the music is enchanting, and the whole thing is just a delight to watch. Sure, it might not be for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for something whimsical and charming, give Amarcord a try.
Production Company(ies)
United Artists Lions Gate Films, Industrial Development Corporation, of South Africa
Distributor
Criterion Collection, New World Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
1974
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 5m
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Language(s):Italian, Greek, ,, Ancient, (to, 1453)
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Country of origin:Italy
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 1974 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 5, 2006
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Bruno Zanin, Magali Noël, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia, Ciccio Ingrassia, Nando Orfei, directed by Federico Fellini, written by Federico Fellini, Ton
Worldwide gross: $196,609
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,302,808
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,530
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 142,073
US/Canada gross: $125,493
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $831,566
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,231
US/Canada opening weekend: $432
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,863
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,839
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
Bruno Zanin – Titta Biondi
Pupella Maggio – Miranda Biondi
Armando Brancia – Aurelio Biondi Titta’s Father
Ciccio Ingrassia – Teo – the mad uncle
Nando Orfei – Patacca Titta’s Uncle
Director(s)
Federico Fellini
Writer(s)
Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Producer(s)
Franco Cristaldi
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Foreign Language Film of the Year Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (6)
Compared with [Fellini’s] other recent films, Amarcord is simple and classic to the point of self-denial.
April 1, 2020
John Russell Taylor
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
David Fear
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Continues to resemble something a lewd, grouchy, fitfully indecent silent-movie director might have made for his first time using color and sound. That, at least, would explain the shouting.
December 22, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Fellini is so bountiful with incident and observation that he makes most other film makers seem stingy.
April 27, 2009
Jay Cocks
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Orthodox Fellini lovers will give primacy to La Strada or La Dolce Vita, but Amarcord has its fans, and it’s easy to see why.
March 13, 2009
Philip Kennicott
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Its people look neither funny nor touching, neither monstrous nor human; they are mere lay figures tugged about aimlessly to fill out the space of the screen, the prescribed time for a major movie, and the leaky balloon of Fellini’s ego.
July 28, 2020
John Simon
Esquire Magazine
This classic is sentimental, crude, sexy, comical and romantic.
January 23, 2020 | Rating: 4/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
The result is touching, sad and wonderfully bittersweet.
December 4, 2019
Jacoba Atlas
Los Angeles Free Press
Fellini shoots much of the film in muted colors that seem slightly out-of-focus, as if he were attempting to transport us into a dreamlike state.
January 10, 2016 | Rating: 82/100
Dan Jardine
Cinemania
Fellini’s ability to compose a frame that oozes baroque drama and vitality is almost unparalleled and Amarcord more or less succeeded for me in evoking a time period through the eyes of a young boy…
September 8, 2013
Glenn Dunks
Trespass
Sweet and endearing for many, irritating and tedious for others.
February 26, 2011 | Rating: 5/10
Christopher Long
Movie Metropolis…
Plot
One year in a small northern Italian coastal town in the late 1930s is presented. The slightly off-kilter cast of characters are affected by time and location, the social mores dictated largely by Catholicism, and the national fervor surrounding Il Duce aka Benito Mussolini and Fascism. The stories loosely center on mid-teen Titta and his household, including his adolescent brother, his ever-supportive mother who is always defending him against his father, his freeloading maternal Uncle Lallo, and his paternal grandfather who slyly has eyes and hands for the household maid. Other townsfolk include: town beauty Gradisca, who can probably have any man she wants but generally has none as most think she out of their league; Volpina, the prostitute; Giudizio, the historian; a blind accordionist; and an extremely buxom tobacconist. The several vignettes presented include: the town bonfire in celebration of spring; life at Titta’s school with his classmates and teachers; Titta’s father Aurelio at his beachfront construction worksite and his and his workmates’ encounter with Volpina; Titta’s confessions to the priest about his burgeoning sexuality; Aurelio being questioned by authorities about his anti-Fascist leanings; a fantasy sequence at the luxurious Grand Hotel; a family outing with Aurelio’s institutionalized brother Teo; many townsfolk embarking on a sail to witness a marine event passing by their town; an annual car race; Titta’s fantasy encounter with the tobacconist after closing hours coming true; events surrounding the big snowfall that year, including a family tragedy; and an event centering on Gradisca and her future.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Magali Noël plays the character Gradisca in Amarcord.
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Fantastic Planet 1973
Fantastic Planet (1973)
89%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Fantastic Planet is a surrealist masterpiece that combines stunning animation with a thought-provoking storyline. The film’s unique blend of humor and pathos creates a truly unforgettable adventure that will leave audiences both entertained and moved. While some critics have criticized the film’s flat quality, this is more than made up for by the film’s sensational animation and the obvious good intentions of its creators. With its strange new world and highly imaginative designs, Fantastic Planet is a trippy and beautiful work of art that is sure to become a classic of the European animation cinema. Highly recommended for family viewing, this outstanding film is a must-see for anyone who loves serious sci-fi with a big message.
Fantastic Planet is a wild ride through a surreal and imaginative world that will leave you feeling like you just took a trip to another planet. The animation is stunning and the story is both thought-provoking and entertaining. It’s the perfect movie to watch when you want to escape reality and get lost in a trippy sci-fi adventure. Just be prepared to have your mind blown!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
1973
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 11m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Oct 23, 2007
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Animation
Keyword(s)
animated, epic, surreal, lovely, fantastic, graceful, PG, sci-fi, French, René Laloux, Simon Damiani, Andre Vallo-Cavaglione, Barry Bostwick, Mark Gruner, Marvin Miller, Hal Smith, Olan Soule, Janet Waldo, box office, budget, critic reviews, producer, MPAA rating, rebellion, oppression, coexist, Ygam, Draags, Oms, hierarchy, education, female Draag, Argos Films, adventure, humor, pathos, cautionary tale, dystopian, trippy, imaginative, classic, European animation, depth, images, style, audience score, streaming, rent/buy, subscription, vudu, Amazon, HBO Max, iTunes
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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
Mark Gruner – Young Terr Voice
Marvin Miller – Great Tree Chief, Master Kon Voice
Hal Smith – Master Sinh, Old Om, Sorcerer Voice
Olan Soule – Master Taj Voice
Janet Waldo – Hollow Log Chief, Traag Child Voice
Director – René Laloux
Producer – Simon Damiani, Andre Vallo-Cavaglione
Writer – René Laloux
Director(s)
René Laloux
Writer(s)
René Laloux
Producer(s)
Simon Damiani, Andre Vallo-Cavaglione
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (3)
Humor and pathos underline a fine adventure story.
June 29, 2020
Judith Crist
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Surreal and wonderful in a way not often seen from Europe.
September 9, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Alan Morrison
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The film has a flat quality that cannot entirely be overcome by the sensational animation and the obvious good intentions of its creators.
September 9, 2008
Don Druker
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
For original, thoughtful, often strong (but tasteful) animation, I recommend Fantastic Planet for family viewing.
May 9, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5
Howard Thompson
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s not every fancifully encoded cautionary tale that can survive the demise of its historical villains, and it’s not every stoner midnight movie that can stand a second viewing in the sober light of day.
January 1, 2000
Gary Dauphin
Village Voice
TOP CRITIC
A strange new world weirdly unfolds in Fantastic Planet…
January 12, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
Beautiful French animated surreal dystopian sci-fi flick will mess you up. Trippy baby. Trippy.
January 27, 2022 | Rating: A+
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
This is a beautiful work of art which combines serious sci-fi with fanciful designs, a distinct style and a big message. A classic which is very highly recommended.
January 15, 2020
Ard Vijn
ScreenAnarchy
The whole thing is marvelously bizarre, highly imaginative but, alas, all too short.
December 16, 2019
Dick Lochte
Los Angeles Free Press
Fantastic Planet is one of the most intriguing movies of the animated and adventure genres. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 19, 2019
Diego Galán
El Pais (Spain)
An outstanding classic of the European animation cinema. [Full Review in Spanish]
June 18, 2019
Carlos Bonfil
La Jornada
There’s surprising depth to the images given this style.
February 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Rachel Wagner
Rotoscopers…
Plot
In Fantastic Planet, a small human-like species called Oms rebel against their blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who have kept them as illiterate pets for years, leading to a shift in power dynamics and a struggle for coexistence.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny or odd about the film Fantastic Planet.
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Mrs Harris Goes To Paris
Mrs Harris Goes To Paris
93%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Led by a luminous Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a good old-fashioned story charmingly told.
If you’re in the mood for a light, feel-good story, you’ll definitely want to follow along as Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. Based on Paul Gallico’s novella.
Tagline
Follow your dream
Production Company(ies)
Entertainment One, Focus Features
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Date:
07-15-2022
Release Type
THEATRICAL, THEATRICAL (LIMITED)
Filming Location(s)
Budapest, Hungary; London, England, United Kingdom; Paris, France
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1 h 55 m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, France, Hungary
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Release date:Jul 15, 2022
Genre(s)
Adventure, Drama, Dramedy, Literary Adaptation, Music, News, Period Piece, Sport, War
Keyword(s)
Dramedy Drama Movie, Fashion / Design Drama Movie, Literary Adaptation Drama Movie, Period Piece, Movies Directed by Anthony Fabian, Movies Written by Anthony Fabian, Movies Written by Carroll Cartwright, Movies Written by Olivia Hetreed, Movies Written by Keith Thompson, Movies Starring Lesley Manville, Movies Starring Isabelle Huppert, Movies Starring Lambert Wilson, Movies Starring Alba Baptista, Movies Starring Lucas Bravo, Movies Starring Ellen Thomas, Movies Starring Rose Williams, Movies Starring Jason Isaacs, Entertainment One Movie, Superbe Films Movie, Moonriver Content Movie, Hero Squared Movie, Elysian Films Ltd. Movie, uMedia Movie, National Film Institute Hungary Movie, Movies from 2022, Movies from the 2020s, Medium Budget Movie, Movies from United States, Movies from United Kingdom, Movies from Canada, Movies from Belgium, Movies from France, Movies from Hungary, English Language, 2+ Ethnicity Producer, Female Producer, Female Writer, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, Black Lead Cast, Latin/Hispanic Producer, LGBTQ Director, LGBTQ Writer, LGBTQ Producer
Worldwide gross: $25,849,698
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $25,849,698
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,594
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,818,942
US/Canada gross: $10,433,915
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $10,433,915
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,582
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,900,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,900,000
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,195
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $25,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,203
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,462,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$12,612,802
ROI to date (est.): -33%
ROI ranking: 1,573
Ada Harris
Isabelle Huppert
Claudine Colbert
Jason Isaacs
Archie
Anna Chancellor
Lady Dant
Lambert Wilson
Marquis de Chassagne
Alba Baptista
Natasha
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Carroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson
Executive(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (120) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (113) | Rotten (7)
If viewers get stuck on the “this would never happen in real life” notion, they will miss the point of this charming tale.
July 20, 2022
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
Manville… brings her own set of dynamics to the role and scores a huge personal triumph.
July 19, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Lesley Manville delivers an effervescent performance that reminds us of her formidable comedic, as well as dramatic range.
July 18, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Cyrus Cohen
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Few films from the past few years have given me as much continuous pleasure as Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
July 16, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris stretches a bit to make high and low meet harmoniously, but it often manages the feat, thanks especially to Manville. As a force of British charm, you could imagine her Ada one day teaming up with Paddington.
July 15, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
It’s rare to find movies that value the mere idea of beauty, and this one—directed by Anthony Fabian—does so unapologetically.
July 15, 2022
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s the type of cozy, uplifting film that can easily brighten someone’s day.
August 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies
A nauseatingly time-warped film about how the right fancy dress can change your life.
August 11, 2022
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Saporta Report (Atlanta)
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is about more than just wanting a new dress; it’s about pursuing your dreams under impossible circumstances.”
August 9, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Sarah Knight Adamson
Sarah’s Backstage Pass
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is a delightful movie, with a heartwarming story … This midcentury fairy tale reminds us beauty is important and kindness, honesty, and sacrifice for others are the keys to a meaningful life.
August 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Collin Garbarino
WORLD
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris isn’t as inspired as the dresses it showcases but it is a well-mounted argument for the importance of fashion.
August 2, 2022
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
Lesley Manville shines in this charming, fairy tale-infused movie that offers a lovely diversion. In an era of superhero movies, it’s so refreshing to see an ordinary woman being the heroine of her own story.
July 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Ruth Maramis
FlixChatter Film Blog…
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Dior has fallen on hard financial times and because Ada is willing to pay in cash, they reluctantly agree to make a dress for her. While she remains in Paris for fittings, she stays with André and encourages him to express his affection for Natasha—who shares his interest in existential philosophy.
When Claudine is forced to fire several of Dior’s workers due to financial constraints, Ada organises a strike and forces Claudine and Christian Dior to listen to André’s ideas to modernise the business and make it profitable.
Ada returns to London with her dress. She loans it to one of her clients, Pamela, a struggling actress. Pamela wears it to an event where it catches fire and is ruined. Her friends at Dior read of the disaster in the newspaper and send her another dress, one she had initially coveted more than the dress she actually purchased.
Trivia
Goofs
NA
Quotes
NA
Credits
Alternate Versions
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The Gray Man
The Gray Man
77%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Gray Man has the star-studded outline of an entertaining action thriller, but it’s filled in with lukewarm leftovers from far better films.
Add this one to your queue with confidence, action fans: The Gray Man has a great cast, exciting set pieces, and a solid story.
When the CIA’s most skilled mercenary—whose true identity is known to none—accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global manhunt by international assassins. Based on the novel by Mark Greaney.
Tagline
Production Company(ies)
AGBO, Columbia Pictures, Denver & Delilah Films, Netflix, New Regency, Roth Kirschenbaum Films
Distributor
Netflix
(Originating Distributor)
Release Date:
07-15-2022
Release Type
STREAMING, STREAMING (NETFLIX), THEATRICAL, THEATRICAL (LIMITED)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Prague, Czech Republic; France
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2 h 2 m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Jul 22, 2022
Genre(s)
Action, Animation, Literary Adaptation, Music, Sport, Spy, Thriller, War
Keyword(s)
Literary Adaptation Action Movie, Spy Action Movie, Thriller, Movies Directed by Anthony Russo, Movies Directed by Joe Russo, Movies Written by Joe Russo, Movies Written by Christopher Markus, Movies Written by Stephen McFeely, Movies Starring Ryan Gosling, Movies Starring Chris Evans, Movies Starring Ana de Armas, Movies Starring Jessica Henwick, Movies Starring Regé-Jean Page, Movies Starring Wagner Moura, Movies Starring Julia Butters, Movies Starring Dhanush, Movies Starring Alfre Woodard, Movies Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Netflix Movie, AGBO Movie, Roth Kirschenbaum Films Movie, Stillking Films Movie, Movies from 2022, Movies from the 2020s, Big Budget Movie, Movies from United States, English Language, Movies Written by Joe Shrapnel, Movies Written by Anna Waterhouse, Movies Starring Rege-Jean Page, Movies Starring Eme Ikwuakor, Movies Starring Scott Haze, Movies Starring Callan Mulvey, Movies Written by Anthony Russo, Movies Starring Charlize Theron, Columbia Pictures Movie, Denver & Delilah Films Movie, Latin/Hispanic Lead Cast, South Asian Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, Impacted by COVID-19, Black Lead Cast, South Asian Producer, Asian Producer, Asian Lead Cast, Latin/Hispanic Lead Cast, Female Producer, Franchise: The Gray Man
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $200,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $200,000,000
Production budget ranking: 108
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $107,700,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Six
Chris Evans
Lloyd Hansen
Ana de Armas
Dani Miranda
Regé-Jean Page
Carmichael
Billy Bob Thornton
Wagner Moura
Director(s)
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Writer(s)
Anna Waterhouse, Christopher Markus, Joe Shrapnel, Stephen McFeely
Executive(s)
Roth Kirschenbaum Films:
Zack Roth
(Production Exec)
Columbia Pictures:
Palak Patel
(Studio Exec)
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (246) | Top Critics (65) | Fresh (112) | Rotten (134)
The most glam dad-enjoys-while-folding-laundry movie ever.
August 4, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Adam Kempenaar
Filmspotting
TOP CRITIC
A blast… The film works because Brad Pitt is a really funny and engaging guy.
August 2, 2022 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
A $200,000,000 snooze fest.
July 30, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
metro.co.uk
TOP CRITIC
All that effort and all that money should have paid for a better screenplay.
July 26, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Robert Levin
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling and Dhanush fight for your attention. The plot is clichéd, but the Russo brothers deliver a film packed with action, charismatic actors and beautiful locations.
July 23, 2022
Anupama Chopra
Film Companion
TOP CRITIC
It is a big, noisy, explosive adrenaline rush — a live-action spin on that old “MAD” magazine comic, “Spy vs. Spy” — and about as deep.
July 22, 2022
Gary M. Kramer
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
The Gray Man strips the best qualities of everyone involved — there’s a lack of personality to the filmmaking, and it’s big for the sake of being big — leaving behind a tasteless pudding that reeks of a cashgrab.
August 10, 2022
Akhil Arora
Gadgets360
What ensues is overly busy, dumb and riddled with cringingly glib dialogue.
August 10, 2022 | Rating: C
Al Alexander
The Patriot Ledger
Here we go again with another substandard Netflix action film that seems to take pride in its display of stunning mediocrity.
August 9, 2022
Louisa Moore
Screen Zealots
For me this is like time past, but like the good kind.
August 8, 2022
Achara Kirk
GET Jaby
I really enjoyed that… I thought it was a lot of fun.
August 8, 2022
Jaby Koay
GET Jaby
The Gray Man is a worthy entertaining flick with enthralling action pieces, nice European cities and two handsome toughies that sustain their handsomeness ever after beating each other up across the globe.
August 5, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Alejandro Turdo
Hoy Sale Cine…
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
In 2021, on a mission in Bangkok, the murderer, “Sierra Six,” is working with fellow CIA agent Dani Miranda to assassinate a target suspected of selling off national security secrets. He is unable to do so stealthily without harming civilians and attacks the target directly, mortally wounding him. Before dying, the target reveals that he worked in the Sierra program as Sierra Four, and hands Six an encrypted drive detailing the corruption of CIA official Denny Carmichael, who is the lead agent on the assassination mission. Carmichael is elusive about the true purpose of the mission and the contents of the drive when confronted by Six, and Six refuses evacuation from Bangkok with Carmichael’s men, calling a now-retired Fitzroy to request extraction.
Carmichael hires mercenary Lloyd Hansen, a former CIA agent kicked out of the agency for his sociopathic tendencies, to track down Six and retrieve the drive. Hansen does so by kidnapping Fitzroy’s niece Claire, forcing Fitzroy to authorize Six’s murder by the extraction team. However, Six kills them and escapes.
Frustrated, Carmichael sends his subordinate Suzanne Brewer to oversee Hansen and keep him in line. Hansen keeps Claire hostage in a mansion in Croatia, where he has based his operations. Hansen also puts a bounty on Six’s head to attract mercenaries and assassins to hunt him down. Six heads to Vienna to find Claire’s pacemaker’s serial number from Laszlo Sosa, but Sosa betrays him for the bounty. Six escapes just as Hansen arrives with his team, and is rescued by Miranda. Miranda’s reputation is in tatters following the Bangkok mission and she initially plans to bring him in to salvage her career at the CIA. Six convinces her to drive him to Cahill’s apartment in Prague, where she decrypts the drive, which reveals the extent of Carmichael’s corruption on behalf of a mysterious benefactor working for a shadow government.
Hansen sends several teams of assassins to Cahill’s home, and the terminally ill Cahill blows up her home to give Six and Miranda a chance to escape. Six is arrested and handcuffed in the square. A shootout in the streets of Prague follows and Six escapes on a tram. A long chase and gun battle ensues, and Six is saved by Miranda, in Cahill’s bulletproof car. The two infiltrate a hospital to track down Claire through the wireless signal broadcast from her pacemaker. The mercenary “Lone Wolf” steals the drive from them, knocking them out, and brings the drive to Hansen.
Six and Miranda follow the pacemaker to Hansen’s base. Miranda creates a distraction while Six infiltrates the mansion and rescues Fitzroy and Claire. Fitzroy is mortally wounded as they flee and sacrifices himself in a failed attempt to kill Hansen. Miranda knocks out Hansen’s men, but Lone Wolf narrowly escapes. He defeats Miranda in a fight but gives her the drive, having become disgusted with Hansen’s willingness to kill children and his lack of morals.
Hansen manages to take Claire hostage and drags her into a hedge maze. After a standoff, Hansen lets go of Claire and fights with Six. Before Six can kill him, Hansen is shot and killed by Brewer, who tells Six that she plans to pin Carmichael’s actions on Hansen in order to gain leverage over him. Furthermore, Brewer pledges Claire’s safety but only if Six continues to work for the CIA. Six and Miranda are forced to co-operate in the cover-up, where ultimately no action is taken against Carmichael. After the debriefing at the CIA headquarters, Miranda threatens to kill Carmichael if any harm comes to Claire. Six escapes custody and frees Claire, who is being held at a secret location.
Trivia
Goofs
When leaving Bangkok, Six takes a tuk tuk for Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is located 683 km north of Bangkok. There is no way he could cover this distance in such a short time to the extraction point in an overnight ride.
Quotes
NA
Credits
Alternate Versions
NA
Soundtracks
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Fire of Love
Fire of Love
91%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Whether as a story of one couple’s quixotic quest or simply a stunning collection of nature footage, Fire of Love burns bright.
NA
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple were seduced by the thrill and danger of this elemental love triangle. They roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and their aftermath, documenting their discoveries in stunning photographs and breathtaking film to share with an increasingly curious public in media appearances and lecture tours. Ultimately, Katia and Maurice would lose their lives during a 1991 volcanic explosion on Japan’s Mount Unzen, but they would leave a legacy that would forever enrich our knowledge of the natural world.
Tagline
Production Company(ies)
Submarine Entertainment
Distributor
National Geographic Documentary Films
(Originating Distributor)
Release Date:
07-06-2022
Release Type
THEATRICAL, THEATRICAL (LIMITED)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:
-
Sound mix:
-
Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1 h 33 m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States, Canada
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Release date:Jul 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Animation, Biographical, Dance, Disaster, Documentary, Documentary Feature Biographical, Music, Romance, War
Keyword(s)
Biographical Documentary Feature Movie, Disaster Documentary Feature Movie, Romance, Movies Directed by Sara Dosa, Movies Written by Sara Dosa, Movies Written by Shane Boris, Movies Written by Erin Casper, Movies Written by Jocelyne Chaput, Movies Starring Miranda July, Movies Starring Katia Krafft, Movies Starring Maurice Krafft, Sandbox Films, LLC Movie, Intuitive Pictures Movie, Cottage M Movie, Movies from 2022, Movies from the 2020s, Low Budget Movie, Movies from United States, Movies from Canada, English Language, French Language, South By Southwest Film Festival, SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, Submarine Entertainment Movie, Female Writer, Female Director, Female Producer
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,785
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Narrator
Sara Dosa
Director
Shane Boris
Producer
Ina Fichman
Producer
Sara Dosa
Producer
Greg Boustead
Executive Producer
Director(s)
Sara Dosa
Writer(s)
Sara Dosa
Executive(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Trivia
Goofs
NA
Quotes
NA
Credits
Alternate Versions
NA
Soundtracks
NA
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Soylent Green 1973
Soylent Green (1973)
74%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Soylent Green, a film that has stood the test of time, is a gritty and depressing vision of the future that manages to hit you right in the gut. While some critics may find it uneven and slightly muddled, the film’s grounded reality and Edward G. Robinson’s endlessly appealing performance make it a must-watch for any cinephile. The film’s antipollution PSA gone berserk plot may not be the most well thought-out, but it still manages to be a frightening and convincing portrayal of a future that we hope to avoid. Soylent Green may not be a perfect film, but it’s a classic that deserves a place in any film lover’s collection.
“Soylent Green” is a classic movie that takes place in a future where food is scarce and people are forced to eat a mysterious green substance. The movie is a bit of a mixed bag, with some critics praising it for its gritty realism and others criticizing it for being too contrived. However, one thing is for sure: Edward G. Robinson steals the show as a man who remembers the world before it fell apart. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking sci-fi movie that will make you question the future of humanity, “Soylent Green” is definitely worth a watch. Just don’t expect to be blown away by the special effects!
Production Company(ies)
MGM Studios
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Vídeo Arte
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
1973
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 37m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 1973 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2008
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Charlton Heston, Edward G Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Brock Peters, Paula Kelly, directed by Richard Fleischer, written by Harry Harrison, Stanley R Greenberg, produced by Walter Seltzer, Russell Thacher, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Matthew Rozsa, Alan R Howard, Chris Nashawaty, Don Druker, A.H Weiler, MPAA rating PG, dystopian future, overpopulation, murder investigation, Soylent Corporation, food shortage, conspiracy, dark vision, plausible, Charlton Heston’s performance, Edward G Robinson’s performance, social commentary, environmental issues, pollution, eco-system, special effects, set construction, futuristic NYC, aspect ratio, mono sound mix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Vídeo Arte, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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
Edward G. Robinson – Sol Roth
Leigh Taylor-Young – Shirl
Chuck Connors – Tab Fielding
Brock Peters – Chief Hatcher
Paula Kelly – Martha
Director – Richard Fleischer
Producers – Walter Seltzer, Russell Thacher
Writers – Harry Harrison, Stanley R. Greenberg
Director(s)
Richard Fleischer
Writer(s)
Harry Harrison, Stanley R. Greenberg
Producer(s)
Walter Seltzer, Russell Thacher
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (40) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (12)
Its greatest attribute is not that it accurately anticipated many things about humanity’s future. “Soylent Green” stands the test of time because it does these things while slamming you right where real anxiety festers and brews . . . in your guts.
April 24, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Matthew Rozsa
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
Soylent Green is Edward G. Robinson’s movie. As a man who remembers the wonders of civilization before it died, he is witty, cultivated and endlessly appealing.
April 23, 2019
Alan R. Howard
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
March 24, 2011 | Rating: B
Chris Nashawaty
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Uneven and slightly muddled futuristic horror story — not really science fiction, more like an antipollution PSA gone berserk.
June 5, 2007
Don Druker
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Good, solid stuff, assembled efficiently enough to be pretty persuasive.
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Their 21st-century New York occasionally is frightening but it is rarely convincingly real.
May 9, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5
A.H. Weiler
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Not a terribly good movie, it’s nonetheless not a bad guess at a future…
January 15, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
Grounded in such a recognizable reality that the science-fiction elements are almost indiscernible.
August 31, 2020 | Rating: 9/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
It seems, for all its futuristic malarkey, as contrived and antiquated a melodrama as may be seen any night on the Late Show.
July 16, 2019
Bernard Drew
Gannett News Service
It’s a hard one to judge, and while I enjoyed watching it, I don’t see myself watching it again…I guess an average score then, but I am glad I finally watched it.
February 7, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk
Not well thought-out and a genuine disappointment for all its visibility in the popular conversation
June 20, 2011 | Rating: 2/4
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
Where so many science fiction visions of the era have dated, this gritty creation of a depressed (and depressing) future… looks all the more real.
April 1, 2011
Sean Axmaker
Seanax.com…
Plot
In a dystopian future, NYPD detective Robert Thorn investigates the murder of an executive at rations manufacturer Soylent Corporation, with the help of an elderly academic, and launches his own investigation into the murder when the governor mysteriously pulls the plug in Soylent Green.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Thor Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
78%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: NA
In some ways, Thor: Love and Thunder feels like Ragnarok redux — but overall, it offers enough fast-paced fun to make this a worthy addition to the MCU.
NA
Thor’s retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Tagline
Not every god has a plan.
Production Company(ies)
MARV, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios
Distributor
The Walt Disney Studios
(Originating Distributor)
Release Date:
07-08-2022
Release Type
THEATRICAL, THEATRICAL (WIDE)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1 h 58 m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Jul 8, 2022
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Literary Adaptation, Magical, Music, Mystery, Remake, Sport, Superhero, Technology, War
Keyword(s)
Action Sci Fi/Fantasy Movie, Comic Book / Graphic Novel Adaptation Sci Fi/Fantasy Movie, Literary Adaptation Sci Fi/Fantasy Movie, Sequel/Prequel/Remake Sci Fi/Fantasy Movie, Superhero, Movies Directed by Taika Waititi, Movies Written by Taika Waititi, Movies Starring Chris Hemsworth, Movies Starring Christian Bale, Movies Starring Tessa Thompson, Movies Starring Jaimie Alexander, Movies Starring Taika Waititi, Movies Starring Russell Crowe, Movies Starring Natalie Portman, The Walt Disney Studios Movie, Marvel Movie, Movies from 2022, Movies from the 2020s, Big Budget Movie, Movies from United States, English Language, Movies Written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Movies Starring Karen Gillan, Movies Starring Chris Pratt, Movies Starring Melissa McCarthy, Movies from 2021, Franchise: Thor, Franchise: Marvel, Impacted by COVID-19, Female Producer, Latin/Hispanic Producer, Female Writer, 2+ Ethnicity Director, 2+ Ethnicity Writer, LGBTQ+ Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, Latin/Hispanic Producer, LGBTQ Lead Cast, LGBTQ Producer
Worldwide gross: $760,928,081
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $760,928,081
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 158
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 82,980,162
US/Canada gross: $343,256,830
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $343,256,830
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 154
US/Canada opening weekend: $144,165,107
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $144,165,107
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 42
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $250,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $250,000,000
Production budget ranking: 30
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $134,625,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $376,303,081
ROI to date (est.): 98%
ROI ranking: 943
Thor
Natalie Portman
Jane Foster, Mighty Thor
Christian Bale
Gorr
Tessa Thompson
King Valkyrie
Taika Waititi
Korg, Old Kronan God
Voice
Russell Crowe
Zeus
Director(s)
Taika Waititi
Writer(s)
Taika Waititi
Executive(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (351) | Top Critics (78) | Fresh (235) | Rotten (116)
[Y]ou may feel as if [Taika] Waititi’s hammer is hitting you over the head.
July 13, 2022
Jordan Hoffman
Times of Israel
TOP CRITIC
Hemsworth is almost vaudevillian in Thor: Love and Thunder, one of the funnier superhero movies I’ve seen.
July 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
An obscenely entertaining rainbow highway straight to blockbuster heaven.
July 12, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
metro.co.uk
TOP CRITIC
I was really compelled by the ideas Taika Waititi was teasing in this film, but the actual style of it — the eagerness to please — made me take a step back from everything. [But] what he’s discussing is really smart.
July 11, 2022
Amy Nicholson
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Where “Ragnarok” poked irreverent fun at its genre, “Love and Thunder” feels geared toward the faithful, packed with the kind of cutesy asides and knowing winks that tend to exasperate outsiders.
July 11, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Rafer Guzman
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
There are moments in Love and Thunder when the film feels like a $185m megaphone, dedicated solely to amplifying the voice of Taika Waititi.
July 10, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It also has a star in Chris Hemsworth who gives it his all, with a cheekier-than-usual (wink, wink) take on the God of Thunder and lots of Guns ‘N Roses. Welcome to the Jungle indeed.
July 13, 2022 | Rating: B
Dana Barbuto
The Patriot Ledger
Thor: Love and Thunder is mostly just a brightly colored filler episode that will likely be forgotten about like most of the Thor franchise.
July 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Chris Sawin
Hub Pages
Taika Waititi’s mind is a fascinating place to be in. Only he can take you through Thor’s dad bod-God bod-sad bod journey.
July 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Renuka Vyavahare
The Times of India
Bale really commits because that’s what he does. But there isn’t much to commit to when nothing matters except the next joke.
July 12, 2022
Alison Gillmor
Winnipeg Free Press
It’s a Taika Waititi film and not a Marvel product. It’s great to see that Marvel is granting such a free hand to their directors. That surely means they’re ready for some radical changes in the time to come.
July 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Devesh Sharma
Filmfare
Unfortunately, it was almost immediately apparent—in part from the presence of those Guardians—that the witty edge was a little dulled this time around…
July 12, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills…
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
After Gorr kills several gods, Thor learns of a distress signal from Sif. Thor parts ways with the Guardians of the Galaxy[N 1] and finds an injured Sif, who warns that Gorr’s next target is New Asgard. Meanwhile, Dr. Jane Foster, Thor’s ex-girlfriend, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. With medical treatment proving ineffective, she travels to New Asgard hoping that Thor’s fractured hammer Mjolnir[N 2] might heal her. Due to an enchantment Thor unknowingly placed on it years earlier to protect Foster, Mjolnir reforges and bonds itself to her. Thor arrives in New Asgard just as Gorr’s attack begins. Thor is surprised to find Foster wielding Mjolnir, but nevertheless teams up with her, Valkyrie, and Korg to fight Gorr. The group thwarts Gorr, but he escapes, kidnapping several Asgardian children and imprisoning them in the Shadow Realm.
The group travels to Omnipotence City, a realm that is home to many gods, to warn them and ask for their help. The leader of the gods, Zeus, fears Gorr and is unwilling to help, thinking they can remain safe and hidden from Gorr in the City. Zeus orders the group’s capture to prevent them from exposing the City’s location to Gorr, and in the ensuing fight destroys Korg’s body, though his face remains alive. Thor impales Zeus with his own thunderbolt, which Valkyrie steals before they escape. As the journey continues, Thor and Foster rekindle their romantic relationship and Foster reveals her illness. The group arrives at the Shadow Realm, but are unable to find the children. Foster deduces that the kidnappings were a trap for Gorr to take Thor’s axe, Stormbreaker, in order to summon the Bifrost and enter the realm of Eternity, who can grant his wish to destroy all gods. Gorr overpowers the group, severely injuring Valkyrie. The group retreats back to Earth, though Gorr manages to steal Stormbreaker.
Drained of her strength each time she uses Mjolnir, Foster is warned that using it once more will likely kill her. Thor persuades Foster to let him fight Gorr alone while she recuperates. Thor finds the kidnapped children at Eternity’s altar and, using Zeus’s thunderbolt, imbues them with his power to fight Gorr’s monsters while he battles Gorr. When Foster senses that Gorr is about to kill Thor, she joins the battle with Mjolnir to save him. They destroy the Necrosword, freeing Gorr from its influence, but the three are brought into Eternity’s realm. With Gorr poised to make his wish, Thor implores Gorr to revive his daughter instead of destroying the gods. Thor then leaves Gorr to make his decision and attends to Foster, who succumbs to her illness. Moved by their display, Gorr wishes for Eternity to revive Love, which it grants. As Gorr dies from the curse, he requests Thor to care for Love.
Korg’s body is restored and he starts a family, while Foster’s sacrifice is honored in New Asgard, where Valkyrie and Sif begin training the children. Thor adopts Love, who joins him in his heroics, with the former wielding Mjolnir and the latter wielding Stormbreaker.
In a mid-credits scene, a recuperating Zeus sends his son Hercules to kill Thor. In a post-credits scene, Foster arrives at the gates of Valhalla, where she is welcomed by Heimdall.
Trivia
Goofs
When the flying boat crashes into Gorr’s planet. the name on the boat is backwards, revealing the use of a mirror image.
Quotes
Gorr the God Butcher: The only ones who gods care about is themselves. So, this is my vow: all gods will die.
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Soundtracks
Sweet Child o’ Mine
Written by Guns N’ Roses
Performed by Guns N’ Roses
Thor: Love and Thunder’ deleted scenes just aren’t good enough: Taika Waititi
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Chris Hemsworth Stopped Eating Meat Before Kissing Natalie Portman in “Thor: Love and Thunder”
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
93%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Friends of Eddie Coyle sees Robert Mitchum in transformative late-career mode in a gritty and credible character study.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a gritty crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Robert Mitchum delivers an incredible performance as Eddie Coyle, a man caught in the middle of a dangerous world where there are no heroes, only the successful and the dead. Director Peter Yates has crafted a film that is starkly realistic and devoid of any gloss or gimmicks. While not uplifting, this film provides warnings and lessons that we all might heed, even if we’re not criminals. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and prepare to be transported to the seedy underbelly of Boston’s criminal underworld.
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Railway station – Route 27, Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
1973
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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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:Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2009
Genre(s)
Crime/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Steven Keats, Alex Rocco, Joe Santos, directed by Peter Yates, written by Paul Monash, crime, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Ty Burr, G.J Fleming, Elston Brooks, Rex Reed, John Huddy, William B Collins, Paine Knickerbocker, Nigel Watson, Richard T Jameson, Nick Johnston, Anthony Caro, Giles M Fowler, produced by Paul Monash, R rating, aging, gunrunner, ATF agent, bank robbers, mob, character study
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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
Peter Boyle – Dillon
Richard Jordan – Dave Foley
Steven Keats – Jackie Brown
Alex Rocco – Jimmy Scalise
Joe Santos – Artie Van
Director(s)
Peter Yates
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Paul Monash
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (1)
Mitchum just is. The one-time hero of 1940s film noirs knows he’s working with shades of gray here and that there are no heroes and not really any tough guys, only the successful and the dead.
May 24, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Thanks to Mitchum’s finest job of acting in a long while, a strong story and polished direction, “Eddie Coyle” is a surprisingly interesting character study.
August 24, 2021
G.J. Fleming
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Yates has fashioned one of the year’s tautest dramas without having to rely on gimmicks like the premier high-speed auto chase that trademarked his earlier “Bullitt.”
August 24, 2021
Elston Brooks
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
TOP CRITIC
The Friends Of Eddie Coyle has moments of tenderness and fascination in the subtle way it depicts the horror that lurks behind the faces of ordinary people.
August 24, 2021
Rex Reed
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
A beautifully constructed, finely acted drama that is starkly realistic at all turns.
August 24, 2021
John Huddy
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
It’s as if director Peter Yates regretted all the excitement he whipped up in “Bullitt” and wanted to make an understatement. He has succeeded too well.
August 24, 2021
William B. Collins
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
Under Peter Yates’ direction, Robert Mitchum — who in talented hands has always been one of the screen’s top actors — and Peter Boyle are touching, chilling, and excellent.
August 24, 2021
Paine Knickerbocker
San Francisco Examiner
For a gritty crime thriller without any gloss, this is it.
August 24, 2021
Nigel Watson
Starburst
Eddie Coyle works as Yates’s earlier films do not. It works because Yates’s habitually uncommitted point-of-view is appropriate to the seasoned, didactic monotone of George V. Higgins’s novel.
August 24, 2021
Richard T. Jameson
Parallax View
Mitchum is, per usual, incredible in the role, his trademark coolness and occasional otherworldliness lost in the miasma of the grimy reality of poorly lit cafeteria lamps and the cold landscape.
August 24, 2021
Nick Johnston
Vanyaland
While not uplifting, The Friends of Eddie Coyle provides warnings and lessons that we all – criminals or not – might heed.
August 24, 2021
Anthony Caro
PopMatters
I hope it will prejudice no one against this good film if I say that the sole lift it gave me was the relief of not being one of its characters.
August 24, 2021
Giles M. Fowler
Kansas City Star…
Plot
Eddie’s friends are numerous, but the term “friends” is suspect. As a small time hood, Eddie is about to go back to jail. In order to escape this fate, he deals information on stolen guns to the feds. Simultaneously he is supplying arms to his bank robbing/kidnapping hoodlum chums. But who else is dealing with the feds? Who gets the blame for snitching on the bank robbers?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Robert Mitchum delivers a “transformative late-career mode” performance in The Friends of Eddie Coyle, according to critics.
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