Evil Dead Rise (2023)
85%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise is a blood-soaked, gore-filled, and utterly delightful horror extravaganza that will leave you both exhilarated and disgusted. With outstanding callbacks to the franchise and a groovy cast, this film is a crowd-pleasing new chapter that opens the door to a connected universe uniting the previous films and series. While some critics may argue that it lacks originality, it’s clear that Cronin knows exactly what he’s doing, and he does it with po-faced earnestness. From the exceptionally crafted and cast characters to the creatively fun kills, Evil Dead Rise is a rare franchise sequel that is as good as the original. So, grab your chainsaw and get ready for a wild ride!
Evil Dead Rise is the perfect movie for those who love gore, horror, and a good time. The director, Lee Cronin, delivers a rollercoaster ride of blood and guts that will leave you exhilarated. The callbacks to the original franchise are outstanding, and the creative kills are both disgusting and fun. The characters are easy to care about, and the tension is unrelenting. This movie is not for the faint of heart, but for horror fans, it’s a must-see. So grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for Evil Dead, baby!
Production Company(ies)
Ghost House Pictures, Good Universe, HBO Max, New Line Cinema, Sister, Supernatural, Verse, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Auckland, New Zealand
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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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
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
horror, mystery, thriller, fantasy, Evil Dead, Evil Dead Rise, Beth, Ellie, demons, motherhood, possession, gore, violence, language, Lee Cronin, Rob Tapert, Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher, Jayden Daniels, R rating, Warner Bros Pictures, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Pacific Renaissance, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, digital 2.39:1, box office, budget, reviewed by Chuck Bowen, Richard Roeper, Sara Michelle Fetters, James Berardinelli, Jen Yamato, Adam Graham, Adam Olinger, Laura Clifford, Alan French, Cody Leach, Damond Fudge, produced by Rob Tapert, directed by Lee Cronin, written by Lee Cronin, starring Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher, Jayden Daniels
Worldwide gross: $133,230,752
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $61,730,752
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.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $15,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,511
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,077,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Alyssa Sutherland – Ellie
Morgan Davies – Danny
Gabrielle Echols – Bridget
Nell Fisher – Kassie
Jayden Daniels – Gabriel
Director – Lee Cronin
Producer – Rob Tapert
Writer – Lee Cronin
Production Company – Wild Atlantic Pictures, Pacific Renaissance
Distributor – Warner Bros. Pictures
Sound Mix – Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio – Digital 2.39:1
Director(s)
Lee Cronin
Writer(s)
Lee Cronin
Producer(s)
Rob Tapert
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (146) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (123) | Rotten (23)
Lee Cronin serves up considerable gore with monotonous, po-faced earnestness.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Chuck Bowen
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
In addition to dropping in visual tips of the hat to certain elements from the “Evil Dead” franchise, writer-director Cronin delivers some outstanding callbacks.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
[Cronin’s] go-for-broke horror extravaganza is a gorily gonzo rollercoaster ride that is as ruthless as it is exhilarating. I pretty much loved it.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Younger viewers or those new to the genre may wonder what’s special about this film. The answer: nothing. This is yet another victory for nostalgia over originality.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
A crowd-pleasing new chapter that opens the door to a connected universe uniting the previous films and series.
April 21, 2023
Jen Yamato
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
While the “Evil Dead” series isn’t quite ready to be buried for good, “Evil Dead Rise” shows that not all resurrections are created equal.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: C
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
I’m having a hard time understanding what faults critics could even find with Evil Dead Rise. It nails the tone, has beautiful, albeit disgusting visuals, a groovy cast and creatively fun kills. It’s Evil Dead, baby!
April 22, 2023
Adam Olinger
Adam Does Movies (YouTube)
Exceptionally crafted and cast, “Evil Dead Rise” pays genre homages as it puts characters we care about into unrelentingly horrifying scenarios. It may be the rare franchise sequel that is as good as the original.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: A-
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews
Horror fans will rejoice, and casual audiences will squirm. For those with weak stomachs, this Evil Dead entry will test your limits. Creative kills, brutal violence, and great performances help this one land as one of our early horror favorites in 2023.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Alan French
Sunshine State Cineplex
Evil Dead Rise brings what you expect from this franchise while changing the setting and introducing a higher-stakes family dynamic. The character development was a bit lacking but the carnage and tension absolutely delivered.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Cody Leach
Cody Leach (YouTube)
After an intense opening sequence and a bit of a slow ramp up for character introductions, Evil Dead Rise hits that horror highway at top speed and never lets off the gas.
April 22, 2023
Damond Fudge
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
A disappointingly derivative drama-trauma.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Dann Gire
Chicago Daily Herald…
Plot
In Evil Dead Rise, a woman visiting her sister in Los Angeles discovers a mysterious book that unleashes flesh-possessing demons, forcing her into a primal battle for survival.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy, funny, or odd comment about the film Signed in on Fresh Kernels.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends the superhero genre and delivers a poignant and emotional story that will leave audiences in tears. James Gunn’s direction is impeccable, balancing humor and heart with ease, and completing Rocket’s transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. While some may find the first 90 minutes to be a bit of a slog, the real energy kicks in and the film takes off into the stratosphere. The soundtrack is perfectly curated, enhancing the already stunning visuals and adding to the emotional weight of the story. This film is a fitting farewell to the Guardians and to James Gunn, who has left an indelible mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the perfect mix of heart, humor, and action. James Gunn really outdid himself with this one, giving Rocket the spotlight he deserves and completing his transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. Sure, the first 90 minutes can be a bit of a slog, but once the real energy kicks in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat. And let’s not forget about the awesome soundtrack that perfectly complements the film’s epic moments. Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tearfully moving and bonkers hilarious conclusion to the trilogy that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, MARV, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Verse
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Atlanta, Georgia, United States; London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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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:2h 30m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, directed by James Gunn, written by James Gunn, sci-fi, adventure, action, fantasy, comedy, PG-13, box office gross $214.7M, reviewed by Josh Flanders, Matt Singer, Christy Lemire, Wenlei Ma, Dwight Brown, tt stern-enzi, Rachel Ho, Luis Bond, Chris Sawin, Matt Donato, Marie Asner, Sarah El-Mahmoud, produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios.
Worldwide gross: $550,785,084
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $234,542,579
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.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $100,000,000
Production budget ranking: 407
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $53,850,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Writer – James Gunn
Producer – Kevin Feige
Executive Producer – Louis D’Esposito
Executive Producer – Victoria Alonso
Executive Producer – Jonathan Schwartz
Executive Producer – Nik Korda
Executive Producer – Stan Lee (posthumous credit)
Music – Tyler Bates
Cast:
Chris Pratt – Peter Quill/Star-Lord
Zoe Saldana – Gamora
Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
Vin Diesel – Groot (voice)
Bradley Cooper – Rocket (voice)
Karen Gillan – Nebula
Pom Klementieff – Mantis
Elizabeth Debicki – Ayesha
Sean Gunn – Kraglin/On-Set Rocket
Sylvester Stallone – Stakar Ogord
Michelle Yeoh – Aleta Ogord
Ving Rhames – Charlie-27
David Dastmalchian – Kurt
Michael Rooker – Yondu Udonta
Benedict Wong – Wong
Chris Hemsworth – Thor
Tessa Thompson – Valkyrie
Jeff Goldblum – Grandmaster
Taika Waititi – Korg (voice)
Julia Butters – Self
Miley Cyrus – Mainframe (voice)
Seth Green – Howard the Duck (voice)
Stan Lee – Watcher Informant (posthumous cameo)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (349) | Top Critics (75) | Fresh (286) | Rotten (63)
While better than most recent Marvel or DC films, it definitely lacks the fun, buddy-film aspects and sincere relationships of the original in lieu of an exhausting mission-based story.
May 17, 2023
Josh Flanders
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Completes Rocket’ transformation from a footnote to one of Marvel’ greatest characters.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Matt Singer
ScreenCrush
TOP CRITIC
Too often it feels like James Gunn made a playlist of songs he likes and then came up with scenes to go with them.
May 17, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Guardians 3 is a real warm and fuzzy movie that sometimes makes you forget that you’re a bit bored with the onslaught of superhero movies.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Be forewarned, it’s a slog for the first 90 minutes of its 2h 30m length. Then real energy kicks in.
May 11, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
James Gunn has an incredible way of balancing the mix of humor and heart… and has gotten bigger and better with that.
May 9, 2023 | Rating: A-
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Boy, does Gunn come out guns blazing.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Rachel Ho
Exclaim!
Gunn says goodbye to Marvel Studios in style, leaving his wake in the genre and giving us a valuable personal lesson that we must never forget: we all deserve a second chance [Full Review in Spanish]
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Luis Bond
Diario las Américas
Tearfully moving with bonkers humor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 gives the world’s most bad ass trash panda from space the most meaningful film in a trilogy overrun with super heroic and perfection obsessed a-holes.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Chris Sawin
Reel Rundown
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tailor-fitted exit for James Gunn from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe … the Gunniest Guardians yet in the best way.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Matt Donato
Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
The heart of the film, though, is Rocket.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Marie Asner
Phantom Tollbooth
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is another stylish, laugh-out-loud, offbeat and most of all, Awesome Mix of being something beautifully human and alien at the same time.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Sarah El-Mahmoud
CinemaBlend…
Plot
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows the ragtag family of misfits as they embark on a new adventure, taking the team in a darker direction without sacrificing heart or humor.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Sick of Myself 2023
Sick of Myself (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sick of Myself is a film that delves into the dark and twisted world of self-promotion and the lengths people will go to for attention. While some critics found the satire too crude and the targets too scattershot, others praised the committed performance from Kujath Thorp and the uncomfortable truths it reveals about our attention-craving society. The film’s pitch-black humor and nihilistic tone may not be for everyone, but it certainly leaves a lasting impression. As Kristoffer Borgli’s film runs out of things to say, it still manages to make audiences think twice about their own self-promotion and social media habits. Overall, Sick of Myself is a thought-provoking and insightful commentary on the nature of fame and narcissism in the age of social media.
Sick of Myself is like a rollercoaster ride that you’re not sure you want to be on, but once you’re strapped in, you can’t look away. The film takes a dark and twisted look at our obsession with self-promotion and social media, and it’s not afraid to make you uncomfortable. While some critics found it too crude or scatter-shot, I found it to be a scathing and insightful critique of our attention-hungry society. Plus, any movie that can make bandaged smoking look uncomfortably funny is worth a watch in my book.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Utopia
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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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):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Kristine Kujath Thorp, Eirik Sæther, Fanny Vaager, Sarah Francesca Brænne, Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen, Steinar Klouman Hallert, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, written by Kristoffer Borgli, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Helen O’Hara, Richard Whittaker, Wendy Ide, Deborah Ross, Kevin Maher, Katie McCabe, Morgan Rojas, Edwin Arnaudin, Christopher Lloyd, Edward Porter, Victoria Luxford, produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, MPAA rating, Utopia, Garagefilm International AB, Film i Väst, Oslo Pictures.
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.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Eirik Sæther – Thomas
Fanny Vaager – self
Francesca Brænne – Emma
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen – Yngve
Steinar Klouman Hallert – Stian
Director – Kristoffer Borgli
Producer – Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
Writer – Kristoffer Borgli
Production Company – Garagefilm International AB, Film i Väst, Oslo Pictures
Distributor – Utopia
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (48) | Rotten (7)
It’s not subtle, but a committed performance from Thorp and some uncomfortable truths about the nature of self-promotion making this a thought-provoking satire.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Helen O’Hara
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
If it wasn’t for [Kujath]Thorp, this would be intolerable, but as Signe she creates a fascinatingly off-putting character study of a menace to society.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Comedies don’t get much darker than this. It’s certainly not for everyone, but I loved it.
April 23, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It fizzles out in the end. But it is well directed and well performed and it is on to something. Doesn’t this take to the nth degree what we all feel, at some level?
April 21, 2023
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
The satire from the writer-director Kristoffer Borgli is inevitably too crude and the targets too scattershot.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Excessive self-medicating eventually lands Signe in hospital with a ‘mysterious illness’, and as she smokes through Eyes Without a Face-esque bandages, the film begins to find its uncomfortably funny feet.
April 21, 2023
Katie McCabe
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
A 95-minute-long insanity spiral and nihilist’s delight.
May 16, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Morgan Rojas
Cinemacy
A scathing critique of attention hounds and fame-seekers in the age of social media.
May 10, 2023 | Rating: B+
Edwin Arnaudin
Asheville Movies
This pitch-black Norwegian comedy has insightful and important things to say about our attention-craving society, where everything is filtered through our narcissistic need to tell our story.
May 10, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Christopher Lloyd
The Film Yap
Kristoffer Borgli’s film soon runs out of things to say.
May 1, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)
While not the easiest film to watch, Sick of Myself is an original story well told, and may make you think twice about why you’re putting up that braggy Instagram post (before doing it anyway).
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Victoria Luxford
City AM
It’s tricky to find much to laugh about in a film that encourages audiences to dismiss self-harm as simply idle narcisissm.
April 24, 2023 | Rating: 1/5
Saskia Baron
The Arts Desk…
Plot
In Sick of Myself, Signe and Thomas’ competitive relationship takes a dark turn when Thomas becomes a successful artist, leading Signe to create a new persona to regain attention and sympathy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Tantura 2022
Tantura (2022)
92%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Tantura dives into a man’s struggle to reckon with events that some may call means to freedom and others a massacre — the birth story of many, if not all, civilizations.
Tantura takes you on a wild ride through a dude’s journey to come to terms with some pretty intense stuff. Some folks might see it as a path to liberation, while others might call it a total bloodbath. Either way, it’s a tale as old as time – the origin story of pretty much every civilization out there. Get ready to have your mind blown!
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language, Social
Distributor
Reel Peak Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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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 35m
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Language(s):English, Arabic, Hebrew
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Country of origin:Israel
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Tantura, Teddy Katz, Alon Schwarz, Halil Efrat, Shaul Schwarz, Maiken Baird, Reel Peak Films, War of Independence, Al Nakba, Palestinian villages, massacre, Israeli society, Alexandroni Brigade, audio testimonies, graduate student, history, power, silencing, protected narratives, cultural amnesia, psychology, perpetrators, expert testimonies, archive footage, photographs, kibbutz, colliding perspectives, accounts, means to freedom, birth story, civilizations, critics, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Variety, Vox, reviewed by Carlos Aguilar, Ben Kenigsberg, Owen Gleiberman, Alissa Wilkinson, MPAA rating, budget, box office performance, produced by, directed by, written by, starring
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
Alon Schwarz – Director, Writer
Halil Efrat – Writer
Shaul Schwarz – Writer
Maiken Baird – Producer
Director(s)
Alon Schwarz
Writer(s)
Halil Efrat, Alon Schwarz, Shaul Schwarz
Producer(s)
Maiken Baird, Alon Schwarz, Shaul Schwarz
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (2)
A damning exposé of a nation unwilling to admit its primordial sins.
December 2, 2022
Carlos Aguilar
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
When “Tantura” finally moves into its final act, the wider emotional ripple effects of its subject matter are difficult to avoid, as the question shifts from what is remembered to who is allowed to remember (and be remembered) in the first place. December 1, 2022 | Rating: B-
Siddhant Adlakha
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
Not simply a persuasive augmentation of Katz’s argument, but also a disturbing portrait of how very human impulses — passivity, rationalization, social pressures — can shape the writing of history.
December 1, 2022
Ben Kenigsberg
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Schwarz does a fine job of selectively expanding the scope of Katz’s story from a highly subjective he-said/they-said dispute into a bigger story about cultural amnesia.
November 28, 2022
Simon Abrams
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
The film works on two levels: one is about the massacre; the other is about the psychology employed not only by perpetrators, but by the powerful forces that back them up.
February 14, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
“Tantura” is far from the last word on the subject. It’s more like a salvo blast that, for Israel, raises the stakes of truth.
February 1, 2022
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Schwarz’s documentary, conversely, provides enough political doublespeak to engage in it with caution and skepticism, but this all feels like a morbid PR stunt.
December 2, 2022
Zachary Goldkind
In Review Online
Not a movie that will please an Israeli audience. That’s a compliment.
November 27, 2022 | Rating: B+
Harvey S. Karten
Big Apple Reviews
Tantura is an extremely well-researched film and is very competently put together, with numerous expert testimonies and priceless, previously unseen archive footage and photographs that leave little doubt as to what essentially happened…
October 18, 2022
Vladan Petkovic
Cineuropa
A hugely compelling story about how power tries to silence all other narratives.
October 18, 2022 | Rating: A-
Ned Booth
The Playlist
Not the least disturbing element here are interviews with elderly, still-kicking founders of a kibbutz…
July 27, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
The colliding perspectives and accounts are fascinating, if a bit messy, in execution and yearn for a more cohesive assembly.
June 8, 2022
Josh Parham
Next Best Picture…
Plot
Israelis call it “The War of Independence,” and Palestinians call it, “Al-Nakba” (The Catastrophe). This is the story of the 1948 war between Jews and Palestinians, and the silencing of graduate student Teddy Katz who in the late 1990’s exposed an alleged massacre that took place in the Palestinian village of Tantura only one week after the founding of the state of Israel.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels does not provide any information about goofs for the film “Tantura” in the given text.
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Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery 2022
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
93%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery brings back Benoit Blanc for another wildly entertaining mystery rounded out by an outstanding ensemble cast.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good whodunit. Benoit Blanc is back and better than ever, solving another mind-boggling mystery with his signature wit and charm. And let’s talk about that cast – they’re like a dream team of actors, each one bringing their A-game to the table. You’ll be on the edge of your seat from start to finish, trying to piece together the clues and figure out who the culprit is. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed with this one. It’s a real winner, folks.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, Lionsgate, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Greece; Belgrade, Serbia
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:2h 19m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2022
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Daniel Craig, Ed Norton, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., directed by Rian Johnson, written by Rian Johnson, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Christy Lemire, Leah Greenblatt, David Fear, Brian Lowry, Alissa Wilkinson, Steven Prokopy, Tania Lamb, Jim Schembri, Fred Topel, Brian Orndorf, James Verniere, PG-13, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, produced by Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, ensemble cast, murder mystery, Greek island, billionaire, reunion, secrets, lies, motivations, suspect, layers, puzzles, friends, business partner, governor, scientist, fashion designer, model, influencer, sidekick girlfriend, streaming, Netflix, theatrical release, sound mix
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,280,000
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,861
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,448,201
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,280,000
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,521
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.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $40,000,000
Production budget ranking: 930
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $21,540,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$48,260,000
ROI to date (est.): -78%
ROI ranking: 1,866
Ed Norton – Myles Bron
Dave Bautista – Duke
Kate Hudson – Birdie
Kathryn Hahn – Claire
Leslie Odom Jr. – Lionel
Rian Johnson – Director, Producer, Writer
Ram Bergman – Producer
Director(s)
Rian Johnson
Writer(s)
Rian Johnson
Producer(s)
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (184) | Top Critics (60) | Fresh (172) | Rotten (12)
While different in tone and structure from the previous film, this one is even more rapturously entertaining than its predecessor. It is also quite a bit funnier.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
[An] uproarious if slightly inferior sequel.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Christy Lemire
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Johnson, who once again also penned the script, has no shortage of ammunition for his rat-a-tat takes on pop-culture ephemera and the navel-gazing delusions of wealth and fame.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B+
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
There’s a good deal of fun in Glass Onion… [But] the movie has a slight case of the diminishing-return blues.
November 23, 2022
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but it’s his use of language — where nary a word is wasted — that finally gives the sequel its edge.
November 23, 2022
Brian Lowry
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
The joy of Glass Onion is that you can read into it, or just let it flow over you and enjoy the ride.
November 23, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
The film is spectacular to look at, so try to catch this in theaters when you can. And it’s one of those rare treats that is actually more fun to watch a second and third time (which I have done, so you can trust me).
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
I haven’t had this much fun at the movies in a long time.
November 24, 2022
Tania Lamb
Lola Lambchops
A very well packaged, light-hearted jaunt, peppered with satirical jabs at online culture, influencers and “disrupters” and featuring lovely, cheesy performances from a top ensemble. But as fun as the film is, should you see a Netflix film at the cinema?
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Jim Schembri
jimschembri.com
Writer/director Rian Johnson disrupts his own formula in clever, mysterious ways.
November 24, 2022
Fred Topel
United Press International
“Glass Onion” doesn’t build to a sharp finale, it plays more like a television variety show.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: C
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
To quote Gertrude Stein, “there’s no there there.” And after two hours plus, I was weary of watching the spinning ball.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: C
James Verniere
Boston Herald…
Plot
Detective Benoit Blanc is back and finds himself at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles’ former business partner Andi Brand; current Connecticut governor Claire Debella; cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint; fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg; and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey. Each person harbors their own secrets, lies, and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect. Sequel to the 2019 film, “Knives Out.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Kathryn Hahn is part of the cast in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
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The Pale Blue Eye 2022
The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
77%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Pale Blue Eye lacks its source material’s piercing gaze, but this well-cast mystery is just intriguing enough to investigate.
“The Pale Blue Eye” is a well-cast mystery that may not live up to its source material, but is still intriguing enough to be worth investigating.
Production Company(ies)
Chernin Entertainment, Cross Creek Pictures, Le Grisbi Productions, MadRiver Pictures, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Pennsylvania, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
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:2h 10m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2023
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller/Horror
Keyword(s)
starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Robert Duvall, Charlotte Gainsbourg, directed by Scott Cooper, written by Scott Cooper, produced by Christian Bale, Scott Cooper, John Lesher, Tyler Thompson, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, R, West Point, 1830, cadet, murder, detective, Edgar Allan Poe, poetry, box office, budget, reviewed by Wendy Ide, Clarisse Loughrey, Olly Richards, Stephanie Zacharek, Anton Bitel, Richard Roeper, Dustin Chase, Sarah Marrs, Taylor Baker, Allen Almachar, Dennis Schwartz, Paul Whitington, Netflix, limited release, streaming, 2h 10m, distributor
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.): $72,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $77,087,794
Production budget ranking: 535
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $41,511,777
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Harry Melling – Edgar Allan Poe
Gillian Anderson –
Lucy Boynton – Lea Marquis
Robert Duvall – Jean Pepe
Charlotte Gainsbourg – Patsy
Director(s)
Scott Cooper
Writer(s)
Scott Cooper
Producer(s)
Christian Bale, Scott Cooper, John Lesher, Tyler Thompson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (73) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (26)
While the picture looks wonderfully atmospheric throughout, with its frostbitten monochromes and consumptive colour palette, the story disintegrates into a lurid and rather silly final act.
January 1, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It’s a handsome adaptation, albeit with an unnecessary bit of literary celebrity dragged alongside it.
December 28, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Its plot is riddled with holes and its ending is overcooked, but it’s packed with terrific actors and achieves the light chill of a Christmas ghost story. Not one Poe would have been proud to write, but perhaps the sort of thing he’d read on holiday.
December 27, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Olly Richards
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Maybe, in truth, it never really does get going. But the story’s stately pace is part of the attraction, and perhaps key to its pleasurably somber tone.
December 26, 2022
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The Pale Blue Eye is all at once a melancholic romance, a revenger’s tragedy, and an intriguing mystery. Its one problem, though, is that it comes with a glacial pace to match its wintry setting.
December 26, 2022
Anton Bitel
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Even when the 19th century mystery takes some insanely big dramatic swings, Bale is immersed in his performance.
December 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Director Scott Cooper and actor Christian Bale eat crow in this hum drum Edgar Allen Poe whodunnit.
December 31, 2022 | Rating: C-
Dustin Chase
Galveston Daily News
If you’re looking for a moody detective story, Eye is a reasonable option, even if the ending is very silly.
December 31, 2022
Sarah Marrs
Lainey Gossip
With a commanding performance by Bale, exquisite exterior cinematography wrought from natural lighting by Masanobu Takayanagi, and a committed turn by Melling as Poe, it’s unfortunate that The Pale Blue Eye is a meandering disappointment.
December 30, 2022 | Rating: 50/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
Thankfully, strong performances and a striking ending lift it beyond its shortcomings. There’s a gem here if viewers are willing to find it.
December 30, 2022 | Rating: B
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
Can be enjoyed if you can somehow overcome how it goes off the tracks.
December 30, 2022 | Rating: B-
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Scott Cooper’s film starts well enough and establishes its gothic atmosphere nicely. But an overripe plot overtakes it midway through.
December 29, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Paul Whitington
Irish Independent…
Plot
Set in the 1830s, a cadet is murdered at then-fledgling West Point Academy. A local, veteran detective attempts to solve the case as it derails into a series of deaths. There he meets a young cadet, with a disdain for the strict regulations of the military and instead has a passion for poetry. The detective enlists the help of the cadet who will grow up to be author Edgar Allan Poe. Based on the novel by Louis Bayard.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Christian Bale stars in The Pale Blue Eye as Augustus Landor, a world-weary detective investigating the murder of a West Point cadet.
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Return to Seoul 2022
Return to Seoul (2022)
94%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sensitively attuned to its protagonist’s quest, Return to Seoul uses one woman’s story to explore universal truths about the human condition.
Return to Seoul is one of those movies that really gets you in the feels. It’s all about this one woman’s journey, but it speaks to something deeper in all of us. You know, that whole human condition thing. The filmmakers really nailed it with this one. It’s like they’re psychic or something. Anyway, if you’re looking for a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even question your existence, this is the one for you.
Production Company(ies)
Asian Stories, Foreign Language, Road Trip / Journey
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Seoul, Korea (South); Bucharest, Romania
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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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 59m
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Language(s):English, Korean, French
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Country of origin:Korea (South), Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany, Qatar, Romania
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Oh Kwang-rok, Kim Sun-young, Yoann Zimmer, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Frédérique Benoît, Tena, directed by Davy Chou, written by Davy Chou, drama, R rating, Sony Pictures Classics, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Carlos Aguilar, Amy Nicholson, Chris Barsanti, David Ehrlich, Alissa Wilkinson, Jessica Kiang, Shikhar Verma, Soham Gadre, Nadine Whitney, Alex Billington, Felipe Rodríguez Torres, produced by Katia Khazak, Charlotte Vincent, South Korea, adoption, biological parents, identity, culture, language, family, self-discovery, human condition, French upbringing, search for roots, universal truths, transformation, in-betweenness, melancholy, catharsis, empathy, cinematic art
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
Kim Sun-young – self
Yoann Zimmer – self
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing – André
Frédérique Benoît – Tena
Director(s)
Davy Chou
Writer(s)
Davy Chou
Producer(s)
Katia Khazak, Charlotte Vincent
Film Festivals
Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (31) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (30) | Rotten (1)
Brilliantly muses on the impermanence of everything we know — about ourselves, about others and the world — and points to transformation as the only inevitable constant.
December 2, 2022
Carlos Aguilar
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
“Return to Seoul” is a startling and uneasy wonder, a film that feels like a beautiful sketch of a tornado headed directly toward your house.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: A
Amy Nicholson
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Davy Chou’s Return to Seoul quickly blooms as a study in contrasts, sublimely juxtaposing character and culture.
September 9, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Chris Barsanti
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Few movies have ever been more perfectly in tune with their protagonists than Davy Chou’s jagged, restless, and rivetingly unpredictable Return to Seoul.
September 8, 2022 | Rating: A-
David Ehrlich
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
A stone-cold stunner.
August 5, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
Strange, deep, changeable and wise…
May 27, 2022
Jessica Kiang
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Return to Seoul is a masterful character study of a life stuck in the in-betweens.
December 4, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Shikhar Verma
High on Films
The melancholy of Freddie’s existence is a strong point in Seoul, which resists the temptation to deliver catharsis of tying the bow on Freddie’s relationship with her mother.
November 30, 2022 | Rating: B+
Soham Gadre
The Film Stage
… an intense drama that challenges the audience to empathise with a character who does not want sympathy.
November 14, 2022 | Rating: 18/20
Nadine Whitney
FILMINK (Australia)
The result is something we should celebrate and cherish as cinematic art that is cathartic and touching. A film that encourages us to be more open and empathetic even if we don’t have any connection to other people who might’ve been raised differently.
November 13, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Alex Billington
FirstShowing.net
The film languishes due to an excessive expansion of footage that sometimes results in already developed concepts and ideas, causing its subtle and ambiguous ending to fail to cause the desired impact. [Full review in Spanish]
November 8, 2022
Felipe Rodríguez Torres
Caimán Cuadernos de Cine
It sounds very traditional and safe, but as this film rolls along it gathers force, and by the end of it, behold, it has kicked your heart’s ass.
November 4, 2022
Jason Shawhan
Nashville Scene…
Plot
After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, twenty-five, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie suddenly finds herself embarking on an unexpected journey in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Park Ji-Min plays the lead role of a French woman searching for her biological parents in Return to Seoul (2022).
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Strange World 2022
Strange World (2022)
73%RT Audience Score: 67%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Strange World is a Disney milestone in terms of representation — but as a storytelling experience, this dazzlingly animated adventure offers little audiences haven’t already seen.
It’s lovely to look at and the story has its moments, but all in all, Strange World falls short of Disney’s finest.
Production Company(ies)
Disney+, The Walt Disney Studios
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Disney+), Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 45m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2022
Genre(s)
Kids & family/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Alan Tudyk, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Lucy Liu, directed by Don Hall and Qui Nguyen, written by Qui Nguyen, Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Action, PG rating, produced by Roy Conli, $35.8M box office, reviewed by John Wilmes, Dwight Brown, Shubhra Gupta, Kyle Smith, Alison Willmore, Tim Robey, Grant Watson, Samuel Leggett Jr., Rubén Rosario, Randy Meeks, Rob Hunter, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Clade family, explorers, uncharted land, mischievous blob, three-legged dog, ravenous creatures
Worldwide gross: $73,621,640
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $78,824,026
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,133
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,595,859
US/Canada gross: $37,968,963
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $40,651,995
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,156
US/Canada opening weekend: $12,151,384
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $13,010,047
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 860
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $120,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $128,479,657
Production budget ranking: 273
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $69,186,296
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$118,841,927
ROI to date (est.): -60%
ROI ranking: 1,739
Alan Tudyk – Narrator, Radio Host 1, Duffle
Dennis Quaid – Jaeger Clade
Jaboukie Young-White – Ethan Clade
Gabrielle Union – Meridian Clade
Lucy Liu – Callisto Mal
Director(s)
Don Hall, Qui Nguyen
Writer(s)
Qui Nguyen
Producer(s)
Roy Conli
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (155) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (113) | Rotten (42)
Everyone is delightfully lost in a softly Lovecraftian Osmosis Jones labyrinth with climate change overtones and lovely faceless critters everywhere, trying to pantomime meaning to these stumbling humans.
December 3, 2022
John Wilmes
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Strong familial conflict, magical adventures and timely social messaging make this animated feature a bit deeper than most. If Strange World can find its audience, those viewers will be pleased. Why? Because even the trees are cool!
November 30, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
Despite the film’s rich CGI, it’s only when the humans and their conflicts, big and small, come to the forefront, that the film comes to life.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Shubhra Gupta
The Indian Express
TOP CRITIC
The director Don Hall and his co-director and screenwriter Qui Nguyen seem to have put all of their effort into gaudy backgrounds, wacky gadgets and strange ancillary monsters instead of into dramatic urgency or conflict.
November 28, 2022
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
So much of Strange World’s audaciousness is front-loaded into its concept, and so little of it comes through in the execution.
November 25, 2022
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Why isn’t this an out-and-out recommendation? It nearly merits that, but the tangled environmental allegory winds up being a royal headache.
November 25, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
This is the worst kind of disappointing film: one that never needed to be.
January 1, 2023 | Rating: 4/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
This was actually a pleasant experience. Great scientific ideas & use of Sci-if exploration. Casting & voice work was well done with great animation, but its unfortunate that it’s not that memorable or inviting for repeated watches
December 29, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Samuel Leggett Jr.
JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS
It’s a noteworthy baby step, one that threatens to vanish into the ether due to the film’s poor box office showing. Here’s hoping the Mouse doesn’t learn the wrong lessons from this big-hearted yarn’s low revenue.
December 28, 2022
Rubén Rosario
MiamiArtZine
Despite being made by the numbers, lacking distinctive elements, urgently in need of a rewrite (and a villain), and offering outdated entertainment, Strange World doesn’t deserve to be the absolute flop it’s been… [Full review in Spanish]
December 27, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Randy Meeks
Espinof
Strange World is a fantastic voyage that entertains without crossing over into anything resembling a groundbreaking watch. It’s beautiful, lively animation and engaging storytelling.
December 23, 2022
Rob Hunter
Film School Rejects
Strange World is a fun and immaculate film using pulp and golden age aesthetics to tell a very modern tale that works on many different levels for many different audiences.
December 20, 2022 | Rating: A
Julian Lytle
idobi.com…
Plot
The Clades, a legendary family of explorers, attempt to navigate an uncharted and treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischevious blob, a three-legged dog, and a slew of ravenous creatures.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels does not provide any information under the Goofs section for the film Strange World (2022).
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Sick 2022
Sick (2022)
77%RT Audience Score: 67%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Smart, self-aware, and all too timely, this slasher co-written by Kevin Williamson is Sick in all the best ways.
“Sick” is a smart and relevant slasher movie that knows exactly what it’s doing, and it’s great because of it.
Production Company(ies)
Blumhouse Productions, Miramax, Outerbanks Entertainment, Peacock, Social, Topical
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Peacock)
Filming Location(s)
Utah, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39:1
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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): Jan 13, 2023
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
horror, mystery, thriller, pandemic, quarantine, lake house, slasher, Kevin Williamson, Gideon Adlon, Dylan Sprayberry, Jane Adams, John Hyams, Ben Fast, Bill Block, Katelyn Crabb, R rating, English, 86% Tomatometer, 67% audience score, Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, Rolling Stone, Variety, RogerEbert.com, TheWrap, Film Threat, Common Sense Media, HollywoodInToto.com, pandemic-themed, sharp thrills, smart, self-aware, timely, bloody murder, Covidsploitation, mean-spirited, fast-paced, biting commentary, stock take, teens-and-terror, Covid-era rules, amusing time capsule, collective fears, morality play, familiar set pieces, decent performances, great visual creations, lean, mean, chase scene machine, unique spin, vengeance, twisted sense of justice, balanced commentary, Golden Tomato Awards, TV Premiere Dates 2023, Best TV Seasons Certified Fresh at 100%, Most Anticipated 2023 Movies, reviewed by Noel Murray, Randy Myers, David Fear, Peter Debruge, Simon Abrams, William Bibbiani, Michael Talbot-Haynes, Stephanie Archer, Trace Thurman, Brian Costello, Christian Toto
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
Dylan Sprayberry – Bethlehem Million
Jane Adams – self
John Hyams – Director
Kevin Williamson – Screenwriter
Ben Fast – Producer
Bill Block – Producer
Katelyn Crabb – Screenwriter
Director(s)
John Hyams
Writer(s)
Kevin Williamson, Katelyn Crabb
Producer(s)
Ben Fast, Kevin Williamson, Bill Block
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (8)
The real-world wrinkles aren’t just a cynical way to make the routine more relevant. They give all the bloody murder a meaning.
January 20, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Sick is a slick shot of horror, fast-paced, and written with just enough biting commentary to make it a cut above.
January 18, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
If you’re willing to sit through an otherwise stock take on the ol’ teens-and-terror-at-a-lake-house chestnut in the name of Covidsploitation curiosity, have at it.
January 13, 2023
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
“Sick” not only factors in our still-evolving COVID-era rules, but also serves as an amusing time capsule for the collective fears that have seized us these past three years.
January 13, 2023
Peter Debruge
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Sick is exactly what it looks like, and a lot of mean-spirited fun at that.
January 13, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A rote morality play with familiar set pieces and decent performances — performances which could have been great if the film had given the characters more, you know, character.
January 13, 2023
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
Sick is a pathetically weak excuse for a fright film that needs to be quarantined immediately.
February 8, 2023 | Rating: 4/10
Michael Talbot-Haynes
Film Threat
While Sick may not be the grade-A horror film it wants to be, it is an enjoyable watch, with a few surprises, some great visual creations, and a capsule of a pandemic we are all still dealing with.
February 5, 2023
Stephanie Archer
Film Inquiry
While the messaging might be a little murky, Sick is nevertheless a lean, mean, chase scene machine that should satisfy most genre fans.
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Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Food and Romance 2022
Food and Romance (2022)
95%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The film “Food and Romance” may not be a Michelin-starred masterpiece, but it certainly has its charms. The lively ensemble performances and magnificent production design give the film a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it easy to overlook its predictable plot. Director Appelin’s approach may follow a well-worn path, but he throws in enough surprises to keep audiences engaged from start to finish. The concept of food bringing people together is a romantic one, and the chemistry between the two leads is lovely. While the film may not be a gourmet feast, it’s certainly a satisfying and enjoyable meal. Bon appétit!
Food and Romance is the perfect movie for a cozy night in with your significant other, or for a solo night with a bottle of wine and some takeout. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, and the food they cook up will have your mouth watering. Sure, the plot may be a bit predictable, but who cares when you’re enjoying a charming and feel-good movie like this? Plus, the production design is absolutely stunning, making you feel like you’re right there in the kitchen with them. So grab a fork and dig in to Food and Romance!
Production Company(ies)
Inspirational, VOD
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Gothenburg, Sweden
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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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 41m
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Language(s):Finnish
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Country of origin:Sweden
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Romance/Comedy
Keyword(s)
Romance, Comedy, Drama, Swedish, Annika Appelin, Jessica Ask, Åsa Karlsson, Anna Fredriksson, Limited Release, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Marie Richardson, Peter Stormare, Ida Engvoll, Carina M Johansson, Sussie Ericsson, Björn Kjellman, reviewed by Jennie Kermode, Douglas Davidson, Rachel Wagner, James Croot, Louisa Moore, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, second chance, food, passion, friends, expiration date, ensemble performances, production design, chemistry, feel-good, predictable, menu, premise, audience reviews, critic reviews, verified purchase, Fresh Kernels
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 Stormare – Henrik
Ida Engvoll – Fredrika
Carina M Johansson – Monika
Sussie Ericsson – Pia
Björn Kjellman – Sten
Director – Annika Appelin
Producers – Jessica Ask, Åsa Karlsson
Writer – Anna Fredriksson
Director(s)
Annika Appelin
Writer(s)
Anna Fredriksson
Producer(s)
Jessica Ask, Åsa Karlsson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (5) | Fresh (5)
This set-up may be a little clumsy, but lively ensemble performances and magnificent production design give the film has a lived-in feeling, a depth and richness which make its excesses much easier to accept.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
Appelin’s approach follows the cookie cutter path blazed many times over while throwing in surprises that’ll keep audiences engaged from appetizer to the final course.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Douglas Davidson
Elements of Madness
Of course they start up not liking each other but their bond grows as they cook together. That’s a very romantic concept and the 2 leads have lovely chemistry.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net
Charming, undemanding, feel-good viewing
November 30, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
While this feel-good foodie romance features a predictable menu and a been-there, done-that premise, audiences aren’t served a reheated plate of lukewarm leftovers.
November 29, 2022
Louisa Moore
Screen Zealots…
Plot
Based on the novel, Tisdagsklubben, Karin and Sten are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a huge bash. While their friends toast to their happiness, Karin discovers that Sten has been unfaithful. Karin has spent her life taking care of her husband and their daughter, and now everything is shattered into pieces. An old friend talks her into joining a cooking class led by Henrik, a renowned chef. In the hot kitchen, among spices, amazing food, old and new friends, more than one of Karin’s long-lost passions are reborn.
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