Knock At The Cabin (2023)
70%RT Audience Score: 64%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Although it’s often less than scary and parts of the story don’t bear scrutiny, Knock at the Cabin is a thought-provoking chiller and upper-tier Shyamalan.
The plot might be a little underwhelming, but solid acting and plenty of suspense make Knock at the Cabin a decently entertaining watch.
Production Company(ies)
Blinding Edge Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment, LGBTQ Stories, Universal Pictures, VOD, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
New Jersey, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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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 40m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, China
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2023 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2023
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller/Drama
Keyword(s)
Knock at the Cabin, M Night Shyamalan, mystery, thriller, drama, Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn, violence, language, Universal Pictures, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Digital 2.39:1, Marc Bienstock, Ashwin Rajan, Steve Desmond, Michael Sherman, $31.1M, R, reviewed by Kimber Myers, Candice Frederick, Tim Grierson, Kathleen Sachs, Perri Nemiroff, Christy Lemire, MaryAnn Johanson, J Don Birnam, Sarah Ward, Filipe Freitas, Marriska Fernandes, box office, apocalypse, hostage, family, sacrifice, parents, children, vacation, suspense, thriller, thought-provoking, upper-tier Shyamalan, solid acting, limited access, outside world, decision-making, energy-efficiency, natural gas bill, SoCalGas, Customer Assistance Programs
Worldwide gross: $54,760,715
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $53,813,621
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,290
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,868,443
US/Canada gross: $35,397,980
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $35,351,365
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,214
US/Canada opening weekend: $14,127,170
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $14,127,170
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 821
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $20,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,337
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $10,770,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,043,621
ROI to date (est.): 75%
ROI ranking: 1,032
Jonathan Groff – Eric
Ben Aldridge – Andrew
Nikki Amuka-Bird – Sabrina
Kristen Cui – Wen
Abby Quinn – Adriane
M. Night Shyamalan – Director/Producer/Writer
Marc Bienstock – Producer
Ashwin Rajan – Producer
Steve Desmond – Writer
Michael Sherman – Writer
Director(s)
M. Night Shyamalan
Writer(s)
M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, Michael Sherman
Producer(s)
M. Night Shyamalan, Marc Bienstock, Ashwin Rajan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (311) | Top Critics (73) | Fresh (209) | Rotten (102)
… Most of the pleasures of Knock at the Cabin arrive from two sources: Shyamalan’s masterful filmmaking and Bautista’s nuanced performance.
February 21, 2023 | Rating: B
Kimber Myers
Crooked Marquee
TOP CRITIC
If there is some kind of allegory on violence that is supposed to be going on in “Knock at the Cabin,” the movie and its story are certainly not smart enough for it to come to fruition.
February 21, 2023
Candice Frederick
Huffington Post
TOP CRITIC
Instead of pulling the rug out from under the viewer, Shyamalan goes in a direction that proves more disquieting, examining the nature of sacrifice and the bond between parents and children.
February 20, 2023
Tim Grierson
Screen International
TOP CRITIC
Shyamalan dazzles here with his gift for taking the kinds of ideas that once comprised the plots of pulp magazine stories, anthology television, and B movies and turning them into high art.
February 17, 2023
Kathleen Sachs
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A rock solid adaptation of the novel. There are changes, but both versions of the story work and both existing is bound to make the conversation/analysis of this scenario even richer.
February 16, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Perri Nemiroff
Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
TOP CRITIC
This gets incredibly literal, clunky, and actually silly.
February 15, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
There is only one thing worse than an M. Night Shyamalan movie with a twist ending. And that is one without a twist ending. Feels like a faith-based movie trying to sneak in under a disingenuous wire.
February 26, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/5
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher
Though at times you want it to deliver more on its promise, the conclusion sticks the landing in ways few Shayamalan films of late have managed to
February 25, 2023 | Rating: A-
J. Don Birnam
Below the Line
While its questions about what we choose to put our faith in and why are as obvious as one late easy reveal, Knock at the Cabin earns two firm beliefs: in Shyamalan messing with vacations again, and in Bautista at his best.
February 24, 2023
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
An artless film without the guts to bring the apocalyptic threat to life onscreen.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies
An intense apocalyptic thriller that’s worth a watch.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: 6/10
Marriska Fernandes
Exclaim!
Dave Bautista is turning into an on-screen force. Filled with intense scenes and edge-of-your-seat moments, this film provides some nice thrills. That being said, the storytelling is clunky, and the ending falls short.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: 6.5/10
Austin Burke
Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation…
Plot
While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost. Based on the novel “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
When Eric is having his head bandage changed, his hands are rope tied in front. When he sits back down in his chair his hands are tied behind his back.
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All That Breathes 2023
All That Breathes (2023)
94%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: 1 Oscar
19 wins & 39 nominations
A poetic tribute to tenacity, All That Breathes uses two brothers’ tireless efforts to make a broader point about finding triumph within tragedy.
All That Breathes is a beautiful and inspiring movie that shows the tenacity of two brothers. It’s a touching story that celebrates the human spirit and the triumphs that can be found in even the most difficult of circumstances. This movie is a must-see for anyone looking for a dose of hope and encouragement.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language, HBO Max, Social, Submarine Entertainment
Distributor
Submarine Deluxe
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), 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 31m
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Language(s):Hindi
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom, India
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2023
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, All That Breathes, Hindi, Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer, environmental toxicity, civil unrest, Muslim family, black kite, New Delhi, ecology, social tensions, cows, rats, monkeys, frogs, hogs, box office, budget, critic reviews, MPAA rating, reviewed by Carol Midgley, John Powers, Jasper Rees, Ellen E Jones, Joe Clay, Kevin Maher, Ezequiel Boetti, Christopher Lloyd, Patrick McDonald, Brian Eggert, Michael Clark, Submarine Deluxe, directed by Shaunak Sen, produced by Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer, executive produced by Sean B Carroll, David Elisco, starring Shaunak Sen
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: $8,177
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,755
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,732
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
Shaunak Sen – Producer
Aman Mann – Producer
Teddy Leifer – Producer
Sean B. Carroll – Executive Producer
David Elisco – Executive Producer
Director(s)
Shaunak Sen
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann, Teddy Leifer
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
1 Oscar
19 wins & 39 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (77) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (76) | Rotten (1)
Simple in its slow, calm storytelling, but profound in the philosophical points it raised about how we are all connected in the vast ecosystem.
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Carol Midgley
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
In an age when we’re constantly reminded of all that’s bad, All That Breathes celebrates good things it’s easy to forget: the wonder of life, the virtues of compassion and the human capacity to make the world better.
February 9, 2023
John Powers
NPR
TOP CRITIC
These birds are utterly other, while their rescuers represent the best of us.
February 8, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Jasper Rees
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Meditative, truthful film-making that deserves to be seen anywhere the human animal coexists with others.
February 8, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Ellen E Jones
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Sen’s mesmerising masterpiece is also a worrying look at how pollution and overpopulation are placing an intolerable strain on the balance between humans and nature.
February 8, 2023
Joe Clay
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Although the film’s tone is sometimes quietly apocalyptic, its director Shaunak Sen manages to capture stirring scenes of beauty in slow-motion cityscapes, just as he finds optimism and hope in the diligence of his fraternal subjects.
February 4, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
… another sample that demonstrates that for certain circles, the only way to digest poverty is to dress it up until it becomes unrecognizable. [Full review in Spanish]
February 11, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/5
Ezequiel Boetti
Otroscines.com
“All That Breathes” is a good movie and an Oscar-nominated one; I just quibble with whether it’s actually a documentary. Its use of elaborate cinematic techniques suggests it’s less fly-on-the-wall than moments played for posterity.
February 8, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Christopher Lloyd
The Film Yap
Especially telling is an observation on the loneliness of man as a species, b/c we are sentient. The birds, and the nature around them, are keeping each other company and only we stand alone in our modernity, pollution and war. Man to nature perfection.
February 7, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Patrick McDonald
HollywoodChicago.com
A documentary that argues for Nature within a larger ecosystem, equalizing humanity with the rats, fungi, and scavenger birds. The lack of human ego on display is inspiring.
February 7, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
All things that breathe—humans, animals, vegetation, and the land—are all under God’s dominion. It’s all quite stirring and inspiring without being heavy-handed or sanctimonious.
February 6, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Michael Clark
Epoch Times
The cinematography in this film is amazing (by Ben Bernhard, Riju Das and Saumyananda Sahi). The cameras seem to capture every bit of life in the city, from the smallest spider, to the horses, monkeys, camels, pigs, goats and cows that roam the streets.
January 22, 2023 | Rating: A
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope…
Plot
In one of the world’s most populated cities, two brothers — Nadeem and Saud — devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi that has been falling from the sky at alarming rates. Amid environmental toxicity and social unrest, the ‘kite brothers’ spend day and night caring for the creatures in their makeshift avian basement hospital.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nadeem Shehzad is listed as playing himself in the film.
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Free Skate 2023
Free Skate (2023)
79%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Veera W. Vilo’s Free Skate is a triumphant and inspiring film that showcases the power of perseverance and determination. The film’s unapologetic heroine’s journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to overcome even the most traumatic experiences. Vilo’s performance is nothing short of a tour de force, and her real-life experience as a gymnast adds an authenticity to the film that is both refreshing and captivating. While some may find the narrative style to be a bit obscure, the film’s message is clear: it’s never too late to become the best version of yourself. Free Skate is a must-see for anyone looking for a film that will leave them feeling inspired and empowered.
Free Skate is a film that tells the story of a young Russian figure skater who jumps across the border to Finland. While some critics found the storytelling style to be gimmicky and clumsy, others praised the film for its inspiring message and outstanding performances. As a casual viewer, I found the film to be a fun and engaging journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The lead actress, Veera W. Vilo, delivers a powerhouse performance that left me cheering for her character’s triumph over trauma and abuse. Overall, Free Skate is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good underdog story and wants to be inspired to become the best version of themselves.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Indiecan Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
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 0m
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Language(s):English, Finnish, Russian
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Country of origin:Finland
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2023
Genre(s)
Drama/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
Free Skate, drama, mystery, thriller, 2h 0m, Finnish, Roope Olenius, directed by Roope Olenius, Veera W Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J Anttila, produced by Roope Olenius, Veera W Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J Anttila, written by Veera W Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Saara Elina, Jevgeni Haukka, Miikka J Anttila, reviewed by Tony Asankomah, Alejandro Turdo, Tim Brennan, Alan French, Federico Furzan, Roger Moore, Indiecan Entertainment, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, figure skating, Russia, Finland, trauma, abuse, heroine’s journey, inspiring stories, gymnast, Veera W Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Saara Elina, Jevgeni Haukka
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
Leena Uotila – Leena Uotila
Karoliina Blackburn – Karoliina Blackburn
Saara Elina – Saara Elina
Jevgeni Haukka – Jevgeni Haukka
Miikka J. Anttila – Miikka J. Anttila
Director(s)
Roope Olenius
Writer(s)
Veera W. Vilo
Producer(s)
Roope Olenius, Veera W. Vilo, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J. Anttila
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2)
You can’t tell if the film is let down by the screenplay or the narrative style used in telling the story. Nonetheless, it is a decent film that can be enjoyed by anyone who gives it a chance
February 5, 2023 | Rating: 5/10
Tony Asankomah
GhMovieFreak
Free Skate delivers an unapologetic heroine’s journey. A story about fighting back trauma and abuse by becoming stronger and moving on, knowing that it’s never too late to turn into the best version of oneself.
February 3, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Alejandro Turdo
Hoy Sale Cine
Free Skate is thoughtful and brave filmmaking. It shows us an individual journey that spectators and athletes can surely relate to. This is an outstanding film.
January 30, 2023
Tim Brennan
About Boulder
Vilo delivers a powerhouse performance. That alone makes Free Skate an early surprise of 2023.
January 28, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Alan French
Sunshine State Cineplex
Written by Veera W. Vilo, a real-life gymnast who also plays the lead role, Free Skate is illuminating enough for its statement to be absorbed by an audience who’s hungry for inspiring stories, even if they feel distant from a cultural point of view.
January 27, 2023 | Rating: 3.7/5
Federico Furzan
Movie-Blogger.com
A gimmicky, obscurant and clumsy style of storytelling spoils what could have been a gripping story about a young Russian figure skater who “jumps” across the border to Finland
January 19, 2023 | Rating: 1.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation…
Plot
A young Russian figure skater flees to Finland after being beaten and frostbitten, and with the help of her Finnish grandmother, she tries to recover and re-establish herself in the world of figure skating, but her troubled past threatens to hold her back in “Free Skate.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no information about goofs or mistakes in the Fresh Kernels page for Free Skate (2022).
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All Quiet on the Western Front 2022
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“All Quiet on the Western Front” is a cinematic masterpiece that captures the futility and horror of war with unflinching realism. Director Edward Berger’s modernized account of combat is a sensory-overload, tough-though-rewarding viewing experience that will leave you emotionally drained. Felix Kammerer’s performance as the innocent young soldier whose dreams and ambitions are shattered by the brutality of war is nothing short of riveting. Berger’s juxtaposition of emerging industrialization and timeless intimacy of war, spectacularly shot by English cinematographer James Friend, is a stroke of genius. This film is a striking and harrowing portrait of the perils of nationalism, the chaos and madness of combat, and the lasting physical and psychological scars produced by both. It’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war.
“All Quiet on the Western Front” is like a rollercoaster ride, but instead of loops and drops, it’s a never-ending descent into the horrors of war. The movie is a brutal reminder of the senselessness of conflict and the devastating toll it takes on those who fight it. The battle scenes are intense and visceral, and the performances are top-notch, especially Felix Kammerer’s portrayal of a young soldier forced to confront the harsh realities of war. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an important one that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, Foreign Language, Netflix, Radar Pictures, Rocket Science, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Prague, Czech Republic; Germany; Belgium
MPAA / Certificate
R
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:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 28m
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Language(s):English, German
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom, Germany
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022
Genre(s)
War/History
Keyword(s)
War, History, Drama, Action, R, German, Edward Berger, Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss, Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell, Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, Edin Hasanovic, Thibault de Montalembert, Erich Maria Remarque, Netflix, Dolby Atmos, Digital 2.39:1, Strong Bloody War Violence, Grisly Images, 152 Reviews, 90% Tomatometer, 2,500+ Ratings, reviewed by Jenny Nulf, Ty Burr, Stephen Romei, Nick Schager, Owen Gleiberman, Johnny Oleksinski, Audrey Fox, Hugo Hernández Valdivia, Mike Massie, John McDonald, Li Lai, World War I, Trenches, Futility of War, Classic Source Material, Box Office Performance, Budget, Producer Names
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.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $21,413,276
Production budget ranking: 1,311
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $11,531,049
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Albrecht Schuch – Stanislaus Katczinsky
Aaron Hilmer – Moritz Klaus
Edin Hasanovic – Unknown
Thibault de Montalembert – Unknown
Director – Edward Berger
Producers – Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss
Writers – Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell
Director(s)
Edward Berger
Writer(s)
Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell
Producer(s)
Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (152) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (137) | Rotten (15)
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is more grisly, disturbing, and sadistic than any horror movie in 2022.
February 21, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Jenny Nulf
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Remarque wrote his novel hoping it would be the last word on war; for anyone who has never seen a war movie, maybe this should be their first.
January 13, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
The battle scenes, spectacularly shot by English cinematographer James Friend, who worked with the director on Patrick Melrose, juxtapose the emerging industrialisation and timeless intimacy of war.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
A striking and harrowing portrait of the perils of nationalism, the chaos and madness of combat, and the lasting physical and psychological scars produced by both.
November 8, 2022
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Berger, as a filmmaker, wants to bring us “close” to war, but the horror in “All Quiet on the Western Front” is in your face and also rather tidy in its presentation. Maybe that’s why it feels numbing.
November 6, 2022
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
TOP CRITIC
It’s sensory-overload, tough-though-rewarding viewing.
November 5, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Johnny Oleksinski
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
“All Quiet on the Western Front” manages to carve out a unique place for itself, capturing the inherent absurdity and pointlessness of war with a relentless brutality that is always powerful but occasionally difficult to watch.
March 3, 2023
Audrey Fox
Looper.com
Its uniqueness is, in essence, the lack of uniqueness. We accompany typical young people, with desires and ambitions, who have a lethal collision with the world of adults. [Full review in Spanish]
March 2, 2023 | Rating: 75/100
Hugo Hernández Valdivia
Cinexcepción
Though changed markedly from the original, the finale here is still gut-wrenching and tragic, reiterating just how visually and thematically upsetting an earnest, modernized account of combat can be.
March 1, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Lewis Milestone did a better job of capturing this psychological dimension than Edward Berger, even though all his actors were speaking English with American accents.
February 25, 2023
John McDonald
Australian Financial Review
To many, this movie and its classic beats are “timeless.” But to someone else, the same material simply feels rehashed.
February 22, 2023 | Rating: F
Li Lai
Mediaversity Reviews
Felix Kammerer expertly carries this film on his shoulders and is riveting to watch as his innocence soiled with the realities of fighting in a war.
February 21, 2023
Carla Renata
The Curvy Film Critic…
Plot
All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of a young German soldier and his comrades as they experience the horrors of World War I on the Western Front.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
By the end, Germany’s delegation to Rethondes appears indignant as the terms and conditions of armistice are quoted by Mathias Erzberger, namely forfeiting submarines, planes, weapons and so on; what is read there was not in the November 11, 1918 capitulation act but was imposed upon Germany next year in the Treaty of Versailles.
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Emily 2022
Emily (2022)
87%RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“Emily” is a film that takes creative liberties with the Brontë family saga, but it does so with such style and panache that it’s hard not to be swept away by its Gothic charm. Emma Mackey delivers a star-making performance as Emily, capturing the author’s fierce intelligence and untamed spirit. Director Frances O’Connor imbues the film with an eerie, dreamlike quality that perfectly captures the moody atmosphere of the Brontës’ Yorkshire home. While purists may quibble with the film’s historical accuracy, “Emily” is a captivating and entertaining portrait of one of literature’s most enigmatic figures.
If you’re looking for a historically accurate portrayal of the Brontë family, then “Emily” might not be for you. But if you’re in the mood for a gothic, fan-fictiony flight of fancy with a star performance from Emma Mackey, then buckle up and enjoy the ride. Mackey brings Emily Brontë to life in a way that’s both intense and intriguing, and the film’s eerie atmosphere is in line with “Wuthering Heights.” Plus, who doesn’t love a good moviemaking experience? It’s a shame this film is flying under the radar, because it’s definitely worth a watch.
Production Company(ies)
The Ingenious Group, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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:2h 10m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2023 Limited
Genre(s)
Biography/History
Keyword(s)
starring Emma Mackey, Fionn Whitehead, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Alexandra Dowling, Amelia Gething, Gemma Jones, directed by Frances O’Connor, written by Frances O’Connor, produced by Piers Tempest, Robert Connolly, David Barron, biography, history, drama, romance, R rating, box office gross of $1.1M, reviewed by Rex Reed, Colleen Morrissey, Tim Cogshell, Ty Burr, Adam Graham, Kate Taylor, Rubén Rosario, Ruth Maramis, Rachel Wagner, Audrey Fox, Russ Simmons, Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, Gothic, artistic freedom, personal freedom, family life, drug use, sexuality, nudity, Dolby Digital, Bleecker Street
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): $5,353,319
Production budget ranking: 1,804
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,882,762
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Fionn Whitehead – Branwell Brontë
Oliver Jackson-Cohen – Weightman
Alexandra Dowling – Charlotte Brontë
Amelia Gething – Anne Brontë
Gemma Jones – self
Director – Frances O’Connor
Producers – Piers Tempest, Robert Connolly, David Barron
Writer – Frances O’Connor
Director(s)
Frances O’Connor
Writer(s)
Frances O’Connor
Producer(s)
Piers Tempest, Robert Connolly, David Barron
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (123) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (109) | Rotten (14)
Despite strong visual appeal and a star performance from Emma Mackey this rendering of the Brontë family saga gets almost everything wrong.
March 8, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
If one does not look to Emily to adhere too faithfully to historical truth or, indeed, to depict what actual writing is like, then it is a satisfying—or at least benign—story.
March 3, 2023
Colleen Morrissey
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
I thoroughly enjoyed this film — which looks and feels a lot like Wuthering Heights.
March 2, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
“Emily” is a good, engrossing watch, and it avoids most (but not all) of the genre’s pitfalls.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
O’Connor and Mackey together bring their subject to new heights.
February 23, 2023 | Rating: B
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Purists are not going to be pleased… But for the rest of us this fantasy does offer the satisfaction of witnessing the short-lived triumph of a fascinating character.
February 23, 2023
Kate Taylor
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
With its charismatic stars, its subject’s name recognition and just damn good moviemaking, it’s a shame the film is flying under the radar.
March 16, 2023
Rubén Rosario
MiamiArtZine
A well-researched & atmospheric speculative biopic of Emily Brontë with the exquisite Emma Mackey in the title role. There’s certainly an eerie gothic touch that’s in line with ‘Wuthering Heights.’
March 7, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Ruth Maramis
FlixChatter Film Blog
I was disappointed. This is is very fan-fictiony. The Greatest Showman of Emily Bronte movies
March 3, 2023
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
Emma Mackey is a clear standout in an incredibly demanding role, and together with O’Connor, puts together a dynamic, intriguing character study of an author who has so often been defined solely by her creative works.
March 3, 2023
Audrey Fox
Looper.com
“Emily” is an atmospheric flight of fancy.
March 3, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Russ Simmons
KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
Acting is intense, especially by Emma Mackey as Emily.
March 2, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Marie Asner
Phantom Tollbooth…
Plot
Haunted by the death of her mother, Emily struggles within the confines of her family life and yearns for artistic and personal freedom, and so begins a journey to channel her creative potential into one of the greatest novels of all time.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t have any goofs listed for the film “Emily.”
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The Forger 2022
The Forger (2022)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Forger is a film that manages to capture the essence of a youth that refuses to be defeated by the harsh realities of war and misfortune. Louis Hoffmann delivers a captivating performance as a brash and cocky survivor, whose scenes with Nina Gummich as his landlady are reminiscent of Isherwood’s works. Maggie Peren takes advantage of the limitations of a simple historical recreation, and the film transmits society’s latent and constant fear while also symbolizing its complicity. However, despite its rich production design, The Forger falls short in creating tension and ends up being a handsomely made but tonally flat Third Reich drama. Nevertheless, the boyish charms of Louis Hofmann make this an engaging drama that is worth watching.
The Forger is a flick that totally nails the vibe of a youngin’ who refuses to let the crappy realities of war and bad luck get ’em down. Louis Hoffmann crushes it as a bold and cocky survivor, and his scenes with Nina Gummich as his landlady are like something straight outta Isherwood’s books. Maggie Peren does a solid job with the historical recreation, and the movie totally captures society’s constant fear and complicity. But, even though the production design is top-notch, The Forger doesn’t quite hit the mark when it comes to building suspense, and ends up being a good-looking but kinda flat Third Reich drama. Still, Louis Hofmann’s boyish charm makes this a drama that’s definitely worth checking out.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
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 56m
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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): Mar 3, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2023
Genre(s)
History/Drama
Keyword(s)
The Forger, Louis Hofmann, Jonathan Berlin, Luna Wedler, Nina Gummich, André Jung, Marc Limpach, Maggie Peren, Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok, History, Drama, Biography, German, Kino Lorber, True Story, World War II, Nazi Germany, Forged IDs, Underground Rescuers, Masterful Forgeries, Brush and Ink, Zest for Life, Marine Officer, Hiding in Plain Sight, Love, Danger, Survival, Box Office Performance, Budget, Reviewed by Frank J Avella, Roger Salvans, Carlos Marañón, Denise Pieniazek, Jay Weissberg, Produced by Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok, Directed by Maggie Peren, Written by Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus
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
Jonathan Berlin – Det Kassriel
Luna Wedler – Gerda
Nina Gummich – Frau Peters
André Jung – Herr Dietrich
Marc Limpach – Herr Kaufmann
Director – Maggie Peren
Producers – Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok
Writers – Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus, Maggie Peren
Director(s)
Maggie Peren
Writer(s)
Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus, Maggie Peren
Producer(s)
Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1)
(Louis Hoffmann) shoulders the film as a brash and cocky survivor, seemingly unafraid to take risks. Hofmann’s scenes with the extraordinary Nina Gummich as his landlady, Frau Peters, are especially riveting and Isherwood-esque.
February 16, 2023 | Rating: B
Frank J. Avella
Edge Media Network
Manages to transmit the uncontainable energy of a youth that, despite wars and misfortunes, never loses its desire to live. [Full review in Spanish]
January 13, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Roger Salvans
Fotogramas
[Maggie Peren] takes advantage of the limitations of a simple historical recreation. [Full review in Spanish]
January 11, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Carlos Marañón
Cinemanía (Spain)
…Transmits society’s latent and constant fear. But also symbolizes its complicity — by having a lack of empathy and practicing silence or inaction.
September 8, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Denise Pieniazek
EscribiendoCine
A handsomely made but tonally flat…Third Reich drama rich in production design yet curiously light on tension.
February 26, 2022
Jay Weissberg
The Film Verdict
An engaging drama that makes the most of the boyish charms of German actor Louis Hofmann…
February 13, 2022
Lee Marshall
Screen International…
Plot
In 1940 Berlin, a young Jewish man named Cioma Schönhaus adopts the identity of a marine officer to escape being deported like his family before him, and becomes infamous for his masterfully forged IDs that save the lives of hundreds of Jews by allowing them to escape the country.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Louis Hofmann plays the lead role of Cioma Schönhaus in The Forger (2022).
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Spoiler Alert 2023
Spoiler Alert (2023)
92%RT Audience Score: 97%
Awards & Nominations: NA
It can be frustratingly uneven, but strong performances from a talented cast help Spoiler Alert stay on the right side of saccharine.
“Spoiler Alert” has its ups and downs, but the strong acting from the cast makes it enjoyable and keeps it from becoming too sweet.
Tagline
Love never stops surprising you. Even when you know how it ends.
Production Company(ies)
Focus Features, LGBTQ Stories, That’s Wonderful Productions, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Focus Features
(Originating Distributor)
Release Date:
12-02-2022
Release Type
THEATRICAL, THEATRICAL (LIMITED), THEATRICAL (WIDE)
Filming Location(s)
New York, New York, United States; New York, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:NA
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Sound mix:NA
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1 h 52 m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Dec 9, 2022
Genre(s)
Biographical, Drama, Dramedy, Health, LGBTQ Stories, Literary Adaptation, Music, Relationship Drama, Romance, True Story/Event, War
Keyword(s)
Biographical Drama Movie, Dramedy Drama Movie, Health / Fitness Drama Movie, LGBTQ Stories Drama Movie, Literary Adaptation Drama Movie, Relationship Drama Movie, Romance Drama Movie, True Story/Event, Movies Directed by Michael Showalter, Movies Written by David Marshall Grant, Movies Written by Dan Savage, Movies Starring Jim Parsons, Movies Starring Ben Aldridge, Movies Starring Sally Field, Focus Features Movie, That’s Wonderful Productions Movie, Semi-Formal Productions Movie, Movies from 2022, Movies from the 2020s, Low Budget Movie, Movies from United States, English Language, GLAAD Media Awards Nominees, That’s Wonderful Productions Movie, Romance, Movies Written by Michael Ausiello, Movies Directed by Dan Savage, Movies Starring Antoni Porowski, Movies Starring Nikki M. James, Movies Starring Jeffery Self, Movies Starring Bill Irwin, Health Drama Movie, LGBTQ Drama Movie, Female Producer, LGBTQ+ Producer, LGBTQ+ Lead Cast, LGBTQ Producer, LGBTQ Lead Cast, Black Lead Cast
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: $82,983
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $88,847
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,977
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
Michael Ausiello
Ben Aldridge
Kit Cowan
Sally Field
Marilyn
Bill Irwin
Bob
Jeffery Self
Nick
Nikki M. James
Nina
Director(s)
Michael Showalter
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (84) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (13)
Sometimes the tone is a little too cute but Showalter and his writers have a persuasive ability to defuse the looming threat of sentimentality with comedy.
February 10, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
It sounds like a really heavy, sad story, and it is, but there’s so much fun and joy… it’s about life and the messiness of love.
December 16, 2022 | Rating: B
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Spoiler Alert is a delightfully effective melodrama, one that pulls few punches and isn’t afraid of wearing a plethora of emotions out in the open for all to see.
December 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
This is a nice film. A sweet film. A film you can watch with your mother-in-law.
December 9, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Katie Rife
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
… While it eventually finds its sweet core, its surrounded by the shards of a much more interesting story.
December 9, 2022 | Rating: B-
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
A tender, inspiring story.
December 9, 2022 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
Parsons is terrific in a tough role, balancing wit with the gravitas needed as he goes from full-time writer to full-time carer. Matching him is Aldridge who imbues his ailing character with soul-enriching defiance. It’s a beautifully etched performance.
February 10, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Jim Schembri
jimschembri.com
Where other movies might indulge glibness or Oscar-clip force, Spoiler Alert opts for subtlety and clarity.
February 7, 2023
John Serba
Decider
It is interesting… but it is super stagey… and very mawkish
February 6, 2023
Stephen A. Russell
Sunday Arts Magazine Podcast (JOY 94.9)
Michael Showalter is competent enough to make the real-life drama sink in, and the cast is good enough to sell it.
January 15, 2023
Cory Woodroof
615 Film
I’d say get out the tissues and enjoy this sweet, hopeful love story
January 13, 2023 | Rating: 6/10
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net
Beautiful, devastating, and achingly honest, “Spoiler Alert” is a sweet, relatable love story — with an unsurprisingly gut-wrenching ending — about the moments that give our life meaning and the sacrifices we willingly make to pursue that meaning.
January 9, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Stephanie Malone
Morbidly Beautiful…
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Trivia
Goofs
Immediately before Michael and Kit lie down under their first Christmas tree, there are several presents underneath. When they lie down, there are no presents.
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