The Assistant (2020)
60%RT Audience Score: 25%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 24 nominations
Led by a powerhouse performance from Julia Garner, The Assistant offers a withering critique of workplace harassment and systemic oppression
The Assistant” is like a ninja movie, but instead of throwing stars and swords, it uses subtle storytelling and powerful acting to leave a lasting impact. Julia Garner is a force to be reckoned with, and the film’s exploration of power dynamics and complicity in the workplace is both timely and thought-provoking. It’s not a feel-good movie, but it’s an important one that will make you think twice about the world we live in.
Production Company(ies)
K T C A Minneapolis Kartemquin Films, Sprockets Music
Distributor
Bleecker Street Media
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some language
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:1h 27m
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Language(s):English, Mandarin, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2020 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 28, 2020
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Julia Garner, Matthew Macfayden, Makenzie Leigh, Juliana Canfield, Lou Martini Jr., Noah Robbins, directed by Kitty Green, written by Kitty Green, drama, workplace harassment, systemic oppression, box office gross, $1.1M, reviewed by Ty Burr, Tim Grierson, Becca James, Clarisse Loughrey, Paul Byrnes, Mark Kermode, Julia Garner performance, James Schamus producer, Scott Macaulay producer, P Jennifer Dana producer, R MPAA rating, film industry, power, complicity, abuses of power, #MeToo, sexual abuse, corporate environment, micro-expressions, Harvey Weinstein, grooming techniques, HR manager, dystopian dread, immersive, anxious watch, important mirror, stinging commentary, raw nerve, victim experience, patriarchal toxicity, Julia Garner award-worthy performance, overcast cinematography, skilled direction, tiny details, cumulative actions, willful ignorance
Worldwide gross: $1,338,881
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,527,885
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,491
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 166,618
US/Canada gross: $1,100,313
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,255,639
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,132
US/Canada opening weekend: $79,141
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $90,313
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,970
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
Matthew Macfayden – Wilcock
Makenzie Leigh – Ruby
Juliana Canfield – Sasha
Lou Martini Jr. – John
Noah Robbins – Male Assistant
Director(s)
Kitty Green
Writer(s)
Kitty Green
Producer(s)
James Schamus, Scott Macaulay, P. Jennifer Dana
Film Festivals
Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Telluride
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 24 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (238) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (220) | Rotten (18)
“The Assistant” is a stealth bomb of a movie: It barely makes a noise but it leaves a crater in your heart.
February 7, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Although the film addresses #MeToo, it’s also a thoughtful study of power and complicity, as well as what people will do to get ahead in a cutthroat industry.
February 7, 2021
Tim Grierson
Screen International
TOP CRITIC
…a meditation on the passing of time, the many faces of staying in place, and the pursuit of happier and healthier endeavors in the new year.
December 30, 2020
Becca James
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The Assistant isn’t about empowerment (that’s a task for other filmmakers), but presents a cruel, unvarnished reality.
August 11, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
There is a through-line in terms of theme, and Green has made only good choices here. The film is tautly constructed, able to be shot largely in one place, and with minimal staging and effects.
June 10, 2020
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
A performance of few words but immense physical eloquence by Julia Garner anchors this impressively chilling #MeToo-era drama about workplace harassment and abuse.
May 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Green’s direction is methodical but incredibly effective at showing the cumulative actions that lead to willful ignorance.
June 5, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Josh Parham
Next Best Picture
The film’s sharp, thoughtfully composed screenplay does not need to dwell on specifics; its portrait is not of Weinstein directly, but the psychological implications that come with abuses of power.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
The only work of fiction made thus far about this issue that has managed to address it with the complexity it deserves. [Full review in Spanish]
October 26, 2021
Fernanda Solórzano
Letras Libres
Since “Ozark” we’ve witnessed the incredible power of Julia Garner, but this is her tour de force. A movie that generates such anger in the terror of normalizing abuse.
September 30, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Victor Pineyro
Seventh Art Studio
A movie that unfolds in a chilling ethical vacuum that says more about the #MeToo movement than you wish to know.
September 24, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
The predator of the film is never seen, but holds power over the lead character like a malevolent dictator. The perfect look at current operations and abuses in the film indistry.
September 13, 2021
Witney Seibold
Critically Acclaimed Podcast…
Plot
Jane, a junior assistant to a powerful entertainment mogul, becomes increasingly aware of the abuse and degradation that colors every aspect of her workday, leading her to take a stand against workplace harassment and systemic oppression in The Assistant.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Julia Garner’s performance in The Assistant is described as a “tour de force” and “award-worthy” by audience members and critics alike.
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Wolf (1994)
60%RT Audience Score: 42%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 5 Oscars
37 wins & 179 nominations total
Wolf misses the jugular after showing flashes of killer instinct early on, but engaging stars and deft direction make this a unique horror-romance worth watching
If you’re looking for a werewolf movie that’s both mature and funny, then Wolf might just be the movie for you. While it may not be the scariest movie out there, it’s definitely worth a watch for its unique take on the classic tale. Plus, who doesn’t love a good corporate satire mixed in with their horror? Just be prepared for some green-eyed monsters by the end.
Production Company(ies)
Universal Pictures, Studio Canal, Working Title Films,
Distributor
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sequences of strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language throughout, and for some violence
Year of Release
2013
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 5m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 1994 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2001
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader, Kate Nelligan, Richard Jenkins, Christopher Plummer, directed by Mike Nichols, written by Jim Harrison, Wesley Strick, horror, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Chris Stuckmann, Adam Mars-Jones, Rick Groen, Peter Travers, James Berardinelli, Marc Savlov, Sheila Reid, Brian Bethune, David Nusair, Malcolm Johnson, Quentin Curtis, produced by Douglas Wick, R-rated, werewolf, aging, book editor, rural Vermont, youthful vigor, fired, replaced, vicious young executive, struggle, former boss’s daughter, animal-like urges, werewolf myth, unique horror-romance
Worldwide gross: $392,000,694
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $497,977,310
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 288
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 54,305,050
US/Canada gross: $116,900,694
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $148,504,567
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 521
US/Canada opening weekend: $18,361,578
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $23,325,594
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 576
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $127,034,803
Production budget ranking: 286
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $68,408,242
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $302,534,265
ROI to date (est.): 155%
ROI ranking: 754
Michelle Pfeiffer – Laura Alden
James Spader – Stewart Swinton
Kate Nelligan – Charlotte Randall
Richard Jenkins – Detective Bridger
Christopher Plummer – Raymond Alden
Director(s)
Mike Nichols
Writer(s)
Jim Harrison, Wesley Strick
Producer(s)
Douglas Wick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 5 Oscars
37 wins & 179 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (21)
It’s an extremely mature werewolf movie… The film is actually kind of funny.
October 8, 2020 | Rating: B
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
The film isn’t a waste of time, and works rather well for about two- thirds of its length as a comedy of business life. For a horror film or a serious exploration of the divided nature of modern man, you need to look elsewhere.
November 15, 2017
Adam Mars-Jones
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
If he’d followed through, Mike Nichols might have made a brilliant picture — seems he just couldn’t bear to look a gift wolf in the mouth.
April 12, 2002
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Nichols has crafted a rapturous romantic thriller with a darkly comic subtext about what kills human values.
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Monster movies are supposed to frighten the audience; this one fails utterly in that arena.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
Nichols tries mightily to put a new spin on a very old tale, but try as he might, he never gets much off the ground.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The unlikely couple combine talents on screen to put a new twist on a classic story.
May 16, 2022
Sheila Reid
Women in the Life
[Wolf] is deliciously rich entertainment — with elements of a scary thriller, a Beauty and the Beast romance, a corporate satire and a witty inquiry into the nature of disease and sexual aggression.
December 22, 2021
Brian Bethune
Maclean’s Magazine
…a watchable yet disappointing endeavor that generally feels as though it should be much, much better…
July 31, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
In the end, Wolf loses any trace of subtlety and becomes quite silly, a veritable monster mash. It seems everybody’s eyes are turning wolfen green.
May 29, 2018
Malcolm Johnson
Hartford Courant
Much of Wolf can be devoured with pleasure. To be more interested in philanthropy than lycanthropy may be a fault to the good.
November 30, 2017
Quentin Curtis
Independent on Sunday
A fine little fable of business world mores that has the gross misfortune to turn into a horror film at a time when nobody quite knew what horror was.
November 16, 2014 | Rating: 6/10
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy…
Plot
In the early 1990s, Jordan Belfort teamed with his partner Donny Azoff and started brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Their company quickly grows from a staff of 20 to a staff of more than 250 and their status in the trading community and Wall Street grows exponentially. So much that companies file their initial public offerings through them. As their status grows, so do the amount of substances they abuse, and so do their lies. They draw attention like no other, throwing lavish parties for their staff when they hit the jackpot on high trades. That ultimately leads to Belfort featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine, being called “The Wolf Of Wall St.”. With the FBI onto Belfort’s trading schemes, he devises new ways to cover his tracks and watch his fortune grow. Belfort ultimately comes up with a scheme to stash their cash in a European bank. But with the FBI watching him like a hawk, how long will Belfort and Azoff be able to maintain their elaborate wealth and luxurious lifestyles?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Jack Nicholson as the aging book editor turned werewolf.
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The World Is Not Enough (1999)
60%RT Audience Score: 49%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 12 nominations
Plagued by mediocre writing, uneven acting, and a fairly by-the-numbers plot, The World Is Not Enough is partially saved by some entertaining and truly Bond-worthy action sequences
The World is Not Enough” is a classic Bond film that has aged like a fine wine, according to critics. While some critics found the film lacking in originality and tension, others praised the strong performances of the villains and the farewell to Q. One critic even went so far as to say that the film owes its success more to loyalty and tradition than to quality, which is a bit harsh. But let’s be real, the real star of the film is Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones, who is so bad she’s good. Overall, “The World is Not Enough” is a fun and entertaining addition to the Bond franchise that’s worth a watch.
Production Company(ies)
Ferndale Films, Granada Television, Hell’s Kitchen Films,
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some sexuality and innuendo
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital EX SDDS DTS-ES Dolby Digital DTS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 5m
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Language(s):English, Russian, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 19, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2000
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench, directed by Michael Apted, written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein, produced by Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson, action, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by Chris Stuckmann, Nathan Rabin, Peter Bradshaw, Carrie Rickey, Stephen Hunter, Joe Morgenstern, Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, Sophie Marceau as Elektra King, Robert Carlyle as Victor ‘Renard’ Zokas, Denise Richards as Dr Christmas Jones, Robbie Coltrane as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky, Judi Dench as M, nuclear plot, oil supply, international power struggle, bullet lodged in brain, nuclear weapons expert, James Bond 007
Worldwide gross: $361,832,400
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $649,499,247
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 200
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 70,828,707
US/Canada gross: $126,943,684
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $227,867,452
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 298
US/Canada opening weekend: $35,519,007
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $63,757,608
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 158
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $135,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $242,328,764
Production budget ranking: 43
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $130,494,039
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $276,676,443
ROI to date (est.): 74%
ROI ranking: 1,043
Sophie Marceau – Elektra King
Robert Carlyle – Victor ‘Renard’ Zokas
Denise Richards – Dr. Christmas Jones
Robbie Coltrane – Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky
Judi Dench – M
Director(s)
Michael Apted
Writer(s)
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein
Producer(s)
Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 12 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (145) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (75) | Rotten (70)
An attempt to go back to basics that’s aged much better than Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day.
April 6, 2020 | Rating: B-
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
What do the James Bond series, the Chicago Cubs, and Master P’s No Limit empire have in common? All owe their considerable commercial success more to loyalty, marketing, and tradition than to quality.
November 2, 2015
Nathan Rabin
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
And what of the actresses who have taken the one-way ticket to career palookaville as the Bond girls? Well, here is the real gem: Sophie Marceau, as glamorous oil heiress Elektra King, is terrific.
November 2, 2015
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
So long as the Brits are sweeping obsolete institutions like the House of Lords into the dustpan of history, may we recommend the broom for James Bond?
November 2, 2015 | Rating: 1.5/4
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
Worst of all is a ride through the pipeline in some kind of vague contrivance that looks like the pneumatic tubes from old-time newsrooms when they sent remakes down to composing in the last few minutes before deadline.
November 2, 2015
Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Most of all, though, I wondered how much longer people will pay to see a walking, running, driving, diving, punning, smirking, swimming, skiing, shooting, parachuting corpse.
November 2, 2015
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
Any goodwill evaporates when placed alongside the presence of Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones.
September 25, 2021 | Rating: 2/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
A pair of remarkable villains, a sizable role for M, a bittersweet goodbye for Q, a return of a formidable ally, a killer song, a competent director, and a showcase for what is arguably Brosnan’s best performance as 007 – it has a lot going for it.
September 18, 2021
Jake Tropila
Film Inquiry
It throws away good actors and sacrifices pace without providing any complexity in return
April 3, 2021 | Rating: 5/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
The action scenes involve quite a bit of complexity and tricky choreography, but tend to simply happen without any sense of tenseness or originality.
September 25, 2020 | Rating: 3/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
If Goldeneye is clearly Brosnan’s best film, then The World is Not Enough is probably his second best (although that is not a stretch).
July 16, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Kelechi Ehenulo
Confessions From A Geek Mind
It has a strong villain pairing and some good moments, but it also has a really weak performance from the Bond girl and some dull action scenes. A very mixed bag of a film.
February 11, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk…
Plot
James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is back. An oil tycoon is murdered in MI6, and Bond is sent to protect his daughter. Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain from a previous Agent, is secretly planning the destruction of a pipeline. Bond gains a hand from research scientist Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards), who witnesses the action which happens when Bond meets up with Renard, but Bond becomes suspicious about Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), especially when Bond’s boss, M (Dame Judi Dench) goes missing. Bond must work quickly to prevent Renard from destroying Europe.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features Denise Richards as a nuclear weapons expert named Dr. Christmas Jones.
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Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
60%RT Audience Score: 41%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
1 win & 17 nominations total
Not quite as good as the original and has some dark subject material that might not be appropriate for children
Babe: Pig in the City is like a rollercoaster ride that takes you to unexpected places. It’s not your typical kiddie movie, but it’s definitely a masterpiece that deserves more recognition. The film’s darker tone and quirky characters make it stand out from the usual family-friendly fare. Plus, the production and costume design are so impressive that you’ll feel like you’re in a storybook. If you’re looking for a movie that’s both heartwarming and subversive, Babe: Pig in the City is the perfect choice. Just don’t forget to buckle up!
Production Company(ies)
Lilies Films, Arte France Cinéma Hold Up Films,
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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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): Nov 25, 1998 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 1, 2005
Genre(s)
Fantasy
Keyword(s)
Babe: Pig in the City, G-rated, fantasy, James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, directed by George Miller, written by George Miller, Judy Morris, Mark Lamprell, produced by Bill Miller, George Miller, Doug Mitchell, Universal Pictures, Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), $18.3M box office, reviewed by Rob Humanick, Nell Minow, Pat Graham, Steven D Greydanus, Sean P Means, starring Magda Szubanski, James Cromwell, Mary Stein, Mickey Rooney, Julie Godfrey, E.G Daily, voice acting, sheep herder, adventure, debtors, city, friends, animals, dark subject material, inappropriate for children
Worldwide gross: $69,131,860
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $126,866,711
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 910
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 13,834,974
US/Canada gross: $18,319,860
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $33,619,526
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,236
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,162,640
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $11,309,313
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 921
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $90,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $165,162,691
Production budget ranking: 186
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $88,940,109
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$127,236,088
ROI to date (est.): -50%
ROI ranking: 1,691
James Cromwell – Farmer Hoggett
Mary Stein – The Landlady
Mickey Rooney – Fugly Floom
Julie Godfrey – Suspicious Neighbour
E.G. Daily – Babe (Voice)
Director(s)
George Miller
Writer(s)
George Miller, Judy Morris, Mark Lamprell
Producer(s)
Bill Miller, George Miller, Doug Mitchell
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
1 win & 17 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (65) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (23)
Carries its predecessor’s torch into darker, quixotic territories, bursting at the seams with folkloric witticism and hellzapoppin’ imagery.
November 12, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Rob Humanick
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Darker than the original, not for very young kids.
September 16, 2010 | Rating: 2/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
It’s George Miller’s masterpiece, maybe even the best commercial film of 1998.
January 29, 2010
Pat Graham
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Would anyone go for a sequel to The Wizard of Oz that catapulted Dorothy and Toto into the world of Once Were Warriors or Escape From New York?
May 8, 2002 | Rating: F
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/5
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
A sequel that lacks the quiet beauty and subtlety of the original!
January 1, 2000
Sean P. Means
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
It’s a bracing shot of inspiration: the darker it gets, the more important kindness becomes. It could’ve been made yesterday.
November 5, 2019
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
It’s so beautifully designed and everything looks like it’s from a storybook.
July 2, 2019
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
The audience isn’t coddled, and the film doesn’t talk down to anyone. We are, all of us, subjects to unbearable emotions, and Pig in the City is a rare film that more or less encompasses all of them.
January 2, 2019
Andrew Todd
Polygon
Babe: Pig in the City is one of the most subversive films ever marketed to children.
August 22, 2017
Sean Nelson
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
A brilliant, grotesquely underrated family film criticised at the time of its release for being too dark for young audiences.
March 1, 2016
Luke Buckmaster
The Daily Review/Crikey
Has no small amount of merit, especially in the areas of production and costume design, but… [not] in any meaningful way a successful or even appropriate follow-up.
June 17, 2014 | Rating: 7/10
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy…
Plot
After Babe’s great victory in the shepherding contest, Farmer Arthur Hoggett turns down all offers to make money with his pig’s talents. But when he gets hurt severely in the well, his wife has to take up farming. She does her best but cannot meet the bank’s requirements, which results in the necessity of getting back to Babe. Soon, Esme Hoggett is sitting in a plane headed for “the” city. There, Babe unwillingly causes deep trouble. He has to stay with Mrs. Hoggett in the only hotel in town that accepts pets. Friendly neighbours send officials who catch all animals from the hotel: Cats, dogs, chimpanzees and many others. Babe, who managed to stay free, decides to help his new friends and gets unexpected help – not only by Ferdinand, who flew all the way to the city.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Mickey Rooney voices the character Fugly Floom in Babe: Pig in the City.
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The Siege (1998)
60%RT Audience Score: 53%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 4 nominations
An exciting, well-paced action film
The Siege is like that one friend who tries to be deep and philosophical but ends up just being confusing and contradictory. Some critics praise the performances of Denzel Washington and Annette Bening, while others criticize the movie’s portrayal of other cultures. Overall, it’s a solid concept that falls short in execution. But hey, at least it’s not as bad as that one movie you watched on a plane and regretted immediately.
Production Company(ies)
Norma Productions, Curtleigh Productions, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions,
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence, language and brief nudity
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English, Arabic, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 28, 1999
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $116,672,912
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $214,111,245
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 657
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,349,100
US/Canada gross: $40,981,289
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $75,206,444
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 885
US/Canada opening weekend: $13,931,285
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $25,565,872
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 534
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $70,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $128,459,870
Production budget ranking: 280
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $69,175,640
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $16,475,734
ROI to date (est.): 8%
ROI ranking: 1,356
Michelle Monaghan – Angie Gennaro
Morgan Freeman – Jack Doyle
Ed Harris – Det. Remy Broussard
John Ashton – Nick Poole
Amy Ryan – Helene McCready
Director(s)
Edward Zwick
Writer(s)
Lawrence Wright, Lawrence Wright, Menno Meyjes, Edward Zwick
Producer(s)
Lynda Obst, Edward Zwick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (62) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (35)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B-
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
The Siege attempts to update the bluffs and counterfeints of the Cold War spy thriller, not to advance any ideological point but to obscure the fact that it doesn’t have one.
March 5, 2002
Ken Hollings
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
It’s difficult to sustain a responsible subtext when you’re delivering the jolts required to keep butts in the seats.
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Even at its most unbelievable, The Siege has the performances of Washington and Bening to fall back on, and a theme that understands that what’s difficult is not choosing right from wrong but ‘choosing the wrong that’s more right.’
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 3/5
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Just about distinguishable from several dozen predecessors in the same apocalyptic vein.
January 1, 2000
Stanley Kauffmann
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
The Siege may well be based on a huge ‘what if?’ premise, but it’s smart, taut and knows exactly what the hell it’s doing. And it does it well.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/5
Bob McCabe
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Unfortunately, the movie’s ignorant portrayals of other cultures while espousing a message of brotherhood comes across as not a little hypocritical.
February 16, 2019 | Rating: B-
Zaki Hasan
Zaki’s Corner
…a solid concept in search of a consistent (and engaging) execution.
May 29, 2016 | Rating: 1.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
More political than entertaining, The Siege is a reflection of our heightened awareness and sensitivity to terrorism and the price of freedom.
June 21, 2007
Ryan Cracknell
Calgary Movies
April 9, 2005 | Rating: B+
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
May 26, 2004 | Rating: 4/10
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Zwick (Courage Under Fire) has fashioned another ethical tour de force that reveals his dedication to serious filmmaking.
November 6, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice…
Plot
After the abduction by the US military of an Islamic religious leader, New York City becomes the target of escalating terrorist attacks. Anthony Hubbard, the head of the FBI’s Counter-Terrorism Task Force in New York, teams up with CIA operative Elise Kraft to hunt down the terrorist cells responsible for the attacks. As the bombings continue, the US government responds by declaring martial law, sending US troops, led by Gen. Devereaux, into the streets of New York City.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Halloween H20 (1998)
60%RT Audience Score: 49%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 12 nominations
Halloween: H2O is the best of the many sequels, yet still pales in comparison to the original Halloween
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” is a mixed bag of reviews, but let’s be real, it’s a classic slasher flick that’s perfect for a spooky movie night. Sure, some critics may say it’s cluttered or full of plot holes, but who cares when you have Jamie Lee Curtis back in action as the ultimate scream queen? The second half of the movie is where the real fun begins, with all the classic stalk and slash thrills you could want. So grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready to scream your head off with Michael Myers on the loose.
Production Company(ies)
Channel 4 News Channel 4 Frontline
Distributor
Miramax Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
La Puente, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for terror violence/gore and language
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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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): Jul 27, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2007
Genre(s)
Holiday/Horror
Keyword(s)
Halloween H20, Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin, Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, Adam Hann-Byrd, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Steve Miner, Paul Freeman, Debra Hill, John Carpenter, Robert Zappia, Matt Greenberg, holiday, horror, R, Miramax Films, $55.0M, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, 35mm, Scope (2.35:1), Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, private school, California, knife-wielder, massacre, Northern California, headmistress, assumed name, Halloween, dread, critic reviews, character-driven, economy, skilful use of empty space, cluttered feel, orchestral music, distracting plot holes, original moments, fun deaths, reunion, product of its time, influenced heavily by other slasher films, final chapter, franchise, sequel, reboot, sequel to the reboot, Halloween film, all-star cast, kill sequences, intense, well-shot
Worldwide gross: $55,041,738
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $101,009,350
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,016
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 11,015,196
US/Canada gross: $55,041,738
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $101,009,350
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 747
US/Canada opening weekend: $16,187,724
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $29,706,756
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 467
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $17,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $31,197,397
Production budget ranking: 1,133
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $16,799,798
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $53,012,155
ROI to date (est.): 110%
ROI ranking: 902
Adam Arkin – Will Brennan
Josh Hartnett – John Tate
Michelle Williams – Molly Cartwell
Adam Hann-Byrd – Charles “Charlie” Deveraux
Jodi Lyn O’Keefe – Sarah Wainthrope
Director(s)
Steve Miner
Writer(s)
Debra Hill, John Carpenter, Robert Zappia, Matt Greenberg
Producer(s)
Paul Freeman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 12 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (62) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (30)
H20 is far more character-driven than any of its predecessors.
October 19, 2018
Aja Romano
Vox
TOP CRITIC
While Carpenter’s film was all about economy and a skilful use of empty space, Miner’s busy compositions have a cluttered feel that is echoed by superfluous orchestral music.
August 16, 2007
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
I’m currently stuck watching the revival of a movie form that appalled me the first time around, then disappeared from view after a torrent of thoughtless re-workings that resembled bloody tape loops.
November 15, 2002 | Rating: 2/5
Paul Tatara
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
…Steve Miner is no Carpenter.
April 12, 2002 | Rating: 1/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Halloween: H20 is as stylish and scary as it is ultra-violent. It brings back a stunning Jamie Lee Curtis in the role that made her a star and it’s a work of superior craftsmanship in all aspects.
February 21, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
…the throwaway jokes are few and far between, and after a pre-title sequence reintroduces Michael and shows just how far up suspense and thrills can be ratcheted, Halloween H20 declines into the routine.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/5
Lawrence Van Gelder
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
In the wake of everything that came after Carpenter’s version, H20 feels like another in the franchise’s many attempts to bank on the iconic original instead of using it as a launchpad for something creatively distinct.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
“Halloween H20” is the worst film in the series, and for one reason… its distracting plot holes.
December 5, 2020 | Rating: 2/4
Matthew Rozsa
matthewrozsa.com
This one got it what made the original film so special, and it reckons with history in a way that remains a series highlight, even if it’s no longer official canon.
June 3, 2019
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
While sensibly brief and utterly classy compared to its horrid predecessors, H20 rarely rises above generic slasher fare outside of Curtis’ entertaining performance.
October 21, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/5
Shaun Munro
Flickering Myth
The pay-off comes in the second half, a tight, driving rollercoaster of classic stalk and slash thrills.
December 16, 2017
Sean Axmaker
Stream on Demand
Too bad it’s only a smidgen better than the series’ first first sequel, 1981’s gory Halloween II.
February 2, 2014 | Rating: 1.5/5
Steve Newton
Georgia Straight…
Plot
Twenty years after Michael Myers’ massacre in Haddonfield, Laurie Strode faked her own death, traveled to California, and took on the identity Keri Tate. Michael discovers Laurie’s new identity and travels to California to kill his sister. Laurie must now take on her brother with her son’s life at stake.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film in the Fresh Kernels database.
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The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
60%RT Audience Score: 52%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
5 wins & 15 nominations total
Jane Campion’s adaptation of Henry James’ Portrait of a Lady is a visually stunning film that captures the essence of the novel’s characters and themes. While some critics may find the pacing slow, Campion’s deliberate approach allows for a deeper exploration of Isabel Archer’s inner turmoil and the societal constraints that shape her choices. The film’s haunting score by Wojiech Kilar adds to the overall atmosphere of the film, and the performances by Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, and Barbara Hershey are all top-notch. Overall, Portrait of a Lady is a thought-provoking and visually captivating film that is sure to leave a lasting impression on its viewers.
If you’re looking for a movie that’s like a fancy party with beautiful people and music, but with no excitement, then Portrait of a Lady is the perfect film for you! It’s like revisiting a place that never gets better, no matter how many times you go. But hey, at least it’s cinematically intelligent and faithful to the original novel, right? And if you’re into unruly costume dramas, then you’ll love this adaptation of Henry James’ classic. Just don’t expect to get behind the eyes of the heroine or to know where all of this is going. But hey, it’s a stunning period piece with beautiful imagery, so there’s that.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Palazzo Pfanner, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for mature sensuality and some brief nudity
Year of Release
1997
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:2h 24m
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Language(s):English, Italian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 24, 1996 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2009
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Richard E Grant, Martin Donovan, Viggo Mortensen, directed by Jane Campion, written by Laura Jones, drama, PG-13, box office gross $3.7M, reviewed by David Ansen, Desson Thomson, Todd McCarthy, Michael O’Sullivan, Geoff Andrew, Josh Larsen, Brian D Johnson, Louise Keller, Rob Blackwelder, Barbara Shulgasser, period piece, wealthy, inheritance, societal norms, free spirit, relationships, money, independent, cynical intellectual, art enthusiast, pretentious, indulgent, directorial shortcomings, Henry James, retrograde politics, customs, eclectic cast, unresponsive, modern day prologue, questioning women’s choices, Ralph, dying father, inheritance, portrait
Worldwide gross: $3,692,836
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,883,745
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,079
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 750,681
US/Canada gross: $3,692,836
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,883,745
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,717
US/Canada opening weekend: $107,819
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $200,983
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,664
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
John Malkovich – Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey – Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker – Henrietta Stackpole
Shelley Winters – Mrs. Touchett
Shelley Duvall – Countess Gemini
Director – Jane Campion
Producers – Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery, Mark Turnbull
Writer – Laura Jones
Director(s)
Jane Campion
Writer(s)
Laura Jones
Producer(s)
Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery, Mark Turnbull
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
5 wins & 15 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (72) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (39)
This claustrophobic Portrait of a Lady is the kind of failure only a very gifted filmmaker could make: like it or not, it haunts you.
December 7, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
Portrait feels like an elegant party, full of attractive people, beautiful finery and tremendous music (from Wojiech Kilar), yet no excitement. And no matter how many times you revisit the place, it never gets better.
October 27, 2018
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
This is a film that appeals to the head far more than to the heart, making for a portrait that seems somewhat less than complete.
October 27, 2018
Todd McCarthy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Ten years on, the drama is still too slow but the film is far more watchable in the comfort of one’s home with the pause button at the ready.
October 27, 2018
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Director Jane Campion not only alludes to the contemporary resonance of this hundred-year-old tale, but with this bold stamp she lays claim to the story that follows as wholly her own.
October 27, 2018
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Jane Campion and screenwriter Laura Jones have… produced an adaptation as cinematically intelligent as it is faithful to the original.
October 27, 2018
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Campion makes an unruly costume drama out of the 1881 novel by Henry James.
October 12, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
The director has a brilliant eye. But she fails to get behind the eyes of her heroine.
March 27, 2019
Brian D. Johnson
Maclean’s Magazine
The beauty of Jane Campion’s film lies not in what is said, but what is not said. The understated is beautifully captured in this stunning period piece.
October 27, 2018
Louise Keller
Urban Cinefile
Throughout Portrait there is a nagging sensation that makes one want to ask, “But where is all this going?”
October 26, 2018 | Rating: 2/4
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire
As much as director Jane Campion claims to love Henry James’ 1881 novel Portrait of a Lady, her movie of it is Jane Eyre all over again, a romantic horror story.
October 26, 2018
Barbara Shulgasser
San Francisco Examiner
The point of this imagery is not that Isabel has relapsed into the figure of the Gothic heroine, but that that figure in part informs her sense of self.
October 26, 2018
David Kelly
Senses of Cinema…
Plot
Ms. Isabel Archer inherits a fortune and becomes independent, but soon realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships in the drama film, The Portrait of a Lady.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for “The Portrait of a Lady.”
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Casper (1995)
60%RT Audience Score: 49%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 5 nominations
A meandering, mindless family movie that frequently resorts to special effects and transparent sappiness
Casper is the perfect movie for anyone who wants to feel like a kid again, or for anyone who wants to introduce their own kids to a classic. Sure, some critics might say it’s saccharine or lacking in wonder, but those people are just grumps who don’t know how to have fun. With its charming characters, impressive effects, and heartwarming story, Casper is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in ghosts. Plus, who doesn’t love a friendly ghost who just wants to make friends? So grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and get ready for a spooky adventure that’s sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Production Company(ies)
Animal Kingdom, Traction Media,
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Rockport, Maine, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements
Year of Release
1995
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTSDTS-Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 40m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 26, 1995 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2003
Genre(s)
Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Malachi Pearson, Joe Nipote, Joe Alaskey, Brad Garrett, directed by Brad Silberling, written by Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver, produced by Colin Wilson, fantasy, PG, box office gross $100.3M, reviewed by Anne Cohen, Jane Howdle, Owen Gleiberman, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Brian Lowry, Wally Hammond, James Croot, David Nusair, Avaryl Halley, Andrew Galdi, Drew Dietsch, starring Malachi Pearson as Casper, Christina Ricci as Kathleen ‘Kat’ Harvey, Bill Pullman as Dr James Harvey, Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan Crittenden, Eric Idle as Paul ‘Dibbs’ Plutzker, Malachi Pearson as Casper (McFadden), Joe Nipote as Stretch, Joe Alaskey as Stinky, Brad Garrett as Fatso, Colin Wilson as producer, Sherri Stoner as writer, Deanna Oliver as writer, Universal Pictures as distributor, surround sound, stereo
Worldwide gross: $287,928,194
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $566,170,440
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 246
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 61,741,597
US/Canada gross: $100,328,194
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $197,281,332
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 357
US/Canada opening weekend: $16,840,385
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $33,114,257
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 399
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $55,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $108,149,792
Production budget ranking: 361
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $58,238,663
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $399,781,986
ROI to date (est.): 240%
ROI ranking: 548
Bill Pullman – Dr. James Harvey
Cathy Moriarty – Carrigan Crittenden
Eric Idle – Paul ‘Dibbs’ Plutzker
Malachi Pearson – Casper (McFadden) Voice
Joe Nipote – Stretch Voice
Brad Garrett – Fatso Voice
Joe Alaskey – Stinky Voice
Colin Wilson – Producer
Sherri Stoner – Writer
Deanna Oliver – Writer
Brad Silberling – Director
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Producer(s)
Colin Wilson
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 5 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (20)
It’s a funny and often poignant film that’s worth reexamining today.
August 29, 2019
Anne Cohen
Refinery29
TOP CRITIC
t’s aimed squarely at the tinies, but there is charm enough here to make it bearable for adults too.
July 16, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Jane Howdle
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
A fairy tale with the soul of a rerun.
July 6, 2010 | Rating: C
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
It’s not clear why Steven Spielberg’s Amblin decided to make a live-action entertainment starring the least interesting and most saccharine of all 50s cartoon characters.
April 18, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Once the audience has become inured to the wide-eyed protagonist and impressive digitized effects, there’s little sense of wonder or awe to be found.
April 18, 2007
Brian Lowry
Variety
TOP CRITIC
The set design, however, merely disguises what is in fact an intimate and likeable picture.
June 24, 2006
Wally Hammond
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
More like a Cinderella story than a gothic horror, this really was one of the most under-rated movies of the 1990s and should keep viewers of all ages engrossed on a slow summer holiday day.
January 6, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
…an erratic but generally passable adaptation that could’ve easily been much, much worse.
October 1, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
This movie was so important to me
August 12, 2020 | Rating: 10
Avaryl Halley
Movie Bitches
It’s a perfect kids movie
August 12, 2020 | Rating: 10
Andrew Galdi
Movie Bitches
All these years later, Casper has managed to stick around thanks to it offering a pleasant blend of what audiences expect from a kids movie and some weightier thematic fare.
May 24, 2020
Drew Dietsch
Giant Freakin Robot
Never cloying or abundant with cutesy dialogue…
October 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed…
Plot
Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty) is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) move in, and soon Kat meets Casper (Malachi Pearson), the ghost of a young boy who’s “the friendliest ghost you know”. But not so friendly are Casper’s uncles,- Stretch (Joe Nipote), Fatso (Brad Garrett), and Stinkie (Joe Alaskey) – who are determined to drive all “fleshies” away. Ultimately, it is up to James and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The ghostly trio, Stretch, Stinky, and Fatso, steal the show with their entertaining and funny performances.
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Wyatt Earp (1994)
60%RT Audience Score: 61%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
3 wins & 7 nominations total
Easy to admire yet difficult to love, Wyatt Earp buries eye-catching direction and an impressive cast in an undisciplined and overlong story
Wyatt Earp is like a cowboy who’s lost his lasso – it’s big, it’s serious, but it’s missing that special something. The movie tries to be a revisionist take on the classic Western hero, but ends up feeling like a series of cliches strung together. The only bright spot is Dennis Quaid’s performance as the consumptive Doc Holliday, who injects some much-needed venom into the proceedings. Overall, it’s a decent enough movie, but it won’t be lassoing any new fans anytime soon.
Production Company(ies)
Communicado Productions, New Zealand Film Commission Avalon, NFU
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Port Angeles, Washington, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for strong gunfights, some language and sensuality
Year of Release
1994
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:3h 11m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 1994 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2004
Genre(s)
Biography
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $25,052,000
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $50,683,337
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,321
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,527,081
US/Canada gross: $25,052,000
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $50,683,337
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,064
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,543,504
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $15,261,454
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 780
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $63,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $127,456,899
Production budget ranking: 284
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $68,635,540
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$145,409,102
ROI to date (est.): -74%
ROI ranking: 1,837
Simon Yam – Lok
Nick Cheung – Jet
Siu-Fai Cheung – Mr. So
Suet Lam – Big Head
Johnnie To – Director
Director(s)
Lawrence Kasdan
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Jim Wilson, Kevin Costner, Lawrence Kasdan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
3 wins & 7 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (82) | Top Critics (35) | Fresh (26) | Rotten (56)
Wyatt Earp tries to confront us with something weightier than the pleasures of old-fashioned heroism. Unfortunately, it ends up offering something sketchier: a psychodramatic hero without a center.
December 22, 2021 | Rating: C
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Wyatt Earp presents unvarnished historical realism as a kind of ultimate Truth, and it might actually work if Kasdan didn’t keep piling on the Western-movie clichés.
December 22, 2021
Ty Burr
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Gorgeously shot and meticulously designed, Wyatt Earp is big, solemn — and barely alive.
December 22, 2021
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
Unfortunately, the film’s epic framework and glacial star prevent even this lightly revisionist treatment from having much impact.
December 22, 2021
Geoff Brown
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Costner still exhibits that old spark in places but somehow, he never breathes much life into his traditional interpretation. And this western is so traditional, it’s practically corseted.
December 22, 2021 | Rating: 2/5
Rob Lowing
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Kasdan’s direction seems hopelessly lost with this material. The film is shot in Cinemascope, with one western cliche after another, but no sense of irony.
December 22, 2021
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Quaid, who lost 43 pounds for the role, looks like the original cowboy junkie, a hollow-cheeked spectre. And every moment he is onscreen, he injects such delightful venom into his scenes that the flatness of the film around him becomes all too obvious.
December 22, 2021
Brian Bethune
Maclean’s Magazine
Wyatt Earp has few “things” happening; it’s merely a series of events. And in the end, the hero’s descent into mindless killing makes him both unsympathetic and unreadable.
December 22, 2021
Justine Elias
Boston Phoenix
Above all, the movie creates a plausible portrait of Wyatt and, through Costner’s presence, at once ordinary and charismatic, it leaves a question mark over him.
December 22, 2021
Philip French
Observer (UK)
There are very great things in Wyatt Earp. If you love American movies — especially westerns — you owe it to yourself to see it.
December 22, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeff Simon
Buffalo News
The best part of Wyatt Earp is Quaid’s death-rattle drawl as the tubercular gunslinger. The rest of the movie just creaks.
December 22, 2021 | Rating: C
Steve Persall
Tampa Bay Times
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the biography is ponderous, bloated and uneven. Costner does little or nothing to bring the legendary lawman to life.
December 22, 2021
Bruce R. Miller
Sioux City Journal…
Plot
Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West’s most famous individuals.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Leaving Neverland Miniseries
60%RT Audience Score: 25%
Starring: Jimmy Safechuck, Wade Robson
Year of Release
2019
Technical Specs
Color: NA
Sound mix: NA
Aspect ratio: NA
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States
Original premiere: 03/03/2019
Newest season premiere: 03/03/2019
Season Finale:
03/04/2019
2018-2019 Mid Season Primetime
UK Terrestrial
(Originating Distributor)
Series Premiere:
03/06/2019
Season Premiere:
03/06/2019
Season Finale:
03/07/2019
2018-2019 Mid Season Primetime
Canada Cable
Series Premiere:
03/03/2019
Season Premiere:
03/03/2019
Season Finale:
03/04/2019
2018-2019 Mid Season Primetime
INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTOR:
Kew Media Group
Genre(s)
Documentary, Drama, True Story/Event, War
Keyword(s)
Documentary TV Alternative, Informative TV Alternative, True Story/Event, HBO Documentary Films Shows, Channel 4 Shows, Amos Pictures Shows, TV Shows from 2019, TV Shows from United States, English Language, PGA Awards Winners, BAFTA Awards Winners, Informative TV Alternative, True Story/Event, HBO Documentary Films Shows, Channel 4 Shows, Amos Pictures Shows, TV Shows from 2019, TV Shows from United States, English Language, PGA Awards Winners, HBO Original
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
Jimmy Safechuck
Wade Robson
Dan Reed
Director
Producer
Chad Hobson
Music
Cinematographer
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
HBO
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