Magic Mikes Last Dance (2023)
68%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Magic Mike’s Last Dance is loose and limber enough to entertain, although it’s hard to escape the feeling that this franchise has lost a step or two along the way.
If it isn’t quite as much fun as the first two movies, Magic Mike’s Last Dance is still worth a handful of sweaty, crumpled dollar bills.
Production Company(ies)
Buddy Pic, Ensemble, Free Association, HBO Max, Nick Wechsler Productions, Social, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Italy; London, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 52m
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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): Feb 10, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek, Caitlin Gerard, Gavin Spokes, Ayub Khan-Din, Jemelia George, directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by Reid Carolin, comedy, drama, R rating, box office performance, $18.8M gross USA, reviewed by Kimber Myers, Candice Frederick, Drew Gregory, Wenlei Ma, Tim Grierson, Alison Herman, Jackie K Cooper, J Don Birnam, Sarah Marrs, Sarah Ward, Rosalynn Try-Hane, produced by Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan
Worldwide gross: $57,030,156
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $26,005,156
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $8,305,317
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,305,317
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,006
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $40,000,000
Production budget ranking: 935
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $21,540,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Salma Hayek – Maxandra Mendoza
Caitlin Gerard – Kim
Gavin Spokes – Matthew
Ayub Khan-Din – Victor
Jemelia George – Zadie Rattigan
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Produced by Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan
Written by Reid Carolin
Director(s)
Steven Soderbergh
Writer(s)
Reid Carolin
Producer(s)
Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (198) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (97) | Rotten (101)
There’s alchemy at work in Magic Mike’s Last Dance; it bares far less skin than its two predecessors, but this third movie in the Steven Soderbergh franchise is somehow its sexiest …
February 21, 2023 | Rating: B
Kimber Myers
Crooked Marquee
TOP CRITIC
Tatum, whose stripper past first inspired the character, looks more comfortable than ever in a role that, like the film, is in equal parts funny, playful, sexy and sincere — despite being in the business of fantasy.
February 21, 2023
Candice Frederick
Huffington Post
TOP CRITIC
At a time when movies have become so sex-less, it really is such a joy to get turned on at the cinema!
February 20, 2023
Drew Gregory
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
There is more that confounds, befuddles and frustrates than enchants or titillates.
February 20, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
The often-euphoric Magic Mike trilogy ends on a muted note, de-emphasizing the ecstatic dancing to follow the titular former stripper as he ponders the next chapter of his life.
February 20, 2023
Tim Grierson
Screen International
TOP CRITIC
Magic Mike turned itself into an unlikely franchise dedicated to promoting women’s pleasure, but in the end, it overcomplicated its appeal…
February 17, 2023
Alison Herman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
This is a stripped down version of “Magic Mike” but it is stripped of talent and not of clothes.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: 3/10
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com
The emperor has no clothes, and neither does the stripper…the joy of stripping and exploring sensuality is completely eradicated by a film that was groundbreaking in the early 2010s and too afraid of hyper-sensitive sexual taboos in 2023
February 25, 2023 | Rating: C
J. Don Birnam
Below the Line
Mike Lane goes out with a whimper and not a bang—no pun intended.
February 25, 2023
Sarah Marrs
Lainey Gossip
When there’s genuine heat to Magic Mike’s Last Dance, it sizzles from that choreography and that core duo. Everything else too often feels like foreplay at its most routine and half-hearted.
February 24, 2023
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
If you want a popcorn and wine fest night out with a group of friends then this will tick that box just don’t expect a storyline.
February 24, 2023
Rosalynn Try-Hane
Battle Royale With Cheese
The premise is shaky, the acting is overwrought, the script is full of lines that make absolutely no sense, and yet: Magic Mike’s Last Dance is fun as hell, specifically because it’s bad.
February 24, 2023
Emma Specter
Vogue…
Plot
“Magic” Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse … and an agenda all her own. Once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he —and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape — be able to pull it off? Third installment in the Magic Mike franchise.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Salma Hayek stars in Magic Mike’s Last Dance alongside Channing Tatum.
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68%
Fallen (1997)
68%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 26 nominations
Has an interesting premise. Unfortunately, it’s just a recycling of old materials, and not all that thrilling
Fallen is a movie that’s been around for a while, and the reviews are all over the place. Some people think it’s a stylish thriller with great twists, while others think it’s boring and far-fetched. Personally, I think it’s a fun movie to watch if you’re in the mood for something a little weird. Denzel Washington is great, as always, and the supernatural elements add a cool twist to the usual cop drama. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s definitely worth a watch if you’re looking for something different.
Production Company(ies)
Wildbear Entertainment, National Geographic
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Cragside, Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril
Year of Release
2018
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Auro 11.1 Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 4m
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Language(s):English, Russian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 1998 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 16, 1998
Genre(s)
Mystery & Thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz, James Gandolfini, Elias Koteas, directed by Gregory Hoblit, written by Nicholas Kazan, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Emanuel Levy, Janet Maslin, Jack Mathews, Rick Groen, Yael Shuv, David Nusair, Maitland McDonagh, Robin Clifford, MPAA rating R, supernatural, police detective, serial killer, theology professor, occult, evil spirit, Warner Bros Pictures, Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $1,310,466,296
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,542,122,347
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 45
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 168,170,376
US/Canada gross: $417,719,760
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $491,561,652
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 82
US/Canada opening weekend: $148,024,610
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $174,191,477
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 23
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $170,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $200,051,539
Production budget ranking: 114
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $107,727,754
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,234,343,055
ROI to date (est.): 401%
ROI ranking: 343
John Goodman – Jonesy
Donald Sutherland – Lieutenant Stanton
Embeth Davidtz – Gretta Milano
James Gandolfini – Lou
Elias Koteas – Edgar Reese
Director(s)
Gregory Hoblit
Writer(s)
Nicholas Kazan
Producer(s)
Charles Roven, Dawn Steel
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 26 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (34)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: C
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Denzel Washington has the almost impossible task of holding together a convoluted picture that’s only intermittently suspenseful and not very engaging emotionally or intellectually.
January 11, 2008
Emanuel Levy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side.
January 11, 2008
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A stylish if seriously far-fetched nightmare.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Janet Maslin
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
A crafty piece of work, ending with a pair of marvelous twists.
September 26, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
Jack Mathews
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
A human trifle that can be safely ignored in this eschatological genre.
April 12, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
This overlong, rigidly boring affair suffers from a whole list of ailments.
June 1, 2018 | Rating: 2/5
Yael Shuv
Total Film
…an erratic yet rewarding thriller…
November 11, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Director Gregory Hoblit consistently opts for an atmosphere of gloomy malaise rather than going for the cheap shocks.
January 11, 2008 | Rating: 3/4
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide
A high-concept mating of the police thriller and the supernatural, Gregory Hoblit’s movie (sophomore jinx?) will disappoint afficionados of both genres.
June 25, 2006 | Rating: 2/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
All style and no substance.
April 9, 2005
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
April 2, 2005 | Rating: 1.5/5
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons…
Plot
Three years after the Jurassic World theme park was closed down, Owen and Claire return to Isla Nublar to save the dinosaurs when they learn that a once dormant volcano on the island is active and is threatening to extinguish all life there. Along the way, Owen sets out to find Blue, his lead raptor, and discovers a conspiracy that could disrupt the natural order of the entire planet. Life has found a way, again.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels review for Fallen.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
68%RT Audience Score: 42%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 4 Oscars
25 wins & 99 nominations total
Star Wars: The Last Jedi honors the saga’s rich legacy while adding some surprising twists — and delivering all the emotion-rich action fans could hope for
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is like a rollercoaster ride that you don’t want to end. It’s got everything you could ask for in a Star Wars movie – epic battles, lightsabers, and a great story. Rian Johnson did an amazing job of taking the franchise in a new direction while still staying true to its roots. The characters are all fantastic, especially Luke Skywalker, who steals the show. The Last Jedi is a must-see for any Star Wars fan, and even if you’re not a fan, you’ll still have a blast. May the Force be with you!
Production Company(ies)
Charles Chaplin Productions,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence.
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital IMAX 6-Track
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 32m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2018
Genre(s)
Adventure/Action
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $1,332,698,830
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,607,549,404
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 40
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 175,305,279
US/Canada gross: $620,181,382
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $748,085,155
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 35
US/Canada opening weekend: $220,009,584
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $265,383,497
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 8
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $317,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $382,376,835
Production budget ranking: 6
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $205,909,926
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,019,262,643
ROI to date (est.): 173%
ROI ranking: 702
Carrie Fisher – Leia
Adam Driver – Kylo Ren
Daisy Ridley – Rey
John Boyega – Finn
Oscar Isaac – Poe Dameron
Director(s)
Rian Johnson
Writer(s)
Rian Johnson
Producer(s)
Kathleen Kennedy, Ram Bergman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 4 Oscars
25 wins & 99 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (485) | Top Critics (94) | Fresh (440) | Rotten (45)
The success of The Last Jedi, like its father before it, will most likely rest on the conclusion of the trilogy.
August 27, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Robert Daniels
812filmreviews
TOP CRITIC
It’s the one we’ve been waiting for.
August 25, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Kambole Campbell
One Room With A View
TOP CRITIC
“Star Wars” is not “Breaking Bad,” and the same narrative tricks that worked for the latter feel jarringly out of place in the former.
July 27, 2018 | Rating: 2/4
Matthew Rozsa
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
Star Wars: The Last Jedi may not be perfect, but the need to accept imperfection and keep going becomes one of the movie’s themes…It’s about mentorship that’s invigorating rather than smothering.
March 8, 2018
Michael Sragow
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
What’s most interesting to me about The Last Jedi is Luke’s return as the mentor rather than the student, grappling with his failure in this new role, and later aspiring to be the wise and patient teacher.
December 26, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
Leah Pickett
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
With Johnson at the helm, the torch-along with the lightsaber-is safely passed to a new generation.
December 20, 2017
Carrie Rickey
Truthdig
TOP CRITIC
Johnson’s film supplies the requisite spectacle that casual fans expect, while devoted enthusiasts have new, complex ideas to consider for the franchise’s future.
March 16, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Star Wars: The Last Jedi was everything I hoped for and more.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
David Gonzalez
Reel Talk Inc.
Rian Johnson has given us a Star Wars film that actually is a genuine evolution of the series in style, narrative, and emotion.
December 29, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Drew Dietsch
FANDOM
As a sensational Star Wars vehicle and a pensive reminder of ideals for any age, The Last Jedi holds its lightsaber high – a beacon for what these films can be, and what they can impart.
September 9, 2021
Cory Woodroof
Nashville Scene
Rian Johnson brings freshness and originality…
August 24, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
As much into de-mythologizing the Force as it is relishing in its fantastic fight choreography and intergalactic dogfights.
August 24, 2021 | Rating: A-
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review…
Plot
Jedi Master-in-hiding Luke Skywalker unwillingly attempts to guide young hopeful Rey in the ways of the force, while Leia, former princess turned general, attempts to lead what is left of the Resistance away from the ruthless tyrannical grip of the First Order.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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It Comes At Night (2017)
68%RT Audience Score: 44%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 11 nominations
It Comes at Night makes lethally effective use of its bare-bones trappings while proving once again that what’s left unseen can be just as horrifying as anything on the screen
It Comes at Night” is a horror movie that will make you want to lock your doors and never leave your house again. The tension is so strong that you’ll be on the edge of your seat the entire time. The characters are believable and the fear is contagious. Just make sure you’re ready for some unresolved moral dilemmas and a shocking denouement. Overall, it’s a slow-burning thriller that relies on shadow and sound to terrify, and it mostly succeeds. Just don’t expect a happy ending.
Production Company(ies)
Shochiku
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Woodstock, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence, disturbing images, and language
Year of Release
2017
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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 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): Jun 9, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 12, 2017
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
It Comes at Night, horror, Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough, Kelvin Harrison Jr., directed by Trey Edward Shults, written by Trey Edward Shults, produced by
Worldwide gross: $19,735,344
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $23,805,484
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,649
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,596,018
US/Canada gross: $13,985,117
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $16,869,353
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,464
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,988,370
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $7,223,388
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,035
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $6,031,180
Production budget ranking: 1,843
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $3,247,791
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $14,526,513
ROI to date (est.): 157%
ROI ranking: 749
Christopher Abbott – Will
Carmen Ejogo – Sarah
Riley Keough – Kim
Kelvin Harrison Jr. – Travis
Griffin Robert Faulkner – Andrew
Director(s)
Trey Edward Shults
Writer(s)
Trey Edward Shults
Producer(s)
David Kaplan, Andrea Roa
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 11 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (258) | Top Critics (70) | Fresh (225) | Rotten (33)
It Comes at Night is a powerful, slow-burning horror, a distressing and nihilistic examination of human nature that lingers in the mind long after the shocking denouement.
August 25, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Kambole Campbell
One Room With A View
TOP CRITIC
The movie has its flaws. But one of Shults’s main triumphs is to get us to believe in the danger of the outside world as fiercely as his characters do.
August 10, 2017
K. Austin Collins
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
Shults’s adoption of a more vicious mode sharpens his already discomfiting take on families in states of extreme duress in his debut feature Krisha.
July 19, 2017
Jason Anderson
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
It’s a simple exercise in terror that avoids too much explicit violence, and a quietly impressive little movie.
July 14, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
The characters’ behaviour rings true, the tension is strong and the oily darkness of it all looks good.
July 11, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Edward Porter
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The “It” of the title refers to the contagious disease that has devastated the outside world (a world that, like much in this beautifully minimalist film, we never see), but it also denotes something even more virulent and destructive: human fear.
July 11, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Ed Potton
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Viewers unaccustomed to confronting and unresolved moral dilemmas may recoil.
April 4, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
An immaculately crafted film from a director who is at the top of his game, but the script is missing a few key parts to make it something truly special.
December 29, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Drew Dietsch
FANDOM
A compact thriller that mostly succeeds until an ending that doesn’t feel ambiguous as much as it feels unfocused and unfinished.
October 6, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
Writer/director Trey Edward Shults makes the most of the least, relying on shadow and sound to terrify.
May 15, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Cinema
One of the most tonally cohesive and claustrophobic films of the year…
April 14, 2021
Jim Rohner
Battleship Pretension
Effective as both a deliberately paced allegory with a sense of dread throughout, as well as a horror movie you can take at face value that’s full of solid jump scares.
February 6, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Patrick Cavanaugh
The Wolfman Cometh…
Plot
After a mysterious apocalypse, two families are forced to share a home in an uneasy alliance to keep the outside evil at bay, only to learn that the true horror may come from within in It Comes at Night.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough, and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
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68%
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
68%RT Audience Score: 44%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
14 wins & 44 nominations total
Packed with period detail and perfectly cast, Hail, Caesar! finds the Coen brothers delivering an agreeably lightweight love letter to post-war Hollywood
Hail, Caesar! is a hilarious and entertaining look at Old Hollywood, with a star-studded cast that brings the Coen brothers’ vision to life. While the plot may be loose and the point may be unclear, the film’s charm lies in its ability to just mess around with the things the Coens like. From religion to American institutions, Hail, Caesar! spoofs it all with a satirical edge that will have cinephiles and casual viewers alike laughing out loud. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing George Clooney in a toga?
Production Company(ies)
Das Films, David Sonenberg Production Polygram Filmed Entertainment,
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and smoking
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Datasat
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 46m
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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): Feb 5, 2016 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2016
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum, directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Richard Brody, Sara Michelle Fetters, Roxana Hadadi, Max Weiss, Jason Bailey, Alissa Wilkinson, Brian Eggert, Taylor Baker, Leonie Cooper, Joanne Laurier, Richard Crouse, PG-13, Hollywood, movie studio, kidnapping, post-war, period detail, actors, filmmakers, singing cowboy, beautiful swimmer, handsome dancer, swords-and-sandals epic, Capitol Pictures, Baird Whitlock, Eddie Mannix, Thora Thacker, Thessaly Thacker, Datasat, Dolby Digital, Universal Pictures, Flat (1.85:1), Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, produced by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Worldwide gross: $63,945,241
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $78,812,418
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,137
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,594,593
US/Canada gross: $30,498,085
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $37,588,846
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,192
US/Canada opening weekend: $11,355,225
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $13,995,299
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 827
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $22,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $27,114,968
Production budget ranking: 1,213
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $14,601,410
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $37,096,039
ROI to date (est.): 89%
ROI ranking: 983
George Clooney – Baird Whitlock
Alden Ehrenreich – Hobie Doyle
Ralph Fiennes – Laurence Laurentz
Scarlett Johansson – DeeAnna Moran
Tilda Swinton – Thora Thacker, Thessaly Thacker
Joel Coen – Producer, Writer, Director
Ethan Coen – Producer, Writer, Director
Tim Bevan – Producer
Eric Fellner – Producer
Director(s)
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Writer(s)
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer(s)
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
14 wins & 44 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (361) | Top Critics (85) | Fresh (309) | Rotten (52)
Scintillating, uproarious, substantial, and playfully personal.
March 23, 2020
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
In other words, it’s perfect, and like the best of the duo’s achievements it’s an ending I’m going to be pondering for quite a long time to come.
August 15, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Hail, Caesar! imagines the inner dealings of Hollywood during the early 20th century … But the film’s point for these shenanigans is possibly nonexistent.
August 2, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The greatest thing about Hail, Caesar! is that its loose structure allows the Coens to just mess around with the things they like.
June 13, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It is, all in all, mid-level Coens. But as so many others have noted, mid-level Coens still tops most other filmmakers at their peak.
April 27, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Mostly it’s about the meaning of life by way of religion, with which the Coens have always fiddled, sometimes dancing around the edges and sometimes diving straight into the middle.
March 30, 2016
Alissa Wilkinson
Christianity Today
TOP CRITIC
The outward comic setup serves as a springboard for something far more existential. Finding the core of the film’s meaning requires the viewer to look beyond the occasional silliness onscreen.
April 22, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Hail, Caesar! is one of the decades most gleeful and fulsome glances back to Old Hollywood with some of our most popular contemporary players.
August 22, 2021 | Rating: 98/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
The Coen brothers prove they’re Hollywood’s biggest anoraks with a sublime and hilarious swipe at its past…
June 8, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Leonie Cooper
NME
The Coens’ Hail Caesar! is in its element when it is spoofing the film industry, religion and American institutions generally.
February 26, 2021
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
The satirical portrait of Hollywood’s Golden Age with the underlying message about the importance of movies should appeal to cinephiles but may have less impact on casual viewers.
February 3, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Hail, Caesar! may not go down as one of the best Coen Brothers movie, but even less than their best is still better than damn near every other offering out there.
July 3, 2020 | Rating: B-
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See…
Plot
This movie follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny comments were found in the Fresh Kernels summary for Hail, Caesar!
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68%
Master (2022)
68%RT Audience Score: 48%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 3 Oscars
75 wins & 187 nominations total
It can be didactic rather than truly suspenseful, but Master is an impressively well-crafted horror outing with a lot on its mind.
Master” is a horror movie that’s not just about jump scares and creepy ghosts, but also about the real-life horrors of racism and discrimination. It’s a film that will make you think and feel, and maybe even scare you a little bit. The plot twist at the end might not be for everyone, but overall it’s a well-made movie that’s worth watching. Plus, it’s got a little bit of Jordan Peele in it, so you know it’s gonna be good.
Production Company(ies)
Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction Filmhaus Wien Universa Filmproduktion,s
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Prime Video), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Mare Island, Vallejo, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity and language
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital70 mm 6-Track
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 31m
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Language(s):English, Filipino
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2022
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Talia Ryder, Talia Balsam, Amber Gray, Ella Hunt, directed by Mariama Diallo, written by Mariama Diallo, horror, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Mark Kermode, Tim Cogshell, Robert Levin, Lawrence Ware, Odie Henderson, Simran Hans, Ema Sasic, Diego Batlle, James Kendrick, Pete Vonder Haar, Andrew Osborne, Brian Costello, produced by Joshua Astrachan, Brad Becker-Parton, Andrea Roa, MPAA rating R, elite New England university, Salem-era gallows hill, politics, privilege, haunted past, present, racism, horror movie conventions, institutional racism, Jordan Peele, spooky ghost stories, character nuances, tragic, ambiguous, plot twist, symbol, sound mix Dolby Digital, Amazon Studios
Worldwide gross: $28,258,060
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $36,430,981
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,479
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,972,844
US/Canada gross: $16,377,274
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $21,113,982
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,396
US/Canada opening weekend: $736,311
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $949,270
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,286
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $32,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $41,255,182
Production budget ranking: 938
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $22,215,915
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$27,040,116
ROI to date (est.): -43%
ROI ranking: 1,639
Zoe Renee – Jasmine Moore
Talia Ryder – Amelia
Talia Balsam – Diandra
Amber Gray – Liv Beckman
Ella Hunt – Cressida
Director – Mariama Diallo
Producers – Joshua Astrachan, Brad Becker-Parton, Andrea Roa
Writer – Mariama Diallo
Director(s)
Mariama Diallo
Writer(s)
Mariama Diallo
Producer(s)
Joshua Astrachan, Brad Becker-Parton, Andrea Roa
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 3 Oscars
75 wins & 187 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (151) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (113) | Rotten (38)
A really interesting film, with more than a little Jordan Peele in it.
April 15, 2022
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
What this film wants to do is convey how all of this feels like a horror movie… It maintains that tone throughout.
March 30, 2022
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
“Master” is a genre picture that works as well as it does because it’s rooted in everyday horrors.
March 28, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Robert Levin
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
What’s amazing about this film is that the literal demons depicted in the movie are less scary than the things it shows that happen in the real world.
March 26, 2022
Lawrence Ware
Slate
TOP CRITIC
It is not even remotely scary, and its story and lore are confusing and underdeveloped.
March 21, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
Odie Henderson
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Diallo utilises the visual language of horror… to express the terror of racism and the rot of its legacy.
March 20, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Simran Hans
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
“Master” is best when it leaves the spooky ghost stories behind and focuses on the real horrors of society.
June 27, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Ema Sasic
Next Best Picture
Gruesome elements from past, dark legends… tied into a present that is perhaps more sinister, traumatizing, and terrifying than the old days. [Full review in Spanish]
May 16, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Diego Batlle
Otroscines.com
a deeply effective film, one in which black viewers will likely recognize a great deal of their own experience and one that white viewers should take to heart
May 10, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk
Rather than ending on a tragic and ambiguous note, we’re instead confronted with a ridiculous plot twist that introduces an unwelcome “ripped from the headlines” perspective.
April 19, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Pete Vonder Haar
Houston Press
Intriguing character nuances are continually brushed against without deeper exploration, all in service of an ending that’s not really scary, sad, or disturbing so much as a resigned shrug of abnegation.
April 18, 2022
Andrew Osborne
culturevulture.net
This is an effective if not quite successful use of horror movie conventions to make an old New England university a symbol of institutional racism in the United States.
April 11, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Brian Costello
Common Sense Media…
Plot
At an elite New England university built on the site of a Salem-era gallows hill, three women navigate politics and privilege while encountering terrifying manifestations of the school’s haunted past and present in the horror/drama film “Master.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Regina Hall stars as Gail Bishop in Master.
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68%
Solitary Man (2010)
68%RT Audience Score: 50%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Built around a singularly unpleasant main character, Solitary Man needed a flawless central performance to succeed — and Michael Douglas delivers
Solitary Man” is a movie that shows the not-so-glamorous side of living life to the fullest. Michael Douglas gives a great performance as a jerk who burns bridges and leaves pain in his wake. While the film may not be perfect, it’s definitely worth a watch for anyone who wants to see a character study of a flawed individual. Plus, nobody does oily quite like Michael Douglas!
Production Company(ies)
Cinema ’84 Euro Film Funding, Hemdale
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
City Island, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and some sexual content
Year of Release
2010
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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 29m
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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): May 21, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2010
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
Solitary Man, Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Mary-Louise Parker, Imogen Poots, Jenna Fischer, Jesse Eisenberg, Ben Shenkman, directed by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, written by Brian Koppelman, produced by Paul Schiff, Steven Soderbergh, Heidi Jo Markel, comedy, drama, R rating, box office gross $4.4M, reviewed by Chris Chang, Nick Schager, Angie Errigo, Rick Groen, Amy Biancolli, Peter Howell, Mike Massie, Brent McKnight, David Harris, Kaleem Aftab, Dennis Schwartz, character study, aging man, car dealer, bad decisions, wandering eye, losing streak, Boston trip, college visit, flawed protagonist, existential reflection, phony scenarios, strong support, character-driven drama, unlikeable protagonist, oily, tight script, fine performances, sympathetic ex-wife, megalomania, hero worship, charisma
Worldwide gross: $5,682,554
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,724,787
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,043
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 842,398
US/Canada gross: $4,360,548
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,927,670
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,758
US/Canada opening weekend: $94,936
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $129,055
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,836
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $20,390,798
Production budget ranking: 1,357
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $10,980,445
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$23,646,455
ROI to date (est.): -75%
ROI ranking: 1,846
Mary-Louise Parker – Jordan
Jenna Fischer – Susan
Jesse Eisenberg – Cheston
Imogen Poots – Allyson
Ben Shenkman – Pete Hartofilis
Director(s)
Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Writer(s)
Brian Koppelman
Producer(s)
Paul Schiff, Steven Soderbergh, Heidi Jo Markel
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (99) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (77) | Rotten (22)
The film begins and ends with scenes of acute existential reflection, a state actors rarely convey convincingly-least of all in a contemporary American film.
November 13, 2013
Chris Chang
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Koppelmans script is awash in phony scenarios.
October 12, 2010 | Rating: C
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
A terrific turn by Douglas, and strong support, elevates this character-driven drama above its unlikeable protagonist.
October 8, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s a fascinating character study isolated within a mediocre film.
July 2, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Yet more proof that Michael Douglas can do anything he pleases so long as he’s playing a jerk.
July 2, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Amy Biancolli
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Nobody does oily like Michael Douglas.
July 1, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
A little incomplete and largely unsatisfying.
November 30, 2020 | Rating: 4/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Movie often romanticize people who live every day like it may be their last, who live like there is no tomorrow. “Solitary Man” shows the other side of that, the loneliness, the broken relationships, the burned bridges, and the pain left behind.
July 14, 2020 | Rating: B
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
Douglas does have a commanding presence and it is good to see him back, but as his character becomes less and less likable, Solitary Man goes off the rails.
October 24, 2019 | Rating: 2/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture
Douglas has always been at his best when he’s playing someone with no scruples… Unfortunately, not even he can do anything about the message feeling distinctly one-note.
May 15, 2018
Kaleem Aftab
The National (UAE)
A worthwhile watch even if an overlooked film.
April 25, 2017 | Rating: B-
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
There’s no likeability anywhere in this film.
January 18, 2014 | Rating: 1.5/5
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures…
Plot
Ben Kalman is aging: he has heart problems, his marriage is over, he’s lost a fortune after being caught cutting corners in his East Coast car business, and he’s sleeping with as many women as possible – the younger the better. He’s chosen his current girlfriend, Jordan, because her father can help him get a new auto dealership; she’s asked him to escort her daughter, Allyson, 18, on a visit to a Boston college campus. He behaves badly, and there are consequences to his love life, his finances, and his relationship with his daughter and grandson. Is there anywhere he can turn?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Michael Douglas’ flawless central performance in Solitary Man, despite the film’s unpleasant main character.
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68%
Baghead (2008)
68%RT Audience Score: 49%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Pitting actors against murderers in a self-aware struggle for stardom, Baghead successfully skates the borders of horror and comedy
Baghead is a movie that’s hard to classify, but easy to enjoy. It’s like a romantic comedy, but with a hint of horror. The characters are relatable and the story is engaging, even if it does meander a bit. The low-fi production adds to the charm, and the self-awareness of the film is both clever and funny. It’s not a perfect movie, but it’s definitely worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something a little different. Plus, who doesn’t love a good bag on the head?
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity
Year of Release
2008
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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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): Sep 12, 2008 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 30, 2008
Genre(s)
Comedy/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Steve Zissis, Ross Partridge, Greta Gerwig, Elise Muller, Jett Garner, Jennifer Lafleur, directed by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, written by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, comedy, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Anton Bitel, Edward Crouse, Joshua Rothkopf, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Keith Uhlich, Bill Goodykoontz, Brian Eggert, Emma Wolfe, Richard Crouse, Mattie Lucas, James Vance, producer John E Bryant, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, MPAA rating R, horror, self-aware, struggling filmmakers, cabin, Big Bear, California, horror flick, bag on head, romantic interests, crisscross, finishing the script, concerns, sexual content, nudity, language, Sony Pictures Classics
Worldwide gross: $140,106
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $192,991
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,938
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 21,046
US/Canada gross: $140,106
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $192,991
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,553
US/Canada opening weekend: $8,640
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $11,901
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,670
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
Steve Zissis – Chad
Greta Gerwig – Michelle
Elise Muller – Catherine
Jett Garner – Jett Garner
Jennifer Lafleur – Festival Director
Jay Duplass – Director, Writer, Producer
Mark Duplass – Director, Writer, Producer
John E. Bryant – Producer
Director(s)
Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Writer(s)
Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Producer(s)
John E. Bryant, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (101) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (80) | Rotten (21)
it is set in the same indie filmmaking world from which it has emerged, and brings to its character-driven dynamics of love and friendship the barest shades of horror
March 1, 2022
Anton Bitel
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
Edward Crouse
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
An extended navel gaze.
October 22, 2008
Keith Uhlich
UGO
TOP CRITIC
The truth eventually comes out, as it must, and it’s not exactly a stunner.
September 18, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
The Duplass’ knowing and self-referential picture defies classification, effortlessly shifting tones from relationship comedy to slasher horror, while always nudging the audience to recognize the film’s self-awareness.
April 18, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Authentic storytelling.
April 14, 2021 | Rating: 6/10
Emma Wolfe
SpookyAstronauts
The low-fi production only offers up low-fi thrills, but the interaction of the characters is natural and interesting enough to earn Baghead a recommendation.
January 31, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Without script or direction, the film meanders dangerously, leaving long stretches of emptiness between the more effective scare moments.
July 7, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
It’s the movie’s seeming lack of structure that keeps us off-guard, and that’s what makes the whole messy enterprise so genially compelling.
February 6, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Vance
Tulsa World
Something [that] is both impressive and thrifty is Jay and Mark Duplass’ Baghead, unquestionably the most inventive horror film in years — one that puts character first and genre expectations last.
October 21, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Simon Miraudo
Quickflix…
Plot
Four struggling filmmakers retreat to a cabin in the woods to write a horror film about a man with a bag on his head, but their romantic interests and personal issues threaten to derail their project in Baghead.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for Baghead.
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68%
Afterschool (2008)
68%RT Audience Score: 48%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Antonio Campos’Afterschool is an intelligent, ambitious debut that boasts strong performances and plenty of ideas
Afterschool is like a horror movie for the YouTube generation. It’s got all the creepy vibes and chilling effects that will make you want to sleep with the lights on. But it’s also a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology and power dynamics in schools. The performances are natural and the themes are enticingly provocative. It’s definitely worth checking out, just maybe not right before bed.
Production Company(ies)
Kurosawa Production Co., Sammy Toho Company,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2008
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo Mono
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:2h 1m
-
Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2009 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 14, 2010
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Ezra Miller, Jeremy Allen White, Emory Cohen, Michael Stuhlbarg, Addison Timlin, Rosemarie DeWitt, directed by Antonio Campos, written by Antonio Campos, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Lisa Mullen, Nicolas Rapold, Andrew O’Hehir, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Sam Adams, Kyle Smith, Simon Miraudo, Emanuel Levy, William Goss, Mike McGranaghan, Kam Williams, Cole Smithey, prep-school, drug-related deaths, memorial video, Sean Durkin, Josh Mond, MPAA rating, elite boarding school, teenagers, computer-based video, You Tube, drug overdose, teachers, police, high school angst, teenage grief, America’s fascination with viral video, CACHE, Michael Haneke, horror movies, Netflix series, TV shows, MCU movies, renewed & cancelled TV shows 2022, TV premiere dates 2022, worst horror movies of all time, best Netflix series & shows
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
Jeremy Allen White – self
Emory Cohen – Trevor
Michael Stuhlbarg – self
Addison Timlin – Amy
Rosemarie DeWitt – Teacher
Antonio Campos – Director/Writer
Sean Durkin – Producer
Josh Mond – Producer
Director(s)
Antonio Campos
Writer(s)
Antonio Campos
Producer(s)
Sean Durkin, Josh Mond
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (9)
At its best this film is brave, cool and brimful of ideas, and if they’re barely contained within the slightly flimsy story, that’s down to Campos’ decision to give himself the safety net of a well-worn genre.
July 6, 2018
Lisa Mullen
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 1/5
Nicolas Rapold
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It’s both a supremely controlled exercise in form and tone and an intriguing exploration of the ways new technology intersects with age-old questions of dominance, control and individuality, particularly in the school setting.
October 9, 2009
Andrew O’Hehir
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
Anthony Campos (who was 24 when he made this jolting pic) captures the numbing psychic scramble that just might cause the YouTube generation to go morally haywire. Or become filmmakers.
October 7, 2009 | Rating: B+
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Campos has developed a style of his own, one that owes as much to video installations as it does to cinematic narrative.
October 2, 2009 | Rating: B+
Sam Adams
Philadelphia City Paper
TOP CRITIC
Though thin on story, the film shows poise and vision, using bleak cinema-realite techniques with chilling effect. Campos promises to be heard from again.
October 2, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4
Kyle Smith
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
Antonio Campos’ Afterschool plays like the creepy younger brother of Kenneth Lonergan’s Margaret.
September 23, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/5
Simon Miraudo
Quickflix
The film examines such relevant issues as violence in school, voyeurism, and abuse.
June 9, 2011 | Rating: B
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
When not downright creepy, it’s quietly damning of an administration willing to point all the wrong fingers and play up all the wrong angles before brushing the matter aside.
December 17, 2009
William Goss
Cinematical
This is a little movie well worth checking out. The performances are very natural, and the themes are enticingly provocative.
November 4, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
Whatever happened to the analog days when kids found contentment by cramming phone booths, sitting on flagpoles or simply going steady?
October 6, 2009 | Rating: 4/4
Kam Williams
NewsBlaze
Antonio Campos’s character study of a prep school social misfit named Robert (Ezra Miller) is an intimate psychological journey into a coded juvenile mindset.
October 3, 2009 | Rating: B+
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com…
Plot
A prep-school student accidentally films the drug-related deaths of two classmates and is asked to put together a memorial video in Antonio Campos’ Afterschool.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features Ezra Miller in a leading role.
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68%
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
68%RT Audience Score: 51%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Dazzling special effects for the kids + well-crafted storytelling for the ‘rents = cinematic satisfaction for the whole family
Zathura is a movie that’s perfect for kids and adults who are kids at heart. It’s a charming adventure that will take you on a wild ride through space and time. The young cast delivers some superb performances that will leave you feeling nostalgic for your own childhood. And let’s not forget the moments of pure delight and wonder that will make you want to watch this movie again and again. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
216 Oaklawn Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for fantasy action and peril, and some language
Year of Release
2005
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 41m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 2005 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2006
Genre(s)
Adventure/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins, Derek Mears, directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Koepp, adventure, fantasy, PG rating, box office gross $28.0M, produced by William Teitler, Michael De Luca, reviewed by James Dyer, David Jenkins, Richard Jinman, Peter Bradshaw, Neil Smith, Sara Michelle Fetters, Shannon Gramas, Grant Watson, Mike Massie, Germain Lussier, Drew Dietsch, Debbie Lynn Elias, special effects, family-friendly, board game, space-themed, mystical powers, astronaut, Zorgons, siblings, divorced parents, attention to detail, well-crafted storytelling, dazzling special effects, cinematic satisfaction, good cast, good direction, imaginative, thrilling, entertaining, fun, comedy, science fiction, plot holes, bad acting
Worldwide gross: $65,079,104
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $99,179,470
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,026
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 10,815,646
US/Canada gross: $29,258,869
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $44,590,029
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,124
US/Canada opening weekend: $13,427,872
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $20,463,853
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 643
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $65,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $99,058,917
Production budget ranking: 411
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $53,343,227
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$53,222,673
ROI to date (est.): -35%
ROI ranking: 1,600
Jonah Bobo – Danny Budwing
Dax Shepard – Astronaut
Kristen Stewart – Lisa Budwing
Tim Robbins – Dad
Derek Mears – Lead Zorgon
Director(s)
Jon Favreau
Writer(s)
David Koepp
Producer(s)
William Teitler, Michael De Luca
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (162) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (123) | Rotten (39)
Charming children’s adventure with some superb performances from the young cast.
December 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
James Dyer
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Favreau gratifyingly prevents the film from becoming a mere maelstrom of CG effects by pushing the brothers’ amusing bickering to the fore…
June 24, 2006
David Jenkins
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Despite its peculiar name and the fact it bears a strong resemblance to Jumanji — another film inspired by a book by children’s author Van Allsburg — it’s hard not to like Zathura.
March 31, 2006
Richard Jinman
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
If you enjoyed Jumanji, the Robin Williams film about the board game with the wild animals that come to life, then … the rest of this sentence should read: “…you are a dullard who should be slapped repeatedly.”
February 11, 2006 | Rating: 1/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
A sci-fi spin on 1995’s Jumanji, Jon Favreau’s fast-paced fantasy is an enthralling, imaginative romp that does everything its predecessor did and more.
January 17, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Neil Smith
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
Thankfully, Zathura is generations beyond Jumanji. This low-rent continuation may not boast the star power of its predecessor, but it more than makes up for it in intelligence, subtlety and pure entertainment value.
December 6, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Though many millennials may not have even heard of the film, Zathura is a classic family adventure film that deserves much better than the poor critical reception and box office receipts it received at the time.
April 1, 2022
Shannon Gramas
Spectrum Culture
A charming small-scale adventure film for kids.
January 24, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
An engaging, family-friendly, fantasy adventure.
November 9, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
There are moments in Zathura of pure delight and wonder.
September 29, 2020
Germain Lussier
io9.com
Zathura is a kids movie that doesn’t demean its target audience… This is a solid A-grade experience for young viewers and kids at heart.
April 29, 2020
Drew Dietsch
Giant Freakin Robot
Fun for the whole family, Zathura is an adventure ride you’ll find yourself wanting to take again and again.
November 3, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens…
Plot
An old and forgotten game develops magical powers in this fantasy for the whole family. Twelve-year-old Walter Budwing (Josh Hutcherson) and his younger brother, Danny (Jonah Bobo), figure they’re going to be in for a boring time when their father (Tim Robbins), who was supposed to spend the day with them, is suddenly called away on business, and gives them strict orders not to leave the house. Walter, who doesn’t have much use for Danny, is motivated by boredom more than anything else when he agrees to play a board game Danny has found in the basement during a round of hide-and-seek. However, the boys quickly discover the space-themed game Zathura has some unusual qualities
Trivia
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