Moving On (2023)
75%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Moving On, the latest film starring the dynamic duo of Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, may not be a cinematic masterpiece, but it certainly delivers on laughs and heart. The film explores the challenges of aging with humor and grace, and Fonda and Tomlin’s chemistry is as strong as ever. While the pacing may stumble at times, the film’s winning cast and poignant themes make it a worthwhile watch. Moving On proves that even as we age, there’s always room for growth, adventure, and a good laugh.
Moving On may not be the next Oscar winner, but it’s definitely worth a watch for the dynamic duo of Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The film has its ups and downs, but the chemistry between the two leads is undeniable. It’s like watching your favorite aunt and grandma bicker and banter, but with a little more cursing. Plus, who doesn’t love a good revenge comedy? Moving On may not be groundbreaking, but it’s a fun and entertaining ride.
Production Company(ies)
Depth Of Field Productions, DUST, Lionsgate, Verse
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Roundtree, Sarah Burns, Catherine Dent, directed by Paul Weitz, written by Paul Weitz, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Claudia Puig, Rex Reed, Thelma Adams, Chris Hewitt, Odie Henderson, Marya E. Gates, John Serba, T.J. Callahan, Alton Williams, Frank Swietek, Carla Renata, produced by Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz, Stephanie Meurer, Chris Parker, Dylan Sellers, MPAA rating R, Roadside Attractions, Limelight, Boies Schiller Entertainment, Depth of Field, Buffalo 8 Productions.
Worldwide gross: $2,134,612
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $2,134,612
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Lily Tomlin – Evelyn
Malcolm McDowell – Howard
Richard Roundtree – Ralph
Sarah Burns – Allie
Catherine Dent – Molly
Director – Paul Weitz
Producers – Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz, Stephanie Meurer, Chris Parker, Dylan Sellers
Writer – Paul Weitz
Production Company – Limelight, Boies Schiller Entertainment, Depth of Field, Buffalo 8 Productions
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (76) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (20)
There’s tonal problems, but overall I enjoyed it.
March 21, 2023
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Moving On is a pleasurable enough way to kill an hour and a half without regret.
March 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Tomlin brings out Fonda’s best, rounding out those brittle edges, as their characters continue to have wild adventures and evolve — letting go and moving on — long past their eligibility for Social Security.
March 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
Fonda and Tomlin have become one of our great comic teams, and even if “Moving On” isn’t a classic, who knows how many more opportunities we’ll have to see them pushing each other’s buttons like the old pros they are?
March 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Chris Hewitt
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Sharp wit and a tart delivery are well-honed tools in [Tomlin’s] arsenal. Costar Jane Fonda makes a great sparring partner, the Jack Lemmon to Tomlin’s Walter Matthau.
March 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Fonda and Tomlin are as good as they have ever been and “Moving On” proves itself a powerful rumination on the strength it takes to age—mentally, physically, and economically.
March 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Marya E. Gates
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Just when we thought we were in, it pushes us back out.
May 4, 2023
John Serba
Decider
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are obviously NOT Moving On. They’re back on the big screen again, co-starring in a rated R for revenge comedy that’s more Grace and Frankie than 80 for Brady.
April 10, 2023
T.J. Callahan
AWFJ.org
While the film stumbles from time to time with its pacing and design, Moving On stays with you—thanks to its winning all-star cast.
April 7, 2023
Alton Williams
Battle Royale With Cheese
A ragged, tonally awkward dramedy redeemed to a considerable extent by the stars’ rapport…more a cinematic morsel than a full meal, but thanks to Tomlin and Fonda the sweet-and-sour mix goes down pretty easily.
April 5, 2023 | Rating: B-
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are worth the watch, but this film doesn’t do their talent justice.
April 3, 2023
Carla Renata
The Curvy Film Critic
Even as the promising puzzle pieces don’t quite gel together, the experience still provides a refreshingly morbid comedy bolstered by the radiant talents of its remarkable stars.
March 31, 2023
Matt Conway
Battle Royale With Cheese…
Plot
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as estranged friends seeking revenge on the widower of their recently deceased best friend, while also making peace with their past and each other in Moving On.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rotten Tomatoes praises the “winning all-star cast” of Moving On, which includes Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Roundtree, Sarah Burns, and Catherine Dent.
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Boston Strangler (2023)
75%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Boston Strangler is a film that attempts to capture the essence of old-school journalism and the struggles of women in a male-dominated industry. While the performances by Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon are commendable, the film falls short in building suspense and momentum. The reliance on a brooding soundtrack and a shot-through-a-dirty-fishtank look ultimately detracts from the strong performances and accurate rendering of mid-century gender inequality. However, the film does push the audience to question the reliability of its narration, making it a worthwhile addition to the true crime genre. Overall, Boston Strangler is a decent effort, but it fails to reach the heights of other films in the genre such as Spotlight or Zodiac.
Boston Strangler is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, but not because of the suspense. Rather, it’s because you’ll be constantly adjusting your glasses to see through the dirty fishtank look that the filmmakers seem to love so much. However, the performances by Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon are top-notch, and it’s worth watching just to see them kick butt in a male-dominated world. Plus, it’s always fun to question who the narration is coming from, right? Overall, it’s a decent addition to the true crime genre, but don’t expect it to be the next Spotlight or Zodiac.
Production Company(ies)
20th Century Studios, Hulu, LuckyChap Entertainment, Scott Free, The Walsh Company
Distributor
Hulu
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hulu)
Filming Location(s)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime: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 (Streaming): Mar 17, 2023
Genre(s)
Crime/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola, Chris Cooper, David Dastmalchian, Robert John Burke, directed by Matt Ruskin, written by Matt Ruskin, crime, drama, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Randy Myers, Claudia Puig, Stephanie Zacharek, Noel Murray, Elizabeth Gregory, David Fear, Carla Renata, Aaron Neuwirth, Dennis Schwartz, Jennifer Green, Johnny Loftus, Kate Sánchez, producer Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Michael J Pruss, Ridley Scott, Kevin J Walsh, MPAA rating, Loretta McLaughlin, Jean Cole, Detective Conley, Jack Maclaine, Albert DeSalvo, Eddie Holland, journalist, Boston Strangler murders, investigation, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), Hulu
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,817
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Carrie Coon – Jean Cole
Alessandro Nivola – Detective Conley
Chris Cooper – Jack Maclaine
David Dastmalchian – Albert DeSalvo
Robert John Burke – Eddie Holland
Director – Matt Ruskin
Producers – Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Michael J. Pruss, Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh
Writer – Matt Ruskin
Director(s)
Matt Ruskin
Writer(s)
Matt Ruskin
Producer(s)
Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Michael A. Pruss, Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (100) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (36)
The matchup of Keira Knightly and Carrie Coon punches up this involving, period-rich but somewhat ordinary thriller that celebrates old-school journalism.
March 22, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
It’s not as good as Spotlight or Zodiac, but it’s perfectly involving.
March 21, 2023
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Knightley, in a performance as crisp as the corners of an envelope, makes McLaughlin’s perseverance—and the pressures she faced as she also tried to be a good wife and mother—deeply believable.
March 21, 2023
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The film… mostly works, thanks to Ruskin’s other angle: interrogating how the meaning of this story changes over time.
March 21, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Although all the elements are there for a spine-tingling Zodiac-style mystery thriller, the film fails to build any real momentum and ends up completely running out of steam.
March 20, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Elizabeth Gregory
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
The reliance on the shot-through-a-dirty-fishtank look ultimately starts undercutting what is good about the movie: the work of its leads.
March 20, 2023
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Carrie Coon and Keira Knightly are equally yoked in strength, vulnerability and tenacity explored through two women fighting it out and standing their ground amongst a male chauvinistic world of journalism. Moves a little slow, but well worth the ride
March 22, 2023
Carla Renata
The Curvy Film Critic
While admiration comes with adapting an important story, the delivery doesn’t seem to be up to the challenge.
March 22, 2023 | Rating: 4/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
Even if getting fine performances by Keira and Carrie, and being correct on the social issues–it’s bland and lacks suspense.
March 22, 2023 | Rating: B-
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Boston Strangler features intelligent performances and some accurate rendering of mid-century gender inequality. I
March 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Jennifer Green
Common Sense Media
Keira Knightley leads a strong cast in Boston Strangler, who all lend real watchability to this true crime tale even as its pendulous air and brooding soundtrack begin to get a little suffocating.
March 21, 2023
Johnny Loftus
Decider
…Boston Strangler is a good addition to the true crime genre of films if only because it pushes the audience to question who the narration is coming from.
March 21, 2023 | Rating: 6.5/10
Kate Sánchez
But Why Tho? A Geek Community…
Plot
Loretta McLaughlin becomes the first journalist to connect the Boston Strangler murders and attempts to continue her investigation alongside colleague and confidante Jean Cole.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The ending mistakenly gives the impression that there is doubt about DeSalvo being the Boston Strangler. DeSalvo was linked to a Strangler murder via DNA evidence and confessed to the others.
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Nefarious (2023)
75%RT Audience Score: 96%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Nefarious, the latest faith-based thriller, has received mixed reviews from critics. While some have praised the film’s production values and character-based approach, others have criticized its heavy-handed and preachy message. One critic even went so far as to call it a “Christo-fascist manifesto.” Despite its flaws, Nefarious is an interesting addition to the possession genre, and its confident filmmaking may appeal to some viewers. However, those looking for subtle scares or nuanced storytelling may want to look elsewhere. Overall, Nefarious is a film that will likely divide audiences, but it’s worth checking out for those who enjoy a good theological debate.
Nefarious is a movie that tries to be a possession thriller but ends up being a preachy Christian propaganda piece. The heavy-handed message about abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty is enough to make you want to run out of the theater screaming. The only thing missing from this Christo-fascist manifesto is a sermon on guns. The acting and production values are decent, but the ending falls apart with a clichéd climax and an injudicious epilogue. If you’re looking for cinematic horror, you won’t find it here unless you’re talking about one of those evangelical haunted houses where demons pop out of the walls to warn of the evils of the world. Overall, Nefarious is a movie that’s best left to the preachy side of things.
Production Company(ies)
Netflix, Psychological
Distributor
Soli Deo Gloria Releasing
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 38m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
horror, mystery, thriller, demon, psychiatrist, serial killer, possession, Christian propaganda, abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jordan Belfi, Tom Ohmer, James Healy Jr., Eric Hanson, Stelio Savante, Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, Chris Jones, Sheila Hart, Believe Entertainment, Soli Deo Gloria Releasing, R-rated, $1.3M box office, reviewed by Bill Goodykoontz, Cody Leach, Collin Garbarino, Josh Goller, Dennis Schwartz, Federico Furzan, Roger Moore, Jeffrey M Anderson, Richard Propes, Mike McGranaghan, Christian Toto, Bill Newcott, directed by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, written by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, produced by Chris Jones, Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, Sheila Hart
Worldwide gross: $4,748,058
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $4,748,058
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,858
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jordan Belfi – Dr. James Martin
Tom Ohmer – Warden Moss
James Healy Jr. – Gate Guard
Eric Hanson – Assistant Warden Anderson
Stelio Savante – Detective Russo
Director – Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman
Producers – Chris Jones, Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, Sheila Hart
Writers – Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman
Production Company – Believe Entertainment
Distributor – Soli Deo Gloria Releasing
Director(s)
Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman
Writer(s)
Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman
Producer(s)
Chris Jones, Cary Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, Sheila Hart
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (9)
Subtlety is not the film’s strong point. Neither is casting.
April 13, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Nefarious advertises itself as a possession thriller but pulls a bait & switch to deliver a Christian and Conservative propaganda piece. Flanery does his best to elevate what is otherwise a 90 minute sermon on abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 1.5/5
Cody Leach
Cody Leach (YouTube)
On the whole, the script, the cinematography, and the acting are all well done—but the ending falls apart with a clichéd climax to the action and an injudicious epilogue.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Collin Garbarino
WORLD
If you like your demons on the preachy side, then you may enjoy [this movie]. The rest of us will find [it]…tedious, heavy-handed and indoctrinating.
April 20, 2023 | Rating: 1.25/5
Josh Goller
Spectrum Culture
The film’s heavy-handed and bogus message tells us that Hollywood is immoral because it acts to corrupt its viewer’s minds.
April 18, 2023 | Rating: D
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Aside from a few questionable decisions, Nefarious is interesting enough to give it a watch. Just leave prejudice behind and enjoy the possession take they’re going for.
April 17, 2023 | Rating: 2.8/5
Federico Furzan
Movie-Blogger.com
The only thing not covered in this Christo-fascist manifesto of a movie is “guns.”
April 16, 2023 | Rating: 1/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Well-acted and with decent production values, this faith-based thriller unfortunately gets stuck in its two-person back-and-forth sermoning, making it all too obvious what the outcome will be.
April 15, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Common Sense Media
While there are moments of intensity in Nefarious, there isn’t a moment in the film that feels like cinematic horror unless you’re talking about one of those evangelical haunted houses where demons pop out of the walls to warn of the evils of the world.
April 15, 2023 | Rating: 1.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Nefarious builds to a howler of a climax that delivers exactly what you’d anticipate from the makers of God’s Not Dead, just in an even more preposterous way. The big scene would be perfect for an Airplane!-style spoof of evangelical-themed films.
April 14, 2023 | Rating: 0.5/4
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
Character-based thriller uses spare setting for big-time chills sans gore.
April 14, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Christian Toto
HollywoodInToto.com
Nefarious may not be great filmmaking, but it is confident filmmaking, and sometimes that can get you exactly where you want to go.
April 13, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Bill Newcott
The Saturday Evening Post…
Plot
On the day of his execution, a convicted serial killer claims he is a demon and predicts that his psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own in the horror/thriller movie Nefarious.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
One critic says that Sean Patrick Flanery does his best to elevate the film, despite it being a “90 minute sermon on abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty.”
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Triangle of Sadness (2022)
75%RT Audience Score: 73%
Awards & Nominations: 3 Oscars
20 wins & 67 nominations
Triangle of Sadness lacks the sharp edges of Östlund’s earlier work, but this blackly humorous swipe at the obscenely affluent has its own rewards.
With an intriguing premise held back by uneven execution, Triangle of Sadness has some sharp points as well as some lopsided angles.
Production Company(ies)
BBC Film, Imperative Entertainment, Road Trip / Journey, Verse
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Gothenburg, Sweden; Greece; Trollhattan, Sweden
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:2h 29m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:France, Sweden
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean Kriek, Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon, Zlatko Buric, Iris Berben, directed by Ruben Östlund, written by Ruben Östlund, produced by Philippe Bober, Erik Hemmendorff, comedy, R rating, box office gross $4.0M, reviewed by Adam Kempenaar, tt stern-enzi, Kevin Maher, Wendy Ide, Donald Clarke, Adam Graham, John Serba, David Walsh, Emiliano Basile, Cory Woodroof, Mark Johnson, Triangle of Sadness, social hierarchy, power, beauty, luxury cruise, desert island, survival
Worldwide gross: $25,260,078
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $17,403,826
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,750
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,897,909
US/Canada gross: $4,608,096
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,105,977
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,850
US/Canada opening weekend: $21,460
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $21,460
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,479
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): €10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,018,826
ROI to date (est.): 13%
ROI ranking: 1,329
Charlbi Dean Kriek – Yaya
Woody Harrelson – Captain Thomas Smith
Dolly De Leon – Abigail
Zlatko Buric – Dimitry
Iris Berben – Therese
Director – Ruben Östlund
Producers – Philippe Bober, Erik Hemmendorff
Writer – Ruben Östlund
Director(s)
Ruben Östlund
Writer(s)
Ruben Östlund
Producer(s)
Philippe Bober, Erik Hemmendorff
Film Festivals
Berlin, Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
3 Oscars
20 wins & 67 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (203) | Top Critics (54) | Fresh (141) | Rotten (62)
There is scarcely a gag or scenario that isn’t telegraphed and obvious, and yet it’s seemingly just as satisfied with its own cleverness as its targets are with their over-pampered, empty lives.
November 4, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/5
Adam Kempenaar
Filmspotting
TOP CRITIC
There’s great heady stuff going on and also really weird fun in this film too.
November 2, 2022 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Yes, the metaphor can seem very on-the-nose: the super rich, in this economic climate especially, are obscene and repulsive! But it’s a film of great subtlety (really) and benefits from multiple viewings.
October 31, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Swedish director Ruben Östlund takes no prisoners in his satirical approach.
October 30, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The relish of the attack, the invention of the imminent mortifications and the cool precision of Östlund’s filmmaking rescues Triangle of Sadness.
October 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
Östlund is shooting fish in a barrel here, but if his targets are glaring, there’s at least some fun to be had along the way.
October 27, 2022 | Rating: C+
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
The film is essentially Ostlund… breezing by feminism and the folly of societal facades, and iterating some obvious assertions about humanity’s failure to find the utopian mean between sharing what you earn and earning what you share.
December 2, 2022
John Serba
Decider
In the new film, reflecting the force of processes too obvious to be ignored, Östlund has expanded his scope. The English-language film is uneven, but its skewering of capitalism is certainly welcome.
December 2, 2022
David Walsh
World Socialist Web Site
An incisive and insightful film that puts its finger on the wound of the capitalist system. [Full review in Spanish]
November 30, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Emiliano Basile
EscribiendoCine
It’s a raft that thinks it’s a cruise ship. It floats, but it doesn’t hold nearly as much as it thinks it does.
November 30, 2022
Cory Woodroof
615 Film
Triangle of Sadness is a black comedy whose satirical view of the uber-rich leads to some true laugh out loud moments. The film takes a while to get going… but the film’s final act is well worth the wait.
November 29, 2022
Mark Johnson
Awards Daily
“Triangle of Sadness” completes Östlund’s triptych about men and money, but with a third act that feels like a minor deflation, dialing down the film’s absurdities in favor of more literal and didactic extrications.
November 18, 2022
Siddhant Adlakha
Truthdig…
Plot
After Fashion Week, influencers Carl and Yaya are invited on a yacht for a luxury cruise. While the crew takes great care of the vacationers, the captain refuses to leave his cabin as the famous gala dinner approaches. Events take an unexpected turn and the balance of power is reversed when a storm rises and endangers the comfort of passengers.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
First time we see Therese, she has right sided hemiplegia and aphasia both consistent with a left brain infarct. When she is pulled to shore, her hemiplegia switches sides and for the rest of the movie she has left hemiplegia.
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Something in the Dirt (2022)
75%RT Audience Score: 59%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Something in the Dirt reaffirms Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as sci-fi storytellers with a distinctive — and darkly alluring — vision.
If you’re looking for a sci-fi flick that’ll make you feel like you’re on a wild ride through the unknown, then Something in the Dirt is the movie for you. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have done it again, proving that they’re the kings of sci-fi storytelling. Their vision is so unique and darkly alluring that you won’t be able to look away from the screen.
From the very first scene, you’ll be hooked. The tension builds and builds until you’re on the edge of your seat, wondering what’s going to happen next. And let me tell you, what happens next is wild. I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say that you won’t be disappointed.
The special effects are top-notch, too. You’ll feel like you’re right there in the middle of the action, dodging lasers and explosions left and right. And the soundtrack? Don’t even get me started. It’s so good that you’ll want to download it as soon as the credits roll.
Overall, Something in the Dirt is a must-see for any sci-fi fan. It’s got everything you could want in a movie: action, suspense, and a killer storyline. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready for a wild ride. You won’t regret it.
Production Company(ies)
Supernatural, VOD, XYZ Films
Distributor
XYZ Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2022
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, John Daniels, Levi Danube, Sarah Adina Smith, Wanjiru M Njendu, Vinny Curran, Gille Klabin, directed by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, written by Justin Benson, produced by David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, sci-fi, comedy, horror, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Sheila O’Malley, K Austin Collins, William Bibbiani, Roxana Hadadi, Noel Murray, Jeannette Catsoulis, Dennis Harvey, Elias Savada, Rich Cline, Steven Nguyen Scaife, Steve Erickson, Zebib K.A., paranormal, Los Angeles, friendship, fame, fortune, supernatural events, phenomena, rabbit hole, dark vision, gritty, DIY-vibe, thought-provoking, crazy-making, mystery, fun, audacity, discipline, intergalactic geniuses, genre-bending, magic, myth, conspiracy, delusion, exciting, unnerve, move, guess, audience score, limited release, streaming, XYZ Films
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.): $10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Aaron Moorhead – Director, Producer
David Lawson Jr. – Producer
John Daniels – Actor
Levi Danube – Actor
Dr. Rita Miller – Actor
Levi’s Parole Officer – Actor
Dr. Vincent Daniels – Actor
Boaz Kaminski – Actor
Director(s)
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Writer(s)
Justin Benson
Producer(s)
David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (72) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (65) | Rotten (7)
Something in the Dirt has the gritty DIY-vibe of the no-budget world from which it sprang, and is both thought-provoking and crazy-making, just like the mood it presents.
November 9, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Sheila O’Malley
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, Something in the Dirt doesn’t quite convince as a genuine mystery — and it doesn’t seem to be meant to. Having fun with the artifice of it all seems far more to the point.
November 7, 2022
K. Austin Collins
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
What it has in abundance is genuine sadness. Benson and Moorhead direct and shoot their film smartly, but their performances are what ground it and give it shape.
November 4, 2022
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
For those who are fine without finality, Something in the Dirt’s funky, frenetic paranoia is fun to hang out with for a while.
November 4, 2022
Roxana Hadadi
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
For the first 90 minutes or so, there’s remarkable vibrancy and spontaneity to this picture, as its creators and stars seem to be coming up with their story on the spot, with the cameras rolling.
November 3, 2022
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
An ambitious potluck of buddy comedy, paranormal puzzle and whatdunnit mystery, this fifth feature from the filmmaking team of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead cheerfully substitutes audacity for discipline.
November 3, 2022
Jeannette Catsoulis
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Watching these actors riff is entertaining…but not for the first time, their ideas start to wear thin before their running time does, making for a fun movie that would be more so were it a half-hour or more shorter.
November 11, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
The “intergalactic geniuses” Moorhead&Benson, a.k.a. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, are back to their deviously genre-bending antics for their fifth tag team feature.
November 9, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Elias Savada
Film International
Cleverly playing on inexplicable things we struggle to explain away, this gently amusing film mixes elements of comedy and horror.
November 8, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
The process is deflating, because it also pushes the audience away, cutting them out of any investment or belief in the narrative.
November 7, 2022
Steven Nguyen Scaife
Polygon
The ideas aren’t new, but the film’s liberation from commercial constraints and refusal to settle firmly into the groove of one genre, while still working within pop culture, are exciting.
November 7, 2022
Steve Erickson
Gay City News
An inspired and detailed spiral down a rabbit hole of magic, myth, conspiracy and delusion that will move and unnerve its viewers while also keeping them guessing.
November 7, 2022
Zebib K.A.
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their Los Angeles apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives. An ever-deeper, darker rabbit hole, their friendship frays as they uncover the dangers of the phenomena, the city and each other.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels does not provide any goofs for the film “Something in the Dirt” in this section.
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The Batman (2022)
75%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A grim, gritty, and gripping super-noir, The Batman ranks among the Dark Knight’s bleakest — and most thrillingly ambitious — live-action outings.
It’s long, but The Batman looks and sounds great, and its grounded take on Gotham is a solid fit for this Caped Crusader.
Production Company(ies)
6th & Idaho, DC Entertainment, Dylan Clark Productions, HBO Max, Pearl Street Films, Roadshow Films, Verse, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; Chicago, Illinois, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 56m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 4, 2022 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2022
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey
Worldwide gross: $770,945,583
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $770,836,163
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 153
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 84,060,650
US/Canada gross: $369,345,583
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $369,345,583
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 138
US/Canada opening weekend: $134,008,624
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $134,008,624
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 51
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $200,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $200,000,000
Production budget ranking: 110
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $107,700,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $463,136,163
ROI to date (est.): 151%
ROI ranking: 766
Zoë Kravitz – Selina Kyle
Jeffrey Wright – Lt. James Gordon
Colin Farrell – Oz, The Penguin
Paul Dano – The Riddler
John Turturro – Carmine Falcone
Director(s)
Matt Reeves
Writer(s)
Matt Reeves, Peter Craig
Producer(s)
Dylan Clark, Matt Reeves
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (494) | Top Critics (84) | Fresh (421) | Rotten (73)
Operatic, simmering, and replete with a smoky noir atmosphere, The Batman is an enthralling package of contradictions.
May 25, 2022
Eric Francisco
Inverse
TOP CRITIC
The film I imagine Ricky Fitts would grow up to make after the events of ‘American Beauty.’
March 24, 2022
Keith Uhlich
(All (Parentheses))
TOP CRITIC
What this film does achieve, however, is telling a solid new Batman story, one with some pretty compelling twists and a strong point-of-view on who, exactly, the Caped Crusader is. By default, that makes it one of the better Batman movies ever made. March 19, 2022
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, this Batman accepts the thankless, death-defying role he’s stepped into, and the sacrifices that go with it. But that choice would be more compelling if it weren’t framed as a tacit acknowledgement of all the inevitable sequels to come…
March 11, 2022
Adam Nayman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
The movie’s inability to imagine its superheroes and supervillains with any meaningful psychological identity is of a piece with the failure to imagine ordinary people with any degree of individuality.
March 10, 2022
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
It’s not too surprising that this is Reeves’s film, since the recent Planet of the Apes trilogy is among the most rich, complex, and well-crafted franchises in cinematic history.
March 9, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
The way that everything is spliced and shaken together, and the mood — and it’s definitely a mood — makes this weighty, heavy, sublimely shot, excellently cast, always-engaging blockbuster feel new, and all things Batman with it.
June 25, 2022
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
THE BATMAN shows that even the best intentions may inspire mayhem, cause heck this is Gotham.
June 22, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Rosalie Kicks
MovieJawn
And even though at times the movie seems a little too male-centric, in times when this is almost prohibited, it felt good to feel those testosterone punches in such a quality, entertaining film. [Full review in Spanish]
June 15, 2022
Erick Estrada
Cinegarage
How many times can this story be told? Next time pray that the filmmakers aren’t this self-serious about their own vision and that the running time values your time outside of Gotham.
June 14, 2022 | Rating: C+
Nathaniel Rogers
The Film Experience
Lovers of action, fight sequences, digital effects, and mainstream fare may be driven to mental torture. [Full review in Spanish]
June 14, 2022
Javier Ocaña
El Pais (Spain)
Matt Reeves is a director with a vision. I’m glad I enjoy that vision, because Batman needs to have good movies.
June 9, 2022 | Rating: A-
Kent Garrison
Mad About Movies Podcast…
Plot
Centers on reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne and his dual role as Gotham City’s vigilante detective.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
As a rule, forensics analysts don’t just plug digital media straight into their computer. For one, it becomes inadmissible in court since it can argued maybe the cops put incriminating evidence on the drive. The other thing is it might trigger a logic bomb which is exactly what happens when Gordon pulls up the pictures on the “thumb” drive. In reality, the drive would go to the lab and be imaged for a copy that would then be looked through. A detective as seasoned as Gordon would know better.
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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020)
75%RT Audience Score: 54%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
17 wins & 32 nominations total
The Personal History of David Copperfield puts a fresh, funny, and utterly charming spin on Dickens’ classic, proving some stories truly are timeless
The Personal History of David Copperfield is a mad, loving, and brilliantly cinematic adaptation of the classic novel. Dev Patel carries the ensemble with great flair, looking every inch the boy who has fallen upon hard times and longs to be recognized as the gentleman he is. The film’s Victorian backdrop gives rise to a pressing look at class, poverty, and identity, albeit through a spirited and modern lens. It’s a still Victorian era-set yet unmistakably modern – and fresh, very funny and sharp-witted – big-screen adaptation. Plus, who doesn’t love great hair? Patel’s Copperfield is sturdy, kind, charismatic, and filled with a childlike curiosity and wonder even into adulthood. Overall, it’s a convivial take on Dickens, adding life, color, and exhilaration to a literary classic that deserves such treatment.
Production Company(ies)
Revolution Studios, Red Om Films, Hughes Entertainment,
Distributor
Searchlight Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic material and brief violence.
Year of Release
2020
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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 59m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2020 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2020
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Gwendoline Christie, directed by Armando Iannucci, written by Simon Blackwell, comedy, drama, PG, Searchlight Pictures, box office, $1.9M, reviewed by James Parker, Shubhra Gupta, Jake Coyle, Jo Livingstone, Max Weiss, John Anderson, Dan Bayer, Brian Eggert, Lonita Cook, Sarah Ward, Witney Seibold, Dickens, classic, Victorian era, poverty, identity, colorblind casting, Charlie, David Copperfield, Betsey Trotwood, Mr Dick, Mr Micawber, Uriah Heep, Jane Murdstone, childhood, Dover, zoetrope, therapy, Mr Patel’s hair
Worldwide gross: $14,399,270
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $16,431,949
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,788
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,791,925
US/Canada gross: $1,876,298
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,141,166
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,015
US/Canada opening weekend: $475,800
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $542,967
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,386
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,600,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $17,802,181
Production budget ranking: 1,425
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,586,474
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$10,956,706
ROI to date (est.): -40%
ROI ranking: 1,623
Tilda Swinton – Betsey Trotwood
Hugh Laurie – Mr. Dick
Peter Capaldi – Mr. Micawber
Ben Whishaw – Uriah Heep
Gwendoline Christie – Jane Murdstone
Armando Iannucci – Director/Producer
Kevin Loader – Producer
Simon Blackwell – Writer
Director(s)
Armando Iannucci
Writer(s)
Simon Blackwell
Producer(s)
Armando Iannucci, Kevin Loader
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
17 wins & 32 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (247) | Top Critics (60) | Fresh (227) | Rotten (20)
[A] mad, loving, and brilliantly cinematic extrapolation of the novel…
February 5, 2021
James Parker
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
It is Dev Patel who carries this ensemble with great flair, looking every inch the boy who has fallen upon hard times and longs to be recognised as the gentleman he is.
December 16, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Shubhra Gupta
The Indian Express
TOP CRITIC
An exuberantly optimistic film celebrating the life force of art and eccentricity. Who couldn’t use a little of that right now.
October 30, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
The new film adaptation, co-written by Iannucci and Simon Blackwell, takes that human energy as its lifting-off point, and is simply too faithful, rich, and bright to be dimmed by the circumstances of its release.
September 18, 2020
Jo Livingstone
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
As for Patel, he makes a wonderful Copperfield — sturdy, kind, charismatic, and filled with a childlike curiosity and wonder even into adulthood (and, of course, great hair).
September 10, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
[Iannucci] is clearly at home with sprawling casts of characters and comfortable allowing them to chew the scenery when the mood comes over them.
September 3, 2020
John Anderson
America Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Whenever that energy has to drop off for a bit, it feels like the wind has been knocked out of the film, making for an uneven viewing experience.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
The film’s Victorian backdrop gives rise to a pressing look at class, poverty, and identity, albeit through a spirited and modern lens.
February 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
[A] splendid and theatrical film.
September 14, 2021
Lonita Cook
KCTV5 News at 9
A still Victorian era-set yet unmistakably modern – and fresh, very funny and sharp-witted – big-screen adaptation.
April 3, 2021
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
A convivial take on Dickens, adding life, color and exhilaration to a literary classic that deserves such treatment.
March 30, 2021
Witney Seibold
Critically Acclaimed Podcast
Brings the classic novel to life with energetic editing and colorblind casting.
February 8, 2021
Dan Schindel
Hyperallergic…
Plot
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, color and humanity.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The standout characters in The Personal History of David Copperfield “pop,” according to one audience review.
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Too Late to Die Young (Tarde para morir joven) (2019)
75%RT Audience Score: 52%
Awards & Nominations: 6 wins & 16 nominations
Too Late to Die Young uses one family’s experiences as the foundation for a dreamily absorbing drama with a poignant, lingering warmth
Too Late to Die Young is like a Polaroid picture that’s been left out in the sun too long – hazy, nostalgic, and a little bit dreamy. It’s a coming-of-age story set in Chile that doesn’t rely on plot, but instead focuses on the emotional turmoil of its characters. While some critics found the characters to be bland and lacking nuance, I found them to be perfectly lovely in their imperfections. It’s a mood movie that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon when you just want to get lost in a dreamy world.
Production Company(ies)
Red Box Films, Passion Pictures, Canfield Pictures,
Distributor
KimStim
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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Language(s):Spanish
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Country of origin:Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Qatar
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2019
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Too Late to Die Young, drama, Chile, 1990, coming-of-age, family, love, fear, Dominga Sotomayor, directed by Dominga Sotomayor, produced by Dominga Sotomayor and Rodrigo Teixeira, written by Dominga Sotomayor, Demian Hernández, starring Demian Hernández as Sofia, Antar Machado, starring Antar Machado as Lucas, Magdalena Tótoro, starring Magdalena Tótoro as Clara, Matías Oviedo, starring Matías Oviedo as Ignacio, Andrés Aliaga, starring Andrés Aliaga as Roberto, Antonia Zegers, starring Antonia Zegers as Elena, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tim Cogshell, reviewed by José Teodoro, reviewed by Mike D’Angelo, reviewed by Monica Castillo, reviewed by Justin Chang, reviewed by Steve Davis, reviewed by Yasser Medina, reviewed by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, reviewed by Steven Sheehan, reviewed by Alonso Díaz de la Vega, reviewed by Bessie Rubinstein, drama movie, Spanish language, KimStim, 1 hour 50 minutes, poignant, warm, nostalgic, dreamy, emotional, adolescence, maturity, female liberties, childhood, reverie, convention
Worldwide gross: $24,487
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $28,294
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,110
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,085
US/Canada gross: $16,591
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $19,170
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,801
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,196
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $7,159
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,766
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
Antar Machado – Lucas
Magdalena Tótoro – Clara
Matías Oviedo – Ignacio
Andrés Aliaga – Roberto
Antonia Zegers – Elena
Dominga Sotomayor – Director/Producer/Writer
Rodrigo Teixeira – Producer
Director(s)
Dominga Sotomayor
Writer(s)
Dominga Sotomayor
Producer(s)
Dominga Sotomayor, Rodrigo Teixeira
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
6 wins & 16 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (56) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (2)
I love this perfectly lovely little movie.
October 1, 2019
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Too Late to Die Young’s strengths lie in the expansiveness of both its portraiture and its mise en scène: while Hernández gives a moving, nuanced performance, Sofia’s emotional turmoil is more affecting for being placed against those around her
June 17, 2019
José Teodoro
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
For better and worse (mostly better), Too Late To Die Young is a mood movie, situated on an emotional precipice.
June 10, 2019 | Rating: B+
Mike D’Angelo
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
“Too Late to Die Young” almost has a timeless quality to it, a period unencumbered by outdated tech and dusty cultural references. But this dreamy world would not exist without the outside forces that go unmentioned.
June 10, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Monica Castillo
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
“Too Late to Die Young” doesn’t pretend to show us everything, which makes it all the more remarkable just how much it sees.
June 6, 2019
Justin Chang
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
There’s little plot in the traditional sense and much is purposely left unexplained. The movie feels like something culled from memory.
June 6, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Its bucolic coming-of-age portrait examines adolescence, maturity and female liberties around puerile situations and is populated, for the most part, by a cast of bland characters who lack nuance. [Full review in Spanish]
June 9, 2022 | Rating: 4/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
A coming-of-age and slice-of-life drama set in Chile.
March 6, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice
Visually, Castillo’s hazy, nostalgic look back at this key period in the country’s recent history is akin to watching events as seen through a series of washed out Polaroid pictures.
February 6, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Steven Sheehan
The Digital Fix
Dominga Sotomayor returns to the nostalgia of childhood and finds space, even, for reverie and convention. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 20, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Alonso Díaz de la Vega
Cine Premiere
A tender portrait of children deserting their fidelity to the optimism in which they can no longer believe.
September 26, 2019
Bessie Rubinstein
Another Gaze
Watching Too Late to Die Young felt like being carried by a gentle stream. It has a dreamlike, even-keeled quality one doesn’t find in many Hollywood movies.
September 11, 2019
Debbie Holloway
Narrative Muse…
Plot
During the summer of 1990 in Chile, three kids face their first loves and fears in the dreamily absorbing drama Too Late to Die Young.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for “Too Late to Die Young.”
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Un Secret (A Secret) (2008)
75%RT Audience Score: 63%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A Secret is poignant, sad, and beautifully crafted, featuring fine performances that stave off a drift toward soap opera territory
A Secret is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Some critics loved it, some hated it, and some were just meh about it. But one thing is for sure, the acting is top-notch and the story is complex. It’s like a puzzle that you have to put together, but instead of a picture, you get a family drama spanning over half a century. So, if you’re in the mood for a challenge and some great acting, give A Secret a try.
Production Company(ies)
Block 2 Pictures, Jet Tone Production Orly Films,
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2019
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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 45m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2008 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2008
Genre(s)
Drama/War
Keyword(s)
starring Mathieu Amalric, Julie Depardieu, Patrick Bruel, Cécile De France, Ludivine Sagnier, Nathalie Boutefeu, directed by Claude Miller, written by Claude Miller, Natalie Carter, drama, war, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Ben Kenigsberg, Elisabeth Vincentelli, Jonathan F Richards, Ty Burr, Mick LaSalle, Peter Bradshaw, Yasser Medina, James Vance, Keith Cohen, Carla Meyer, Jonathan Kiefer, MPAA rating, produced by Yves Marmion, family secret, Jewish heritage, German occupation of Paris, Holocaust, French film, true story, multi-layered love affair, repression, silence, beautiful cinematography, poignant, sad, fine performances, soap opera territory, French language, Strand Releasing
Worldwide gross: $1,378,160
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,592,401
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,477
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 173,653
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
Patrick Bruel – Maxime
Ludivine Sagnier – Hannah
Julie Depardieu – Louise
Mathieu Amalric – Francois
Nathalie Boutefeu – Esther
Director(s)
Claude Miller
Writer(s)
Claude Miller, Natalie Carter
Producer(s)
Yves Marmion
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (10)
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The title of this movie suggests the difficulty in writing about it. You can’t reveal a secret without spoiling it, and in this intriguing, complex family drama spread out over several time frames covering half a century, the secrets keep on coming
March 6, 2009
Jonathan F. Richards
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
A structural mess that turns contrived just when it should be hitting home.
December 19, 2008 | Rating: 2/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
A Secret is a showcase for great acting.
October 24, 2008 | Rating: 4/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
A blue-chip cast and handsome stagings do little to prevent this French movie being a muddled, pretentious washout. Substantial re-editing might have helped.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 1/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
An anodyne and predictable drama about the tragedy of the holocaust. [Full review in Spanish]
August 6, 2021 | Rating: 5/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
It’s such a handsomely mounted and well-acted piece that few serious cinema-goers are likely to mind the circuitous path it takes in getting there.
February 6, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Vance
Tulsa World
It is a deeply moving and heartfelt story that makes an indelible impression on the viewers’ hearts and minds.
April 4, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/4
Keith Cohen
Entertainment Spectrum
In Un Secret, French filmmaker Claude Miller expertly weaves together a family history, merging the personal and political, the celebratory and the tragic, while incorporating three distinct time periods.
February 27, 2009
Carla Meyer
Sacramento Bee
February 19, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Jonathan Kiefer
Sacramento News & Review
Sagnier beautifully plays the most crucial moment. She’s part of a fine ensemble cast that somewhat obscures the heavy-handed symbolism and punch-pulling finale.
January 9, 2009
Stan Hall
Oregonian…
Plot
Emma’s flight home from Chicago is very bumpy, making her believe that they’re going to crash. About to “die”, she spills all her inner secrets to the tall, handsome stranger sitting next to her. Next day at work at the NYC ad agency, she discovers he’s the top guy in the company. As he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s been to Chicago, they promise each other to take the secrets to their graves. Emma shares apartment with a coworker and another woman. She’s not ready to move in with her jazz loving coworker boyfriend.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features a “blue-chip cast” and “fine performances.”
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The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)
75%RT Audience Score: 55%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 4 nominations
The Kid Who Would Be King recalls classic all-ages adventures — and repurposes a timeless legend — for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon
The Kid Who Would Be King is a movie that will make you feel like a kid again, but with a modern twist. It’s got adventure, danger, and a talented cast of young actors that will make you want to join in on the fun. Sure, it may not take itself too seriously, but that’s what makes it so enjoyable. It’s a refreshing break from the typical King Arthur legend movies and will leave you feeling optimistic about the future. Plus, who doesn’t love a good healing myth for the ills of contemporary Britain? Overall, it’s an instant classic that will make you want to go on your own heroic adventure.
Production Company(ies)
Decla-Bioscop AG,
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Tintagal, Devon, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for fantasy action violence, scary images, thematic elements including some bullying, and language
Year of Release
2019
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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:2h 0m
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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): Jan 25, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2019
Genre(s)
Fantasy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Rebecca Ferguson, Patrick Stewart, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, directed by Joe Cornish, written by Joe Cornish, produced by Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, fantasy, adventure, PG, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Andrea Gronvall, Christy Lemire, Simran Hans, Mark Kermode, Kevin Maher, Jake Cunningham, Brian Eggert, Kip Mooney, Nicolás Delgadillo, Grant Watson, Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alex, Rebecca Ferguson as Morgana, Patrick Stewart as Adult Merlin, Dean Chaumoo as Bedders, Tom Taylor as Lance, Rhianna Dorris as Kaye, mythical sword Excalibur, knights, legendary wizard Merlin, wicked enchantress Morgana, army of supernatural warriors, modern world, classic all-ages adventures, family movie canon
Worldwide gross: $32,140,970
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $37,137,430
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,467
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,049,883
US/Canada gross: $16,790,790
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $19,400,995
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,425
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,173,887
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,289,100
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,005
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $59,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $68,171,818
Production budget ranking: 617
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $36,710,524
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$67,744,912
ROI to date (est.): -65%
ROI ranking: 1,774
Rebecca Ferguson – Morgana
Patrick Stewart – Adult Merlin
Dean Chaumoo – Bedders
Tom Taylor – Lance
Rhianna Dorris – Kaye
Director(s)
Joe Cornish
Writer(s)
Joe Cornish
Producer(s)
Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (192) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (172) | Rotten (20)
The movie has the freshness, innocence, and energy of youngsters on the threshold of adulthood, embarked on a grand heroic adventure.
February 19, 2020
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
It’s got a great kid-energy to it, but also [has] real adventures, real danger, and real stakes.
September 17, 2019
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
I’m a huge fan of Cornish’s 2011 debut Attack the Block, but this film isn’t nearly as energetic or enjoyably wacky as its predecessor.
February 17, 2019 | Rating: 2/5
Simran Hans
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It’s not embarrassed about not being cynical.
February 16, 2019
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
If you factor in the movie’s faith in the kindness of children and its eventual optimism about the future, it becomes, in essence, a healing myth for the ills of contemporary Britain. With or without a deal.
February 15, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A crowning achievement.
February 15, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Jake Cunningham
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
The movie may prove forgettable for adults, but this critic wants to send it back in time to the 10-year-old me, who would love this sort of thing.
March 4, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Made with a panache missing from other attempts at modern quest movies.
August 17, 2021 | Rating: B
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review
It’s an instant classic.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4 / 5
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
It is charming, inventive, smartly written, and delightfully performed by a talented juvenile cast.
May 1, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
The Kid Who Would Be King is a welcome break from the movies that take the King Arthur legend too seriously. Through wit, emotion, and imagination, the film makes the story fun again.
March 25, 2021
Alex Bentley
CultureMap
There are flashes of that Cornish flair and moments of impressive comedy, but every grasp for pathos finds only empty space.
August 15, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Tom Beasley
VultureHound…
Plot
Old school magic meets the modern world in this epic adventure. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical sword in the stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Sir Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Trivia
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