Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
81%RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Luther: The Fallen Sun is a film that has left critics divided, much like the titular character’s moral compass. While some praise Idris Elba’s performance and the continuation of Luther’s dark and gritty tone, others criticize the convoluted plot and lack of evolution from the TV series. However, one thing is certain: Andy Serkis’ hairpiece is a crime against humanity. All in all, Luther fans will find something to enjoy in this feature-length chapter, but newcomers may want to start with the original series to fully appreciate the character’s journey.
Luther: The Fallen Sun is like a rollercoaster ride that you can’t get off of, even if you wanted to. Idris Elba and Andy Serkis are a dynamic duo that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot may be a bit convoluted, but who cares when you have Luther kicking butt and taking names? This movie is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re a fan of the series, you won’t be disappointed. Just make sure to bring a barf bag for all the twists and turns.
Production Company(ies)
BBC Film, Chernin Entertainment, Green Door Pictures, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom; Brussels, Belgium
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:2h 8m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2023
Genre(s)
Crime/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Idris Elba, Andy Serkis, Cynthia Erivo, Dermot Crowley, Lauryn Ajufo, Andy Apollo, directed by Jamie Payne, written by Neil Cross, crime, drama, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Claudia Puig, Wenlei Ma, Robbie Collin, Noel Murray, John Anderson, Leslie Felperin, Aaron Neuwirth, Adrián Monserrat, Graeme Tuckett, MontiLee Stormer, John Lui, Tony Black, R rating, Netflix, Peter Chernin, Neil Cross, Idris Elba, David Ready, Jenno Topping, Dolby Digital, London, serial killer, detective, prison, cyber psychopath, violence, disturbing content, sexual material, language, Idris Elba as John Luther, Andy Serkis as David Robey, Cynthia Erivo as Odette Raine, Dermot Crowley as Martin Schenk, Lauryn Ajufo as Anya Raine, Jamie Payne as director, Neil Cross as writer, Peter Chernin as producer, Neil Cross as producer, Idris Elba as producer, David Ready as producer, Jenno Topping as producer
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.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $15,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,484
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,077,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Andy Serkis – David Robey
Cynthia Erivo – Odette Raine
Dermot Crowley – Martin Schenk
Lauryn Ajufo – Anya Raine
Andy Apollo – Barman
Director – Jamie Payne
Producers – Peter Chernin, Neil Cross, Idris Elba, David Ready, Jenno Topping
Writer – Neil Cross
Director(s)
Jamie Payne
Writer(s)
Neil Cross
Producer(s)
Peter Chernin, Neil Cross, Idris Elba, David Ready, Jenno Topping
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (90) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (61) | Rotten (29)
Idris Elba and Andy Serkis are at the top of their game.
March 21, 2023
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
A feature-length Luther chapter that is larger in scale than a regular episode but with the same darkness coursing through its veins.
March 19, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Cross’s plot doesn’t so much thicken as coagulate into nonsense.
March 11, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Robbie Collin
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
“Fallen Sun” is best described as a movie-size version of a “Luther” season — which, for longtime fans, is better than no “Luther” at all.
March 10, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Mr. Elba is as charismatic as ever, and an unlikely heartthrob for homicidal maniacs.
March 9, 2023
John Anderson
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
Idris Elba’s grizzled, determined detective has been repotted in a standalone film. But the formula is limp and underwatered, like the weird haystack of fake hair they’ve pinned on to Serkis’s head to make him look sinister.
March 9, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Leslie Felperin
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Elba brings precisely the sort of screen energy that made him appear too big for TV to begin with by continuing to play up Luther’s ability to use his wits to great effect, let alone handle himself in action.
March 22, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
The movie doesn’t evolve at any given moment and results in a commercial product decorated by the phrase: inspired by the TV series. [Full review in Spanish]
March 20, 2023 | Rating: 5/10
Adrián Monserrat
EscribiendoCine
I can watch and re-watch the first three series of Luther endlessly, but Fallen Sun is a fine reminder of why I stopped.
March 20, 2023
Graeme Tuckett
Stuff.co.nz
Luther: Fallen Sun is very gritty and definitely a Bad Things Happen in The Big City kind of movie. Lots of screaming, torture, shooting, and fighting, so if you don’t have the stomach for it, maybe hang back and catch a Murder She Wrote rerun.
March 18, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
MontiLee Stormer
MovieReelist.com
An arc fit for a Luther series has been compressed into a movie, but the story and characters have kept their flavour. Most importantly, Luther once more offers his pain for the salvation of others.
March 15, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
John Lui
The Straits Times (Singapore)
With room for growth as a series, Luther: The Fallen Sun is a rewarding, exciting and brutal first foray for John Luther on a big canvas.
March 13, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Tony Black
Film Obsessive…
Plot
on of the TV show Luther, where the brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to catch a gruesome serial killer terrorizing London.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels lists a goof in Luther: The Fallen Sun where there is no ferry route between Norway and the UK, despite a scene in the film suggesting otherwise.
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81%
80 For Brady (2023)
81%RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The titular QB may have been tough to beat on the gridiron, but on the big screen, it’s 80 for Brady’s veteran leading ladies who make this lightweight comedy a fitfully winsome watch.
80 for Brady’s stars are so talented that they’re more than enough to carry the movie’s thin story — even if you aren’t a Tom Brady fan.
Production Company(ies)
199 Productions, Endeavor Content, Ensemble, MARV, Paramount Pictures, Road Trip / Journey, Tempesta Films, Watch This Ready
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Santa Clarita, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
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:1.85 : 1
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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): Feb 3, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Tom Brady, Billy Porter, directed by Kyle Marvin, written by Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern, comedy, PG-13, box office, $33.2M, reviewed by Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer, Sarah Jane, Corbin Smith, Richard Roeper, Alison Herman, Nick Allen, Sarah Knight Adamson, Alan Ng, Fico Cangiano, Laura Moreno, Super Bowl, 2017, friends, trip, hero, Tom Brady play, Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, product placement, razors, commercial, branding exercise, feel-good, sports comedy, talented, women, nostalgic, engaging, entertainment, prodigious talents, run with it
Worldwide gross: $40,337,294
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $39,071,628
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,440
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,260,810
US/Canada gross: $39,330,588
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $39,071,628
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,171
US/Canada opening weekend: $12,701,640
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,701,640
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 876
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $28,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $28,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,158
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $15,078,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$4,006,372
ROI to date (est.): -9%
ROI ranking: 1,439
Jane Fonda – Trish
Rita Moreno – Maura
Sally Field – Betty
Tom Brady – Self
Billy Porter – Gugu
Director(s)
Kyle Marvin
Writer(s)
Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
Producer(s)
Donna Gigliotti, Tom Brady
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (110) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (41)
I can’t believe this movie exists… I felt really embarrassed a lot of the time for these women.
February 15, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Between them, there’s so many Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tonys — don’t they deserve better than this movie?
February 15, 2023
Peter Rainer
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
It’s not funny, it’s too long, and I had so many questions that were not answered by the end of the film. I would say maybe your Nan might like it but, even then, unless she’s a Patriots fan, she might be better off watching anything else.
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Sarah Jane
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It’s wild to see Jane Fonda, once the most hated woman in America, doing product placement for razors in the middle of a movie that is itself a feature-length commercial for one of America’s most unscrupulous public institutions.
February 6, 2023
Corbin Smith
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
While it’s fun to see Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Sally Field living it up, Super Bowl comedy has a shortage of laughs and an excess of Tom.
February 4, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
A dubiously effective branding exercise wrapped in a highly effective distraction…
February 4, 2023
Alison Herman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
This is a movie for the fans: for admirers of its many stars, for people who love a good real-life and feel-good narrative, and even those who really love Guy Fieri.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: B
Nick Allen
The Playlist
“80 for Brady” is a laugh-out-loud movie with something for everyone, and who better to star in this film than four award-winning stars, Lily, Jane, Rita, and Sally?
February 22, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sarah Knight Adamson
Sarah’s Backstage Pass
There’s just enough heart and silliness to recommend it for nostalgic purposes.
February 22, 2023 | Rating: 6.5/10
Alan Ng
Film Threat
A funny, super charming ride with four amazing talented women. A feel-good sports comedy that you won’t be able to resist. [Full review in Spanish]
February 20, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Fico Cangiano
CineXpress
Lily Tomlin’s 1000-watt smile lights up the big screen as the award-winning actresses make their on-screen antics look effortless. It’s truly encouraging to see that the team comes off looking just a tad superhuman, like Brady himself.
February 16, 2023
Laura Moreno
Bay Area Reporter
“80 For Brady” is a sweetly engaging comedy of the kind that we don’t see much of lately. It succeeds as entertainment because of the prodigious talents of Tomlin, Fonda, Moreno, and Field. They take the story and run with it.
February 12, 2023
Michael Calleri
Niagara Gazette…
Plot
Four best-friends take a life-changing trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see Tom Brady play. Based on a true story.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
When Rita Moreno was having her photo taken in front of the backdrop, the photographer was using a Westcott FJ80 flash. The movie was set in 2017, but Westcott didn’t produce the FJ80 flash until late 2020.
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81%
Smile (2022)
81%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Deeply creepy visuals and a standout Sosie Bacon further elevate Smile’s unsettling exploration of trauma, adding up to the rare feature that satisfyingly expands on a short.
If you’re in the mood for some spine-tingling visuals and a performance that’ll make you sit up and take notice, then Smile is the movie for you. Sosie Bacon is a total standout in this flick that delves into the dark and disturbing world of trauma. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a movie that takes a short and turns it into a full-blown feature? It’s like getting a bonus round of scares and thrills. So buckle up and get ready to be creeped out in the best way possible.
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Psychological, Temple Hill Entertainment
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
New Jersey, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:1h 55m
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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 30, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Sosie Bacon, Jessie Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey, Kal Penn, directed by Parker Finn, written by Parker Finn, horror, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Katie Walsh, Wendy Ide, Anton Bitel, Valerie Complex, Amon Warmann, James Berardinelli, Sebastian Zavala Kahn, Nick Allen, Fausto Fernandez, Jack Bottomley, Mel Valentin, Lindsay Traves, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Robert Salerno, R rating, trauma, patient, terror, past, reality, unsettling, visuals, creepy, standout performance, short expansion, Paramount Pictures
Worldwide gross: $217,408,513
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $216,135,048
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 652
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,569,798
US/Canada gross: $105,935,048
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $105,935,048
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 707
US/Canada opening weekend: $22,609,925
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $22,609,925
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 594
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $17,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $17,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,411
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,154,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $189,980,548
ROI to date (est.): 726%
ROI ranking: 171
Jessie Usher –
Kyle Gallner –
Robin Weigert –
Caitlin Stasey –
Kal Penn –
Director(s)
Parker Finn
Writer(s)
Parker Finn
Producer(s)
Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Robert Salerno
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (133) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (102) | Rotten (31)
As opaque and somewhat silly as the smiles that drive it. October 3, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Katie Walsh
Tribune News Service
TOP CRITIC
The combination of a committed central performance from the increasingly gaunt and haunted Bacon, and a jarring, tortured score, makes for an enjoyably nasty brush with the smiling face of evil.
October 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
a finely tuned if derivative cross-country dash for catharsis, ultimately leading back to the remote, dilapidated seat of [protagonist] Rose’s trauma
October 3, 2022
Anton Bitel
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The most significant hallmark of Smile isn’t necessarily about the horrors of trauma but what happens when you’re brave enough to address it and things still go wrong.
October 2, 2022
Valerie Complex
Deadline Hollywood Daily
TOP CRITIC
Though it may be derivative, Smile still manages to be a scary, unsettling ride that’s powered by an impressively committed Sosie Bacon performance and some assured direction. Finn is one to watch.
October 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Amon Warmann
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
For those who appreciate true horror (as opposed to the more palatable version that has supplanted it over the years), this is a reminder that movies of this sort have the twin goals of unsettling and upsetting.
October 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
It is the only truly terrifying movie that I have been able to see in the cinema so far this year, and I doubt very much that any other production will come out that will surpass it. Full review in Spanish.
October 4, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Me gusta el cine
The kind of horror movie that earns the unique qualification of “genuinely scary.”
October 4, 2022 | Rating: B+
Nick Allen
The Playlist
Smile brings us back to those good ole hair-raising times…
October 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Fausto Fernandez
Fotogramas
Any cliches put to work, are done so to urge viewers to participate, before cutting them down with the levels the film is actually prepared to go to.
October 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Jack Bottomley
Starburst
Despite being a first-time director, Finn proves himself no novice, expertly using space, composition, and camera movement to create and maintain an escalating sense of existential dread.
October 3, 2022
Mel Valentin
That Shelf
Smile is not for the faint of heart and is not likely to be the comfy cozy October rainy day watch. This ruthless horror story is grim indictment of mental health stigmas wrapped in a terrifying batch of scares.
October 3, 2022
Lindsay Traves
Pajiba…
Plot
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. Based on Parker Finn’s short film “Laura Hasn’t Slept.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Sosie Bacon, who plays the lead role of Dr. Rose Cotter, is the daughter of actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
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81%
Call Jane (2022)
81%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
Call Jane is a film that delicately handles a sensitive topic, but unfortunately falls short in its execution. While Elizabeth Banks delivers a strong performance, the decision to center the story around a privileged character limits the scope of the film. Director Phyllis Nagy’s use of elegantly understated long takes adds a touch of normalcy to the abortion experience, but the script lacks the necessary depth to truly explore the stakes at hand. Despite its flaws, Call Jane still manages to deliver an important message about women’s health issues and the fight against patriarchal systems. Overall, the film is a safe drama that holds back from going to the places it needs to go, leaving audiences wanting more.
Call Jane is a movie that tackles a sensitive topic with a light touch. The film follows Joy, a privileged woman who becomes involved in an underground abortion network in the 1960s. While some critics found the movie lacking in depth, others praised the performances and the important message it delivers. As a non-critic, I found Call Jane to be an entertaining and thought-provoking film. It’s not often that a movie can make you laugh and cry while also shedding light on a serious issue. Jessica Chastain and the rest of the cast deliver strong performances, and the film’s 60s setting adds to its charm. Overall, I would recommend Call Jane to anyone looking for a movie that’s both entertaining and meaningful.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some language and brief drug use
Year of Release
2022
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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:NA
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Call Jane, drama, 1968 Chicago, abortion, women’s health, medical establishment, Janes, suburban housewife, pregnancy, life-threatening condition, violent political upheaval, American history, Elizabeth Banks starring, Sigourney Weaver starring, Kate Mara starring, Chris Messina starring, Cory Michael Smith starring, Wunmi Mosaku starring, directed by Phyllis Nagy, written by Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi, produced by Claude Amadeo, Robbie Brenner, Lee Broda, Michael D’Alto, Kevin McKeon, David M Wulf, R-rated, brief drug use, some language, box office performance, budget, Dwight Brown reviewed, Caroline Siede reviewed, Ty Burr reviewed, Brian Tallerico reviewed, Philip De Semlyen reviewed, Adrian Horton reviewed, Ema Sasic reviewed, Jimmy Cage reviewed, Patrick McDonald reviewed, Martin Carr reviewed, Jeff Nelson reviewed, Aviva Dove-Viebahn reviewed
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
Sigourney Weaver – Virginia
Kate Mara – Lana
Chris Messina – Will
Cory Michael Smith – Dean
Wunmi Mosaku – Gwen
Director – Phyllis Nagy
Producers – Claude Amadeo, Robbie Brenner, Lee Broda, Michael D’Alto, Kevin McKeon, David M. Wulf
Writers – Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi
Director(s)
Phyllis Nagy
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Claude Amadeo, Robbie Brenner, Lee Broda, Michael D’Alto, Kevin McKeon, David M. Wulf
Film Festivals
Sundance, Berlin
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (61) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (14)
The insightful script wisely takes a touchy subject, makes it personal and centers it around the most unlikely protagonist.
February 8, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Dwight Brown
National Newspaper Publishers Association
TOP CRITIC
Anchored by Banks’ carefully calibrated performance and plenty of elegantly understated long takes from director Phyllis Nagy, Call Jane uses a light touch to make the abortion experience feel exactly like what it is: normal.
January 28, 2022
Caroline Siede
Fox 10 Phoenix
TOP CRITIC
Banks is very good, but the decision to tell this story through its most privileged character feels like a misstep, a screenwriter’s calculation that limits rather than widens the movie’s scope.
January 27, 2022
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
It’s too shallow and more interested in what it’s about than how it is about it.
January 27, 2022
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
While you know the stakes are high, Call Jane never seems particularly interested in proving it.
January 24, 2022 | Rating: 2/5
Philip De Semlyen
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
A meticulous, if not revelatory, film…
January 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Adrian Horton
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Though it never really reaches the heights one would expect with this type of drama, “Call Jane” still delivers an important message.
June 27, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Ema Sasic
Next Best Picture
CALL JANE comes across like a continues success story – you only wish that the stakes would feel bigger and more serious. Still, I just cant deny its entertainment value and its positive and, in any case, quite important message.
February 24, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Jimmy Cage
Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube)
Although the film has many gaps in its context, it still provides an emphasis on abortion being a womans health issue (both physical and mental) and how 1960s sisters had to do it for themselves in the fight against the medical and political patriarchy.
February 19, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Patrick McDonald
HollywoodChicago.com
What audiences get with Call Jane is a humane take on an extremely inflammatory topic.
February 18, 2022
Martin Carr
We Got This Covered
The characters’ journeys lack a compelling hook to keep the audience invested. Call Jane is a safe drama that holds back from going to the places that it needs to go.
February 12, 2022
Jeff Nelson
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While the film is artfully crafted and well-acted, the plot itself falls flat, with too much attention on Joys personal challenges and growth and too little on the Janes.
February 11, 2022
Aviva Dove-Viebahn
Ms. Magazine…
Plot
In 1968 Chicago, a pregnant suburban housewife named Joy must navigate a medical establishment unwilling to help her life-threatening condition, leading her to a clandestine organization of women who provide her with a safer alternative in Call Jane.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Elizabeth Banks delivers a “carefully calibrated performance” in Call Jane, according to critic reviews on Fresh Kernels.
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81%
Tar (2022)
81%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: 6 Oscars
66 wins & 237 nominations
Led by the soaring melody of Cate Blanchett’s note-perfect performance, Tár riffs brilliantly on the discordant side of fame-fueled power.
Tár can be tough to follow, although Cate Blanchett in the title role makes it mostly worth the effort.
Production Company(ies)
Amazon Studios, DUST, Intrepid Pictures, MGM Studios, Prime Video, Tyler Perry Studios, VOD
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited), Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 38m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama/Music
Keyword(s)
starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Mark Strong, Julian Glover, directed by Todd Field, written by Todd Field, Drama, Music, R, Focus Features, $5.1M, reviewed by Spencer Kornhaber, Heather Hogan, tt stern-enzi, James Berardinelli, Brian Truitt, Dwight Brown, David Nusair, Yasser Medina, Loren King, Eric Marchen, Madeline Carpou, Alexandra Milchan, Scott Lambert, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), Lydia Tár, German Orchestra, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, power, society, #MeToo, classical music, cancel culture, Cate Blanchett’s performance, box office performance, MPAA rating, producer names
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $158,620
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $158,620
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,753
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
Noémie Merlant – Francesca
Nina Hoss – Sharon Goodnow
Sophie Kauer – Olga
Mark Strong – Elliot Kaplan
Julian Glover – Andris Davis
Todd Field – Writer/Producer/Director
Alexandra Milchan – Producer
Scott Lambert – Producer
Dolby Atmos – Sound Mix
Dolby Digital – Sound Mix
Scope (2.35:1) – Aspect Ratio
Focus Features – Distributor
Director(s)
Todd Field
Writer(s)
Todd Field
Producer(s)
Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan, Scott Lambert
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
6 Oscars
66 wins & 237 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (228) | Top Critics (62) | Fresh (206) | Rotten (22)
Tár’s mostly riveting two-and-a-half-hour saga turned out to be oddly clarifying. The film does tell its story in an elliptical, at times confounding way, but that stylistic choice shouldn’t be mistaken for moral indecision.
November 21, 2022
Spencer Kornhaber
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
It wants to splash around in the #MeToo conversation without committing to getting wet… Field views identity politics as a zero-sum game that seeks to destroy true art.
November 2, 2022
Heather Hogan
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
There is no one better suited for this role than Cate Blanchett.
November 1, 2022 | Rating: B
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Tar isn’t based on a true story but it possesses an emotional and intellectual honesty that makes it seem more real than countless made-for-mass-consumption biopics.
October 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
Even if you take out the timely “cancel culture” bent, “Tár” works as a really intriguing exploration of the mostly uncharted world of classical music, as “Black Swan” did for ballet and “Whiplash” for jazz.
October 26, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Truitt
USA Today
TOP CRITIC
[Blanchet is] totally convincing as the troubled artist. Yet cold. Cold as the film.
October 24, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
…an exceedingly (and often excessively) deliberate drama that’s rarely, if ever, as compelling and engrossing as one might’ve anticipated…
December 4, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
It offers just enough a performance from Cate Blanchett that hits a high note illustrating the chiaroscuro of a composer, but its pacing is constantly affected by narrative slackness. [Full review in Spanish]
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
Blanchett is a force. She performs nothing less than a spectacular high-wire act. December 2, 2022
Loren King
Newport This Week (RI)
Tár is a captivating composition conducted without a false note by Blanchett.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Eric Marchen
Rogers TV
The brilliance of Tár is in its subversion of our expectations and the nosedive through which we follow Lydia’s increasingly damaged career.
December 2, 2022
Madeline Carpou
The Mary Sue
The overall story arc is realistically complemented with surgical dialogues and striking visual compositions in a timeless contemporary drama to be remembered for its immense qualities.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies…
Plot
Tár follows the life of Lydia Tár, a renowned conductor of a major German orchestra, as her life begins to unravel in a modern way, examining the impact and durability of power in today’s society.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
When Lydia is talking to the two technicians after a rehearsal in Berlin, she requests they send her audio and video recordings, but the console in front of them in the booth is actually for controlling lights, not audio/video.
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81%
Spider-Man (2002)
81%RT Audience Score: 67%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
27 wins & 55 nominations total
Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man swings into action in this classic superhero film that set the standard for Marvel movies to come. Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Peter Parker is endearing and relatable, while the action sequences are thrilling and visually stunning. Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe also deliver standout performances. Whether you’re a die-hard comic book fan or just looking for a fun and exciting movie, Spider-Man is a must-see. Just be careful not to get bitten by any radioactive spiders on your way out of the theater!
Production Company(ies)
Revolution Studios, Red Om Films, Hughes Entertainment,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Iceland
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of action/violence, some language and brief suggestive comments
Year of Release
2002
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2002 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2002
Genre(s)
Action/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris, directed by Sam Raimi, written by David Koepp, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, action, fantasy, PG-13, box office, Columbia Pictures, produced by Ian Bryce, Laura Ziskin, reviewed by Philip Kerr, Alexander Walker, Jack Mathews, David Germain, David Edelstein, Joe Morgenstern, Stephen Silver, Danielle Solzman, Don Shanahan, Mike Massie, Leigh Paatsch, Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborne, Green Goblin, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn, Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker, Rosemary Harris as May Parker, Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1)
Worldwide gross: $1,892,667,830
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,058,478,253
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 15
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 224,479,635
US/Canada gross: $804,667,830
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $875,162,140
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 17
US/Canada opening weekend: $260,138,569
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $282,928,456
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 4
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $200,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $217,521,344
Production budget ranking: 74
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $117,135,244
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,723,821,665
ROI to date (est.): 515%
ROI ranking: 247
Willem Dafoe – Norman Osborne, Green Goblin
Kirsten Dunst – Mary Jane Watson
James Franco – Harry Osborn
Cliff Robertson – Ben Parker
Rosemary Harris – May Parker
Director(s)
Sam Raimi
Writer(s)
David Koepp, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Producer(s)
Ian Bryce, Laura Ziskin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
27 wins & 55 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (246) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (221) | Rotten (25)
To me the only marvel about this Marvel Comics cinema hero is that Americans should be going to see him in such large numbers.
July 7, 2015
Philip Kerr
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
It’s the unexpectedness of finding a genuine couple of young lovers caught in its web that turns spectacle into sympathy and restores life-size emotion to outside imagination.
July 7, 2015
Alexander Walker
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Spider-Man is an almost-perfect extension of the experience of reading comic-book adventures.
July 7, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jack Mathews
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
With earnest, unpretentious delivery, Maguire is an eminently likable hero audiences will root for from his earliest moments as the class wimp.
August 3, 2013
David Germain
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
At its best, Spider-Man takes the adolescent yearning at the heart of most superhero sagas and gives it a lovely swing.
August 3, 2013
David Edelstein
Slate
TOP CRITIC
Coarse mayhem notwithstanding, Spider-Man will probably provoke a pandemic of arachnophilia.
April 12, 2013
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
The first Spider-Man isnt the best of Raimis three Spidey films, but it’s a very important film, one that set the template for how Marvel superhero movies would look for the next 20 years. (20th anniversary)
May 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Tilt Magazine
The 2002 Spider-Man film is crucial for how it changed both blockbusters and the superhero genre for generations to come.
May 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Raimi made this special.
December 17, 2021
Don Shanahan
Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast
The visuals even out the problems with characters and storyline concepts for a first-class comic book adaptation that impresses more often than not.
November 9, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
A perfectly-cast Tobey Maguire leads from the front with a surprisingly textured performance for a blockbuster, and the back-up he receives from co-stars Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe and the electric direction of Sam Raimi is equally effective.
May 12, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
A true masterpiece, er, make that, web-masterpiece.
November 15, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens…
Plot
Peter Parker’s secret identity is revealed to the entire world. Desperate for help, Peter turns to Doctor Strange to make the world forget that he is Spider-Man. The spell goes horribly wrong and shatters the multiverse, bringing in monstrous villains that could destroy the world.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film Spider-Man on Fresh Kernels.
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81%
The Killing of Two Lovers (2021)
81%RT Audience Score: 67%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 12 nominations
The Killing of Two Lovers unites deft direction and an artfully assembled cast in service of a powerful story.
The Killing of Two Lovers” is a film that will leave you breathless, but not because it’s action-packed. No, this movie is a slow burn that builds tension with every passing moment. The sound design and visuals are top-notch, and the performances are so natural that you’ll forget you’re watching a movie. It’s a heartbreaking portrayal of a toxic marriage, and it’s not for everyone, but if you’re willing to give it a chance, you won’t be disappointed. Just make sure you have a box of tissues nearby.
Production Company(ies)
Bandai Visual Company, Cinequanon Eisei Gekijo
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Kanosh, Utah, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.37 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2021
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
The Killing of Two Lovers, drama, 1h 25m, R, directed by Robert Machoian, written by Robert Machoian, produced by Melia Leidenthal and Scott Christopherson, starring Clayne Crawford, Sepideh Moafi, Chris Coy, Avery Pizzuto, genre, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Mark Kermode, Simran Hans, Ariel Klinghoffer, Tim Robey, Peter Bradshaw, Max Maller, Susannah Gruder, Brian Eggert, Brett McCracken, Chris Barsanti, Josh Larsen, MPAA rating, separation, family, toxic marriage, relationship, tension, emotion, domestic strife, wide angles, long takes, Hollywood Reporter, powerful story
Worldwide gross: $113,649
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $123,605
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,003
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 13,479
US/Canada gross: $71,162
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $77,396
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,695
US/Canada opening weekend: $25,378
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $27,601
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,392
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
Sepideh Moafi – Nikki
Chris Coy – Derek
Avery Pizzuto – Jess
Arri Graham – Ezra Graham
Robert Machoian – Director/Writer
Melia Leidenthal – Producer
Scott Christopherson – Producer
Director(s)
Robert Machoian
Writer(s)
Robert Machoian
Producer(s)
Melia Leidenthal, Scott Christopherson
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 12 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (103) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (96) | Rotten (7)
Not a film for everybody, but if you start it you’ll absolutely watch through the end. Quite literally breathtaking.
June 23, 2021
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
[A] lean, stylish and frequently heartbreaking drama…
June 6, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Simran Hans
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Airtight sound design, rich visuals and natural performances tell a poignant story.
June 4, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Ariel Klinghoffer
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Writer-director Robert Machoian has fashioned a wintry, clenched tale of domestic strife here, confining all but one sequence inside the 4:3 aspect ratio.
June 4, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
This is a compelling portrait of a toxic marriage.
June 2, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
From such simple beginnings through to all the complexities life can throw at a family, then back to the primal struggles anew, director Robert Machoian’s first solo feature achieves technically what it sets about to portray emotionally, a rare feat.
May 21, 2021
Max Maller
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Its a film built on moments of tension and release more than plot and dialogue, a good representation of how muddled things can get, and how useless words can be, when a relationship is in jeopardy.
February 28, 2022 | Rating: B-
Susannah Gruder
Reverse Shot
Rather than descending into a genre exercise inflected with indie aesthetics, The Killing of Two Lovers weighs the emotional strain and vulnerability of marriage.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
[Displays] both the dangers of trifling with a sacred covenant, and the valor of fighting to restore it.
January 26, 2022
Brett McCracken
The Gospel Coalition
Robert Machoian’s terse filming style is given to wide angles and dramatically long takes that ratchet up the tension with the technical skill of a bravura action filmmaker.
January 3, 2022
Chris Barsanti
PopMatters
…we don’t know what the distressed main character is capable of-and he doesn’t either.
December 30, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
The devil isn’t in the detail here – the minutiae is the entire movie, and what an unflinching, evocative and heady vision of yearning and emotionally churning it is.
September 19, 2021
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground…
Plot
The Killing of Two Lovers follows David as he struggles to keep his family together during a separation from his wife, Nikki, who has started seeing someone else, leading to a powerful and heartbreaking exploration of a toxic marriage.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about The Killing of Two Lovers.
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81%
Supernova (2021)
81%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 9 nominations
Led by moving performances from Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, Supernova is a heartbreaking look at the emotional toll that comes with accepting mortality
Supernova is a touching and heartwarming film that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the love that exists between two people. The chemistry between Firth and Tucci is undeniable, and their performances are nothing short of remarkable. The film takes you on a journey of love, grief, and acceptance, and it does so with grace and sensitivity. It’s a must-watch for anyone who has ever loved and lost, and for those who believe in the power of love to conquer all. So grab some tissues, settle in, and get ready for a beautiful and unforgettable ride.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Shooting Gallery
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language.
Year of Release
2021
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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 33m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 29, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2021
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
Supernova, Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, directed by Harry Macqueen, written by Harry Macqueen, drama, romance, LGBTQ+, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Deborah Ross, Mark Kermode, Clarisse Loughrey, Donald Clarke, Kevin Maher, Ryan Gilbey, David Reddish, James Luxford, Javier Ocaña, Pere Vall, Santiago Alverú, Lisa Nesselson, R rating, Tristan Goligher, Emily Morgan, Bleecker Street, English, Sam, Tusker, Lilly, Clive, Charlotte, Paul, aspect ratio, flat, 1.85:1
Worldwide gross: $3,415,787
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,715,033
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,260
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 405,129
US/Canada gross: $234,220
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $254,739
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,492
US/Canada opening weekend: $90,096
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $97,989
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,940
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
Stanley Tucci – Tusker
Pippa Haywood – Lilly
Peter MacQueen – Clive
Nina Marlin – Charlotte
Ian Drysdale – Paul
Harry Macqueen – Director/Writer
Tristan Goligher – Producer
Emily Morgan – Producer
Director(s)
Harry Macqueen
Writer(s)
Harry Macqueen
Producer(s)
Tristan Goligher, Emily Morgan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 9 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (199) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (178) | Rotten (21)
his is an intense, intimate, spare film about love, grief and dementia, and the two leads, who play a gay couple, are superb.
July 29, 2021
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
The film has plenty of low-key charm and humour, not least in Sam and Tusker’s believable, tetchy in-car interactions.
June 28, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Firth and Tucci’s performances are remarkable in how delicately they navigate this maze of half-truths and suppressed emotions, all crammed inside their rusty campervan.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A terrific piece of writing about the difficulties of living on the fringes of a catastrophe – acknowledging the danger, but rarely addressing the true terrors that await.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
The real impact of the film, however, comes from the leads’ performances.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Some directors go an entire career without making anything decent — whereas Macqueen has directed half a good film, and shaped dauntless performances from Firth and Tucci, on only his second go.
June 24, 2021
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
Quiet, thoughtful, and with an ending bound to spark debate, Supernova deals less with issues of queerness than issues of love.
March 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
David Reddish
Queerty
Supernova is a gorgeous film that showcases the flair of its stars, and furthers the reputation of a talented director.
March 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Luxford
City AM
Tucci and Firth sustain an otherwise small film. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 27, 2021
Javier Ocaña
El Pais (Spain)
A quiet and delicate road movie, it gives us scenes of exquisite sensitivity. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 26, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Pere Vall
Fotogramas
The film is tender and the leading couple exudes charisma. [Full review in Spanish]
October 18, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Santiago Alverú
Cinemanía (Spain)
A modest but absolutely loving film that’s very involving thanks to wonderful performances…
September 21, 2021
Lisa Nesselson
France24…
Plot
After receiving a life-changing diagnosis, partners Sam and Tusker embark on a road trip across England to visit friends and family, but their plans are tested when secrets are revealed and their love is put to the ultimate test in Supernova.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises the “moving performances” of Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci in Supernova, calling it a “heartbreaking look at the emotional toll that comes with accepting mortality.”
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81%
The Vast of Night (2020)
81%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 12 wins & 44 nominations
An engrossing sci-fi thriller that transcends its period trappings, The Vast of Night suggests great things for debuting director Andrew Patterson
The Vast of Night” is like a time machine that takes you back to the 1950s, but with better camera work and special effects. It’s a sci-fi movie that’s not trying to be the next blockbuster hit, but rather a love letter to the genre. The dialogue is snappy, the acting is top-notch, and the story is intriguing. It’s like “The Twilight Zone” meets “Stranger Things,” but with its own unique twist. So, grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for a wild ride through the vast unknown.
Production Company(ies)
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Voletta Wallace Films, Bystorm Films,
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Prime Video), Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2020 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2020
Genre(s)
Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Gail Cronauer, Bruce Davis, Cheyenne Barton, Gregory Peyton, Adam Dietrich, Melissa Kirkendall, James Montague, directed by Andrew Patterson, written by James Montague, sci-fi, mystery, 1950s, small town, radio DJ, switchboard operator, strange frequency, mysterious signal, UFO, alien abduction, Twilight Zone, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The X-Files, Orson Welles, War of the Worlds, low-budget, one night, long takes, tracking shots, dialogue-driven, patient monologue, live theater performance, high-concept, cerebral, imaginative-dependent, resolution, emotional catharsis, top horror movies, top Netflix series, PG-13, Amazon Studios, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Robert Levin, Nick Schager, Adam Nayman, Brad Newsome, tt stern-enzi, Tasha Robinson, Victor Pineyro, Brian Eggert, Jason Shawhan, Robin Holabird, Katherine McLaughlin
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
Jake Horowitz – Everett
Gail Cronauer – Mabel Blanche
Bruce Davis – Billy (Voice)
Cheyenne Barton – Bertsie
Gregory Peyton – Benny Wade
Director(s)
Andrew Patterson
Writer(s)
James Montague
Producer(s)
Adam Dietrich, Melissa Kirkendall, James Montague
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
12 wins & 44 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (246) | Top Critics (49) | Fresh (228) | Rotten (18)
“The Vast of Night” is an entertaining sci-fi nostalgia piece that’s made with an unusually high level of technical flair.
February 5, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Robert Levin
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
A low-fi genre gem that proves the age-old maxim that less is often more-especially when such minimalism is wielded by gifted artists.
February 2, 2021
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
The technical proficiency of Patterson’s debut is off the charts, and it’ll be interesting to see if and how this gifted filmmaker manages to maintain his independence…
January 27, 2021
Adam Nayman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
Writer-director Andrew Patterson and cinematographer M.I. Littin-Menz are at times breathtakingly mobile as their camera navigates a tiny world frozen in nicotine amber.
July 1, 2020
Brad Newsome
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
This one will leave the hairs on your arm standing up…
June 23, 2020 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
The story of The Vast of Night is nothing particularly special. The storytelling, though, is spectacular.
June 8, 2020
Tasha Robinson
Polygon
TOP CRITIC
Andrew Patterson’s work as writer, producer, director and editor of this film is simply incredible. Grainy to the bones and an homage to all OVNI sub-genre movies out there, while also becoming one of my favorites. Full review in Spanish
April 8, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Victor Pineyro
Seventh Art Studio
The Vast of Night is a film of sharp and efficient craft, and its modest pleasures are bound to enthrall those who want to believe.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
There’s nothing else remotely like this out there, but if there is, it’s waiting for a determined viewer to find it in the fusillade of data streaming throughout the world right now.
September 10, 2021
Jason Shawhan
Nashville Scene
Add other like good dialogue and actors who speak it well, and The Vast of Night works like a ray of light in the dark world of sci-fi retreads…
July 19, 2021
Robin Holabird
KUNR (Reno, NV)
This captivating debut feature pays affectionate and mischievous homage to 1950s sci-fi.
March 13, 2021 | Rating: 8.3/10
Katherine McLaughlin
VODzilla.co
A fun little gem of a flick highly influenced by and paying homage to The Twilight Zone, as well as some other science-fiction works of another era.
February 28, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Meszoros
The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)…
Plot
In 1950s New Mexico, two teenagers investigate a mysterious frequency that has descended upon their town in The Vast of Night, an engrossing sci-fi thriller that transcends its period trappings.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019)
81%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
143 wins & 380 nominations total
Thrillingly unrestrained yet solidly crafted, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tempers Tarantino’s provocative impulses with the clarity of a mature filmmaker’s vision
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is like a time machine that takes you back to the groovy 60s, complete with hippies, movie stars, and a killer soundtrack. Tarantino’s love for cinema is evident in every frame, and the performances from DiCaprio, Pitt, and Robbie are top-notch. Plus, who doesn’t love a good alternate history twist? It’s a wild ride that’s both hilarious and heartwarming, and it’s definitely worth the watch. Just be prepared for some fantastically ill-disciplined and indulgent moments, but hey, that’s Tarantino for you.
Production Company(ies)
Ciné-tamaris Social Animals Rouge International,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language throughout, some strong graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 39m
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Language(s):English, Italian, Spanish, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Damon Herriman, directed by Quentin Tarantino, written by Quentin Tarantino, produced by David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, Quentin Tarantino, comedy, drama, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Adam Nayman, Anne Cohen, Tim Cogshell, Mark Kermode, J Hoberman, Wendy Ide, Brian Eggert, James Luxford, Jeffrey Harris, David Gonzalez, Cory Woodroof, starring Rick Dalton, Cliff Booth, Sharon Tate, Randy, Squeaky Fromme, Charlie, Hollywood, 1969, Manson Family, action star, stuntman, Roman Polanski, mature filmmaker, nostalgia, low-lives, cults, fantasy, reality, witty dialog, extended cameos, pacing, old Hollywood, period drama, historical fiction, Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino’s last film, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Worldwide gross: $377,426,903
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $432,793,701
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 356
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 47,196,696
US/Canada gross: $142,502,728
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $164,655,424
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 463
US/Canada opening weekend: $41,082,018
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $47,468,404
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 251
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $90,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $103,990,909
Production budget ranking: 386
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $55,999,104
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $272,803,688
ROI to date (est.): 171%
ROI ranking: 708
Brad Pitt – Cliff Booth
Margot Robbie – Sharon Tate
Kurt Russell – Randy
Dakota Fanning – Squeaky Fromme
Damon Herriman – Charlie
Director(s)
Quentin Tarantino
Writer(s)
Quentin Tarantino
Producer(s)
David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, Quentin Tarantino
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
143 wins & 380 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Production Design Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (576) | Top Critics (100) | Fresh (492) | Rotten (84)
If there’s something potentially dangerous or reactionary about Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’s nostalgia for a bygone era and its trickle-down frontier heroism, it’s a tension that Tarantino plays with thoughtfully…
December 9, 2019
Adam Nayman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
Like most of Tarantino’s work, Once Upon A Time in… Hollywood is eliciting very strong emotions on both sides of the spectrum.
October 23, 2019
Anne Cohen
Refinery29
TOP CRITIC
I love this movie… When [director Quentin Tarantino] pulls the ripcord and it goes bananas, it is just so much fun.
October 2, 2019
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
You can feel the love of cinema in it, but I thought it was fantastically ill-disciplined and indulgent and whole blocks of “DVD extras.”
August 30, 2019
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
[Tarantino’s] most personal film, it is also the one he has hinted may be his last. If so, he will have quit while he’s ahead.
August 23, 2019
J. Hoberman
The New York Review of Books
TOP CRITIC
This is a film set in a stunningly evoked Hollywood past. It can also be read as a commentary on Hollywood present.
August 18, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino at his most human and mature; much like Jackie Brown, he relies less on referential material and more on exploring rich, fully developed characters who seem to live and breathe.
February 26, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Gloriously grimy, its a masterpiece of nostalgia, allowing (Quentin Tarantino’s) audience to inhabit a world of low-lives and cults.
February 21, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Luxford
City AM
Overall, it’s a good film with superlative acting performances that’s well made and creates an authentic, immersive atmosphere of an idolized, nostalgic 1969 Los Angeles.
February 20, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Jeffrey Harris
411mania
In a world where franchises and reboots rule Hollywood, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is a breath of fresh air as it cements itself as one of the best films of 2019.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
David Gonzalez
Reel Talk Inc.
It might be closing time in Tarantino’s Hollywood, but he just wants to make sure we leave the lights on. If Hollywood gives studios the reassurance that movies like this still matter, maybe they’ll still glow.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Williamson Home Page
Episode 45: The Farewell / Jackie Brown / Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
October 4, 2021 | Rating: 90/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies…
Plot
Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.
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