Anomalisa (2015)
83%RT Audience Score: 71%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
25 wins & 79 nominations total
Anomalisa marks another brilliant and utterly distinctive highlight in Charlie Kaufman’s filmography, and a thought-provoking treat for fans of introspective cinema
Anomalisa is like a puppet show on acid, but in a good way. Charlie Kaufman’s unique vision and attention to detail make this movie a must-see for anyone who wants to experience something truly different. The stop-motion animation is stunning, and the story is both funny and heartbreaking. It’s not your typical rom-com, but that’s what makes it so special. Plus, who doesn’t love a movie with puppets?
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures,
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Datasat
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):English, Italian, Japanese
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2016 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2016
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama/Animation
Keyword(s)
starring David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan, directed by Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson, written by Charlie Kaufman, comedy, drama, animation, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Suzette Smith, Sara Michelle Fetters, Jason Bailey, Mark Kermode, Graham Fuller, Brian Eggert, Jason Adams, Olly Richards, Kanishk Devgan, Joanne Laurier, David Bax, produced by Rosa Tran, Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman, Dino Stamatopoulos, Paramount Pictures, Anomalisa, inspirational speaker, reinvigorated, lively woman, mundane existence, graphic nudity, strong sexual content, introspective cinema, psychological condition, Fregoli delusion, stop-motion animation, realism, surrealism, mature audience, cult film status, human film made with puppets, thought-provoking treat, unique, exceptional experience, philosophical ideas, psychological explorations, paranoia, uncertainty, protagonist’s psyche, intricate majesty, overlooked medium
Worldwide gross: $5,659,286
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,975,062
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,076
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 760,639
US/Canada gross: $3,759,286
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,633,315
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,830
US/Canada opening weekend: $135,222
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $166,661
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,735
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $8,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $9,859,989
Production budget ranking: 1,682
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,309,604
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$8,194,530
ROI to date (est.): -54%
ROI ranking: 1,715
Tom Noonan – Everyone Else (Voice)
David Thewlis – Michael Stone (Voice)
Charlie Kaufman – Director, Screenwriter
Duke Johnson – Director, Producer
Rosa Tran – Producer
Dino Stamatopoulos – Producer
Director(s)
Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson
Writer(s)
Charlie Kaufman
Producer(s)
Rosa Tran, Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman, Dino Stamatopoulos
Film Festivals
Sundance, Venice, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
25 wins & 79 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (277) | Top Critics (75) | Fresh (254) | Rotten (23)
Kaufman has created a very smart movie, and I ended up liking it for what it was. It is not a heartwarming romp. It is a dense, sneaky movie about narcissism, cruelty, and Lisa’s own shy resilience.
February 9, 2021
Suzette Smith
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Anomalisa is fascinating, and I cannot say I was ever bored by anything that Kaufman and Johnson were choosing to show me.
August 16, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
By the time Michael and Lisa are up in that hotel room, trying so heroically to say the right thing, the picture has transcended its gimmicks.
April 27, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
I’ve seen it thrice. It has not palled.
March 14, 2016 | Rating: 5/5
David Sexton
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
There’s something magical about the malaise which raises this above mere misanthropy – a heightened sense of fragile life that perhaps only puppets could hope to achieve.
March 13, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Though fellow fatalists Woody Allen (when in Dostoevskian mode) and Todd Solondz occupy similar territory, the arrival of Kaufman’s stop-motion drama Anomalisa reiterates the uniqueness of [Kaufman’s] surreally skewed metaphysical inquiries.
March 11, 2016
Graham Fuller
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Those who give themselves over to Anomalisa will find a brilliant and profound look through Kaufman’s eyes, always a rare and exceptional experience.
April 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Charlie Kaufman makes love like nobody else. He builds it up from the basement, all the gangly genitals of it, knickers whittled and shined up, authentically imperfectly exquisite. He is the poet of our age
July 2, 2021 | Rating: A
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
The absolutely bloody excellent Charlie Kaufman has directed another classic.
June 8, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Olly Richards
NME
To be perfectly honest, one could make the case for most of Charlie Kaufman’s filmography – as either writer or director – being remembered as exceptional, and deserving of all the praise in the world.
March 29, 2021
Kanishk Devgan
Film Companion
Anomalisa is remarkably crafted with some genuinely moving and amusing moments.
February 26, 2021
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
The experience of watching Anomalisa is, as Kaufman intended, a singular one. It’s never less than enveloping, charming, hilarious or touching.
January 7, 2021
David Bax
Battleship Pretension…
Plot
Michael Stone, an author that specializes in customer service, is a man who is unable to interact deeply with other people. His low sensitivity to excitement, and his lack of interest made him a man with a repetitive life on his own perspective. But, when he went on a business trip, he met a stranger – an extraordinary stranger, which slowly became a cure for his negative view on life that possibly will change his mundane life.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film Anomalisa on Fresh Kernels.
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Notes on Blindness (2016)
83%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 15 nominations total
Notes on Blindness is a film that takes a unique approach to the documentary form, exploring the experience of John Hull, an English writer and theologian who went blind in the 1980s. The filmmakers use a variety of techniques, including blurry scenery and surreal events, to create a visually rich and emotional experience. While some critics have found the film to be exhausting or gimmicky, others have praised its sensitivity and poetic tone. Ultimately, Notes on Blindness is a deeply human document that offers a poignant and thought-provoking reflection on disability and the human experience.
Notes on Blindness is a film that takes a unique approach to the documentary form, chronicling the experience of writer and theologian John Hull as he goes blind. While some critics found the film to be visually rich and emotionally powerful, others felt that the filmmakers relied too heavily on gimmicks and surreal imagery. Overall, the film is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of disability, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Plus, it’s a great excuse to wear sunglasses in the movie theater and pretend you’re blind like Daredevil.
Production Company(ies)
Diamond Docs A&E Indie Films, Passion Pictures,
Distributor
Bond/360
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 30m
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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 16, 2016 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 13, 2017
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, blindness, audio diary, human condition, uplifting, edifying, moving, Peter Middleton, James Spinney, Mike Brett, Steve Jamison, Jo-Jo Ellison, Alex Usborne, written by Peter Middleton, James Spinney, starring Marilyn Hull, John M Hull, Miranda Beinart-Smith, Eileen Davis, Tim Gebbels, Simone Kirby, Dolby Atmos, Bond/360, English (United Kingdom), Nov 16 2016 Limited, Apr 13 2017, 1h 30m, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Leah Pickett, Katie Walsh, John DeFore, Odie Henderson, Alan Scherstuhl, Stephen Holden, Vladan Petkovic, Steven Prokopy, Jeremy Polacek, Ellen Dwyer, Jordi Costa, MPAA rating, producer Mike Brett, Steve Jamison, Jo-Jo Ellison, Alex Usborne
Worldwide gross: $104,214
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $128,444
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,996
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 14,007
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
John M. Hull – Himself – Voice
Miranda Beinart-Smith – Imogen
Eileen Davis – Madge Hull
Tim Gebbels – Minister
Simone Kirby – Marilyn Hull
Director(s)
Peter Middleton, James Spinney
Writer(s)
Peter Middleton, James Spinney
Producer(s)
Mike Brett, Steve Jamison, Jo-Jo Ellison, Alex Usborne
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 15 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (40) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (2)
English writer and theologian John Hull, who went blind in the early 1980s and kept an audio diary of his experience, is the subject of this thought-provoking film, which takes an unusual if not always successful approach to the documentary form.
January 5, 2017
Leah Pickett
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Achingly poignant and startlingly immediate
December 1, 2016
Katie Walsh
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
A deeply sensitive interpretation of the subject’s reflective testament on disability.
November 21, 2016
John DeFore
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
Quite often, the filmmakers go for blurry scenery, surreal events and odd camera shots that feel more like gimmicks than an accurate representation of its subject’s affliction.
November 16, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4
Odie Henderson
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
The filmmakers create art out of what too often is a documentary stopgap.
November 16, 2016
Alan Scherstuhl
Village Voice
TOP CRITIC
The tone of the narration is so wrenchingly honest that the film never lapses into self-pity or relies on mystical platitudes.
November 15, 2016
Stephen Holden
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Immensely creative and poetic.
September 1, 2020
Vladan Petkovic
Cineuropa
The film is ambitious, carefully and skillfully crafted, and tirelessly constructed into a magnificent journey of the heart and mind.
April 30, 2020
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
Adventurous and intimate and unworried by the wall dividing fiction and nonfiction, Peter Middleton’s and James Spinney’s debut, Notes on Blindness, is a wondrous film, a thing of magic and a deeply human document.
February 4, 2020
Jeremy Polacek
Hyperallergic
Visually rich and emotional it is impressive piece of film, but its sobriety and highly stylised nature means it can turn into an exhausting watch.
April 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Ellen Dwyer
One Room With A View
It is not an odyssey about overcoming adversity, but rather the meticulous chronicle of the pulse that maintains an individual with the loss of his vision. [Full Review in Spanish]
March 18, 2019
Jordi Costa
El Pais (Spain)
A visual pleasure. [Full review in Spanish]
March 12, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Janire Zurbano
Cinemanía (Spain)…
Plot
Notes on Blindness follows the journey of writer John Hull as he goes blind and begins to document his experience on audio cassette, resulting in a thought-provoking and poetic reflection on the human condition.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features the real-life audio recordings of writer John Hull, who went blind in the early 1980s.
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James White (2015)
83%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 34 nominations
Led by powerfully complementary performances from Christopher Abbott and Cynthia Nixon, James White offers an affecting calling card for debuting writer-director Josh Mond
James White” is like a rollercoaster ride, but instead of loops and drops, it’s a ride through agony, vomit, and terror. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s a refreshing take on terminal illness that doesn’t sugarcoat the experience. Plus, Christopher Abbott’s performance is a revelation, showing off his leading-man potential. Sure, it’s a bummer of a movie, but it’s an accomplished and compelling film that resonates honestly with its audience. Just make sure you have some tissues nearby.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
The Film Arcade
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Metropolitan Surgery Center – 433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for drug use, some sexuality/nudity, and language
Year of Release
2015
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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 26m
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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 13, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2016
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Kid Cudi, Ron Livingston, Makenzie Leigh, David Call, directed by Josh Mond, written by Josh Mond, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Ryan Gilbey, Suzanne Condie Lambert, Soren Andersen, Alison Willmore, Steven Rea, J.R Jones, C.J Prince, Tori Brazier, Naila Scargill, Bernard Boo, Glenn Heath Jr., Pat Padua, produced by Max Born, Sean Durkin, Melody C Roscher, F.A Eric Schultz, Antonio Campos, R MPAA rating, cancer, alcoholism, New York City, family, relationships, coming of age, emotional, powerful, affecting, debut film, independent film, Sundance Film Festival, The Film Arcade
Worldwide gross: $101,368
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $126,534
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,000
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 13,799
US/Canada gross: $101,368
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $126,534
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,626
US/Canada opening weekend: $12,007
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $14,988
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,604
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
Cynthia Nixon – Gail White
Kid Cudi – Nick
Ron Livingston – Ben
Makenzie Leigh – Jayne
David Call – Elliot
Director(s)
Josh Mond
Writer(s)
Josh Mond
Producer(s)
Max Born, Sean Durkin, Melody C. Roscher, F.A. Eric Schultz, Antonio Campos
Film Festivals
Sundance, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 34 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (75) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (6)
It’s not easy viewing by any means. But it is strangely refreshing for a movie to show us that terminal illness involves agony and vomit and terror, despite what Beaches might have told us.
February 24, 2016
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
Whether you want to spend time with “James White” depends on your tolerance for yet another film about how hard it is for guys who just feel too much.
December 17, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Suzanne Condie Lambert
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
The experience of watching “James White” is like being shut up in a small, dark, airless room … a sickroom.
December 10, 2015 | Rating: 2/4
Soren Andersen
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s Abbott who’s the revelation, showing off all sorts of previously unseen leading-man potential.
December 4, 2015
Alison Willmore
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
An accomplished and compelling film by writer/director Josh Mond, James White is also pretty much a bummer.
December 3, 2015 | Rating: 3/4
Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
Abbott contributes a smart, soulful performance, but Nixon keeps threatening to walk away with the movie as the mother, who can’t get enough of life and whose physical decay is colored by rage, defiance, and terror.
December 3, 2015
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
It gives a very brief, specific glimpse of a situation touching on the universal experience of loss, and through it delivers an incredibly strong drama.
May 31, 2019
C.J. Prince
Way Too Indie
James White is not an enjoyable film, but it amply fulfills its goal in being a piece that resonates honestly with its audience.
April 22, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Tori Brazier
One Room With A View
A minimal approach creates an unflinching character study that relies on performance over traditional narrative.
March 4, 2019
Naila Scargill
FilmLand Empire
A chillingly up-close-and-personal observation of a young man bubbling with so much emotion that he exists perpetually at the precipice of physical and psychological implosion.
February 22, 2019
Bernard Boo
Way Too Indie
An unnervingly personal character study about alienation and self-pity in the millennial age.
November 3, 2018
Glenn Heath Jr.
San Diego CityBeat
James White is a heartbreaking movie that runs on emotional adrenaline more than dramatic structure.
August 28, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5
Pat Padua
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
A young man in New York City struggles to come to terms with his reckless behavior while his mother battles cancer in James White.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Christopher Abbott delivers a “phenomenal” performance in the lead role.
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The Walk (2015)
83%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 17 nominations
The Walk attempts a tricky balancing act between thrilling visuals and fact-based drama — and like its wire-walking protagonist, pulls it off with impressive élan
The Walk” is a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, but not just because of the heights. The story of Philippe Petit’s daring tightrope walk between the Twin Towers is brought to life with stunning visuals and a whimsical charm that will keep you engaged from start to finish. While the climax is undeniably the highlight of the film, the journey to get there is just as fun, filled with surprise allies and last minute escapes. Director Robert Zemeckis may not have made a perfect film, but he certainly made an unforgettable one. Just make sure you have a strong stomach before you watch it in 3D on the largest screen available!
Production Company(ies)
ARTE Bavaria Film International, Corazón International,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Montréal, Québec, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements involving perilous situations, and for some nudity, language, brief drug references and smoking
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 4m
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Language(s):English, French, Czech
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2016
Genre(s)
Biography/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Clément Sibony, César Domboy, directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne, biography, drama, adventure, PG rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by J Hoberman, Max Weiss, Jason Bailey, Tara Brady, Bilge Ebiri, Alison Willmore, Brian Eggert, Don Shanahan, George Fenwick, Olly Richards, Richard Crouse, high-wire artist, World Trade Center, Philippe Petit, Papa Rudy, Annie, Jean-Pierre, J.P., Jean-Louis, Jeff, Jean-François, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Sony Pictures Entertainment, fact-based drama, thrilling visuals, impressive élan, balancing act, tightrope, August 7, 1974, death-defying stunt, mentor, physicality, minor event, whimsical, charm, dizzying finale, love story, Twin Towers, obsession
Worldwide gross: $61,181,942
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $76,371,482
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,147
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,328,406
US/Canada gross: $10,137,502
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,654,323
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,546
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,560,299
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,947,672
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,207
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $35,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $43,689,392
Production budget ranking: 884
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,526,738
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,155,352
ROI to date (est.): 14%
ROI ranking: 1,329
Ben Kingsley – Papa Rudy
Charlotte Le Bon – Annie
James Badge Dale – Jean-Pierre, J.P.
Clément Sibony – Jean-Louis
César Domboy – Jeff, Jean-François
Robert Zemeckis – Director/Writer
Steve Starkey – Producer
Jack Rapke – Producer
Christopher Browne – Writer
Director(s)
Robert Zemeckis
Writer(s)
Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne
Producer(s)
Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 17 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (279) | Top Critics (73) | Fresh (231) | Rotten (48)
The stunt is worth the wait. In a sense it’s something we’ve been waiting for since September 12, 2001.
March 28, 2017
J. Hoberman
The New York Review of Books
TOP CRITIC
Just the mechanics of getting to the roof are fun — filled with surprise allies and strokes of luck and last minute escapes.
June 12, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s applause-worthy work, and a killer climax. But a killer climax does not a motion picture make.
May 3, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Robert Zemeckis latest piece of cinematic wizardry is not a good film – but it may be the greatest Imax film ever made.
February 25, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
There’s something charming about the use of all this technology to depict what was, ultimately, a minor event.
December 7, 2015
Bilge Ebiri
Nashville Scene
TOP CRITIC
The Walk turns what is a relatively straightforward act – albeit a scarily placed one – into something stunning by restoring a sense of physicality to what’s happening onscreen.
November 10, 2015
Alison Willmore
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
Zemeckis separates the audience from the profundity of what Petit accomplished by allowing his visual components to overshadow the inconceivable real-life story.
May 12, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
What keeps “The Walk” winning is the uncompromising visual artistry at play.
March 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Don Shanahan
Every Movie Has a Lesson
A fascinating story regardless, and well worth a watch – if you can stomach heights.
June 24, 2021
George Fenwick
Stuff.co.nz
The very-high-wire sequence is genuinely gasp-inducing. See it in 3D on the largest screen available.
April 23, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Olly Richards
NME
Director Robert Zemeckis takes his time getting to the walk. He treats the story as a procedural, although a whimsical one, that tries to slide by on charm for two thirds of it’s running time.
March 4, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Though the conclusion – conceived to wrap up personal relationships and pay tribute to the World Trade Center – loses steam, the headlining stunt is exhilaratingly triumphant.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins…
Plot
Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man – Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) – has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Petit and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Robert Zemeckis, the director of such marvels as Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future, Polar Express and Flight, again uses cutting edge technology in the service of an emotional, character-driven story. With innovative photorealistic techniques and IMAX 3D wizardry, The Walk is true big-screen cinema, a chance for moviegoers to viscerally experience the feeling of reaching the clouds. The film, a PG-rated, all-audience entertainment for moviegoers 8 to 80, unlike anything audiences have seen before, is a love letter to Paris and New York City in the 1970s, but most of all, to the Towers of the World Trade Center.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for The Walk.
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Obvious Child (2014)
83%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: 10 wins & 29 nominations
Tackling a sensitive subject with maturity, honesty, and wit, Obvious Child serves as a deeply promising debut for writer-director Gillian Robespierre
Obvious Child is the kind of movie that makes you laugh, cry, and feel all the feels. It’s a raunchy sex farce that never feels like it’s preaching to you, but also manages to represent a moderate position about a hot button topic. Jenny Slate is a winning companion and carries the emotional weight of the story while still providing the lion’s share of laughs. It’s a film that is confidently vulnerable and genuinely honest, and Slate’s Donna feels grounded in something incredibly relatable and real. Plus, it’s just plain cool to watch. What more could you want?
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm,
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and sexual content
Year of Release
2014
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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 23m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2014 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2014
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Gabe Liedman, Polly Draper, Richard Kind, directed by Gillian Robespierre, written by Gillian Robespierre, comedy, R rating, box office gross $3.1M, reviewed by Jordan Hoffman, Candice Frederick, Richard Corliss, Kate Erbland, Guy Lodge, Sam Adams, Christopher Llewellyn Reed, David Bax, Richard Crouse, Richard Propes, Elisabeth Holm, A24, unplanned pregnancy, abortion, stand-up comedian, graduate student, adulthood, sensitive subject, maturity, honesty, wit, promising debut, identity politics, humor, moderate position, hot button topic
Worldwide gross: $3,325,417
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,155,931
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,225
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 453,209
US/Canada gross: $3,123,963
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,904,164
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,877
US/Canada opening weekend: $77,315
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $96,624
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,947
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 Lacy – Max
Gaby Hoffmann – Nellie
Gabe Liedman – Joey
Polly Draper – Mrs. Stern
Richard Kind – Mr. Stern
Elisabeth Holm – Producer
Gillian Robespierre – Director, Writer
Director(s)
Gillian Robespierre
Writer(s)
Gillian Robespierre
Producer(s)
Elisabeth Holm
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
10 wins & 29 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (168) | Top Critics (62) | Fresh (152) | Rotten (16)
Beyond the identity politics and humor, Obvious Child goes the extra mile to represent a seldom voiced, moderate position about a hot button topic.
January 4, 2018
Jordan Hoffman
Times of Israel
TOP CRITIC
It doesn’t overtly try to be anything more than what it is, which makes it that much more cool to watch.
September 2, 2017 | Rating: B+
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
Robespierre’s direction of the many fine actors she assembled is assured, her sense of pacing nicely loose-limbed.
January 5, 2015
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s bold, but it’s not a film that’s just trying to be bold; it’s just trying to be real — and it is.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: A-
Kate Erbland
Film School Rejects
TOP CRITIC
This generous, hilarious character study suggests Jenny Slate has more still to offer.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: B
Guy Lodge
HitFix
TOP CRITIC
Slate, who had a brief and unremarkable tenure on Saturday Night Live, proves a winning companion; it’s a hang-out movie, and she’s fun to hang out with.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: B
Sam Adams
Philadelphia City Paper
TOP CRITIC
In its refusal to judge Donna even as she struggles to earn our respect, OBVIOUS CHILD may just be the most radical film of 2014. Of course, it’s also a raunchy sex farce which never feels like it’s preaching to you. What more could you want?
May 19, 2022
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
Hammer to Nail
Obvious Child is as successful a comedy as it is an argument for its cause.
March 4, 2021
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
Slate does the heavy lifting, appearing in every scene and carrying the emotional weight of the story, while still providing the lion’s share of laughs.
February 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
A film that is confidently vulnerable and genuinely honest while acknowledging the masks that we so easily wear in our daily lives.
September 18, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Slate’s Donna feels grounded in something incredibly relatable and real, as does the movie’s handling of its hot button plot points. Slate and Lacy have so much effortless charm and chemistry that they’re hard to resist.
March 10, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Karl Delossantos
Smash Cut Reviews
[A] lot of potential that obviously isn’t realized.
December 14, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/5
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens…
Plot
An immature comedian must navigate adulthood after an unplanned pregnancy resulting from a fling with a graduate student in Obvious Child.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about Obvious Child.
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Venus (2006)
83%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 18 nominations
Audiences may attend to witness Peter O’Toole’s Oscar-worthy performance, but they’ll also be treated to a humane, tender exploration of maturing with both dignity and irreverence
Venus is like a fine wine – it gets better with age. Peter O’Toole’s performance is a masterpiece, and it’s heartwarming to see him go out with a bang. Sure, the film may not say anything groundbreaking about aging, but who cares when you have Grumpy Old Men shtick and bossa nova-inflected pop? Plus, Jodie Whittaker holds her own against the icon, which is no small feat. And let’s not forget the refusal to yield to the idea that it’s “icky” for old people to think about sex – bravo! Overall, Venus is a comedic and dramatic delight that’s worth watching for the performances alone.
Production Company(ies)
El Deseo Antena 3 Televisión Good Machine
Distributor
Miramax Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Théâtre Hébertot – 78 bis Boulevard des Batignolles, Paris 17, Paris, France
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2013
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):French, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2006 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2007
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Peter O’Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Richard Griffiths, Vanessa Redgrave, Julian Rhind-Tutt, directed by Roger Michell, written by Hanif Kureishi, drama, romance, R rating, box office gross $3.3M, reviewed by Ty Burr, Roger Moore, Joshua Rothkopf, Marc Savlov, Stephanie Zacharek, Mark Kermode, Yasser Medina, Joanne Laurier, Leigh Paatsch, Michael Dequina, Heather Huntington, aging, friendship, maturing, Oscar-worthy performance, veteran British actors, Ian’s grand-niece, Jessie, exploring life, dignity, irreverence, Miramax Films, Kevin Loader, 1h 35m
Worldwide gross: $8,350,026
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $10,607,439
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,952
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,156,755
US/Canada gross: $373,605
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $474,608
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,336
US/Canada opening weekend: $24,761
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $31,455
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,356
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
Leslie Phillips – Ian
Jodie Whittaker – Jessie
Richard Griffiths – Donald
Vanessa Redgrave – Valerie
Julian Rhind-Tutt – Michael
Director(s)
Roger Michell
Writer(s)
Hanif Kureishi
Producer(s)
Kevin Loader
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 18 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (154) | Top Critics (51) | Fresh (135) | Rotten (19)
November 24, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
O’Toole spent so many years being better than the little material that he was offered that it’s heartening to see him sprint toward the finish of his career with such a flourish. If this is his curtain call, it’s a glorious one.
February 9, 2007 | Rating: 5/5
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
If only [director] Michell’s film actually said something about aging, and didn’t feel the need to include Grumpy Old Men shtick and bland bossa nova-inflected pop.
February 3, 2007 | Rating: 2/6
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
It comes as a pleasant shock, actually, to see newcomer Whittaker holding her actorly own against the icon O’Toole.
February 3, 2007 | Rating: 4/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Venus belongs to O’Toole. This is, hands down, my favorite performance of the year, largely because I love the way O’Toole (and the filmmakers) refuse to yield to the all-too-pervasive idea that it’s ‘icky’ for old people to even think about sex.
February 3, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
Roger Michel knows how to do People-in-Rooms better than most directors do, but the joys of it really are the performances and it’s worth seeing for O’Toole and Phillips together.
January 29, 2007
Mark Kermode
BBC Radio Five Live
TOP CRITIC
It has some tragicomic moments that work with an endearing performance by O’Toole to dialogue about aging, passion and death, but the narrative is a bit soft. [Full review in Spanish]
June 17, 2021 | Rating: 6/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
Despite an elegantly rendered interpretation of the dilemma of these aging men, Venus proves to be unnecessarily light fare…
September 2, 2020
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
A master class in acting from the great Peter O’Toole is the calling card of this poised and involving comedy-drama.
July 31, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
A starring vehicle for an aging star who receives deafening awards buzz not so much for the performance than, it seems, for simply being alive.
January 20, 2012 | Rating: 2/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
February 9, 2011 | Rating: 7/10
Heather Huntington
ReelzChannel.com
It’s a pleasure to have Peter O’Toole’s company here – likely for the last time in a role of such magnitude & majesty, bangs still swept back in boyish wisps and his sky-blue eyes vibrant and hungry. A loving, lyrical, eloquent sonnet to elderly sunsets.
November 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/4
Nick Rogers
The Film Yap…
Plot
In Venus, veteran British actors Maurice and Ian navigate their friendship and routines in their 70s until the arrival of Ian’s grand-niece, Jessie, shakes things up and teaches Maurice about life and love.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Peter O’Toole’s “glorious” performance in Venus, calling it a “master class in acting.”
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Only Lovers Left Alive (2014)
83%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 44 nominations
Worth watching for Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton’s performances alone, Only Lovers Left Alive finds writer-director Jim Jarmusch adding a typically offbeat entry to the vampire genre
Only Lovers Left Alive is the perfect movie for anyone who wants to hang out with vampires and listen to some old soul records. It’s a fun and sweet character study that’s both enjoyable and artful. Plus, Tilda Swinton dancing freely and wholeheartedly is a scene that you won’t want to miss. And let’s not forget about Detroit, which looks like a place any vampire would be happy to be. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy this sparkling script and charismatic cast that injects a new burst of life into the vampire genre.
Production Company(ies)
HBO Documentary Hit The Ground Running Films, Notorious Pictures,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Hamburg, Germany
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and brief nudity
Year of Release
2013
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Surround 7.1 Datasat Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 2m
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Language(s):English, French, Arabic, Turkish
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 2014 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 19, 2014
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Anton Yelchin, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt, Jeffrey Wright, directed by Jim Jarmusch, written by Jim Jarmusch, drama, romance, horror, fantasy, R rating, box office gross $1.9M, reviewed by Sarah Mirk, Jason Bailey, Jonathan Romney, Rene Rodriguez, Bill Goodykoontz, Tom Long, Nikki Baughan, Taylor Baker, Matt Patches, Kristy Strouse, Dustin Chang, art film, vampire genre, centuries-old, modern society, artistic, sophisticated, offbeat, character study, Detroit, Jeremy Thomas, Reinhard Brundig, Sony Pictures Classics
Worldwide gross: $7,609,187
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,666,316
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,973
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,054,124
US/Canada gross: $1,879,534
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,387,662
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,989
US/Canada opening weekend: $87,989
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $111,777
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,897
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,892,436
Production budget ranking: 1,720
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,788,577
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$4,014,697
ROI to date (est.): -29%
ROI ranking: 1,561
Tom Hiddleston – Adam
Anton Yelchin – Ian
Mia Wasikowska – Ava
John Hurt – Christopher Marlowe
Jeffrey Wright – Dr. Watson
Director(s)
Jim Jarmusch
Writer(s)
Jim Jarmusch
Producer(s)
Jeremy Thomas, Reinhard Brundig
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest, Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 44 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (208) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (179) | Rotten (29)
The film is mostly a fun, sweet character study, but it’s enjoyable flow is marred periodically by its own desire to be cool.
January 20, 2021
Sarah Mirk
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Somewhere around the lovely scene of Tilda Swinton dancing, freely and wholeheartedly, to the old soul record, Jarmusch’s M.O. becomes clear: ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ is a hanging-out move, just with vampires.
June 18, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
It makes for one of the most enjoyable and artful pieces of cinematic dandyism in the Jarmusch catalog, and for all its poised flipness, one of the saddest and most serious.
July 1, 2014
Jonathan Romney
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Even vampires get the blues.
May 8, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
This is a film that finds horror not in the extreme, but in the mundane. That alone makes it a worthwhile entry in a genre that it both inhabits and rises above.
May 8, 2014
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Somehow it’s all very entertaining and weird and fitting, with Detroit looking like a place any vampire would be happy to be.
May 2, 2014 | Rating: B
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
A sparkling script and charismatic cast injects a new burst of life into a genre that’s become pallid and toothless…
January 11, 2022
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
An appetite for blood is exchanged for a lust of human culture. Written and instrumental, creators and sites of creation.
August 19, 2021 | Rating: 95/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
Don’t expect too much plot – this is all about luxuriating in the picture, and sucking down every ounce of blood Jarmusch has drawn from his obsessions.
July 7, 2021
Matt Patches
Polygon
An intellectually inviting, endearing, and wonderful movie. And yes, there are vampires too.
March 7, 2021
Kristy Strouse
Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying
With Jamusch’s deadpan humor abound, Only Lovers Left Alive is a beautiful, funny, playful pun at vampire genre and also a poignant contemplation on long term relationship. I mean, how do you keep up the freshness when you have eternity together?
February 24, 2021
Dustin Chang
Floating World
With great performances all around, Beyond the Hills is an emotionally exhausting experience. Even with a running time of 2 1/2 hours, the film succeeds in holding your attention from beginning to end with unrelenting tension.
February 24, 2021
Dustin Chang
ScreenAnarchy…
Plot
Set against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangiers, an underground musician, deeply depressed by the direction of human activities, reunites with his resilient and enigmatic lover. Their love story has already endured several centuries at least, but their debauched idyll is soon disrupted by her wild and uncontrollable younger sister. Can these wise but fragile outsiders continue to survive as the modern world collapses around them?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston’s performances are worth watching alone.
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83%
Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
83%RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 74 nominations total
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating form of entertainment, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience.”
Review 2: “I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment and let me tell you, it was a culinary delight! The flavors were so exquisite, I wanted to lick the plate clean. And the service? Top-notch! I felt like royalty. If you’re looking for a restaurant that will make your taste buds dance and your heart sing, this is the place for you!
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort – 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including some unsettling images
Year of Release
2013
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital SDDS Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Adam Driver, starring Annette Bening, directed by Scott Z Burns, written by Scott Z Burns, political thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Peter Debruge, produced by Jennifer Fox, MPAA rating, CIA, Senate Intelligence Committee, torture report, investigation, government secrets, whistleblower, drama, suspense, Adam Driver movies, Annette Bening movies, Scott Z Burns movies, political movies, thriller movies, drama movies, suspense movies, whistleblower movies, government secrets movies, investigation movies, CIA movies, Senate Intelligence Committee movies, torture report movies, Peter Debruge reviews, Jennifer Fox productions, critically acclaimed, award-winning, intense, gripping, thought-provoking, controversial, timely, relevant, powerful, emotional, must-see
Worldwide gross: $117,867,984
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $149,733,362
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 833
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 16,328,611
US/Canada gross: $83,301,580
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $105,821,998
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 711
US/Canada opening weekend: $413,373
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $525,128
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,394
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $35,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $44,462,181
Production budget ranking: 878
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,942,885
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $81,328,296
ROI to date (est.): 119%
ROI ranking: 860
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 74 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
Plot
When Walt Disney’s (Tom Hanks’) daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ (Emma Thompson’s) “Mary Poppins”, he made them a promise – one that he didn’t realize would take twenty years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles, California to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all of the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Richard M. Sherman (Jason Schwartzman) and Robert B. Sherman (B.J. Novak), Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn’t budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing movies in cinematic history.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Locke (2014)
83%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A one-man show set in a single confined location, Locke demands a powerful performance — and gets it from a never-more-compelling Tom Hardy
Locke is a movie that’s like a car ride with Tom Hardy, and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want that? Sure, the whole thing takes place in a car and it might sound like a gimmick, but Hardy’s performance is so captivating that you’ll forget you’re just watching a guy drive and talk on the phone. It’s intense, it’s claustrophobic, and it’s surprisingly emotional. Plus, you get to hear Tom Hardy’s Welsh accent for an hour and a half, and that’s worth the price of admission alone. So buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Production Company(ies)
Razor Film Produktion GmbH, Highlook Communications, Group Rotana Film Production
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2014
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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 24m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2014 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 12, 2014
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Tom Holland, Olivia Colman, Alice Lowe, directed by Steven Knight, written by Steven Knight, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Candice Frederick, Richard Corliss, Joe Neumaier, Liz Braun, Scott Marks, Guy Lodge, Kip Mooney, Rhian Daly, Richard Crouse, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Stephen A Russell, produced by Paul Webster, Guy Heeley, R rating, construction site, one-night stand, birth of a child, confined location, powerful performance, never-more-compelling Tom Hardy, intense, claustrophobic, psychological tour guide, emotional turmoil, experimental nature, solitary onscreen actor, multilayered, terrific, compelling performance, monologic discourse, gimmicky idea, cement mix, adultery, isolationism, atmosphere, top horror movies, MCU movies, Netflix series, TV premiere dates, worst horror movies, renewed & cancelled TV shows, 2022’s most anticipated movies, TV & streaming
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
Ruth Wilson – Katrina
Andrew Scott – Donal
Tom Holland – Eddie
Olivia Colman – Bethan
Alice Lowe – Sister Margaret
Director(s)
Steven Knight
Writer(s)
Steven Knight
Producer(s)
Paul Webster, Guy Heeley
Film Festivals
Sundance, Venice
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (218) | Top Critics (65) | Fresh (198) | Rotten (20)
… despite its uncertain themes, Hardy’s consuming performance is too fascinating to miss.
September 2, 2017 | Rating: B-
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
[Hardy’s performance is] the reason you’d see Locke, and the reason you may remember it fondly, long after the ride ends.
January 5, 2015
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Yes, it sounds like a gimmick. But Tom Hardy is so compelling, multilayered and terrific in the title role, this one-man show is never dull.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Joe Neumaier
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
As you’d expect from a story that never leaves the confines of a car, Locke is intense and claustrophobic.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Liz Braun
Toronto Sun
TOP CRITIC
Hardy makes for a compelling psychological tour guide, utilizing much more than his right foot to add forward momentum.
January 5, 2015
Scott Marks
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
It’s Hardy’s performance that finally makes more than a neat gimmick of Locke.
January 5, 2015 | Rating: B
Guy Lodge
HitFix
TOP CRITIC
Hardy commands the screen the entire time.
September 9, 2021 | Rating: B
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review
When Hardy’s as brilliantly subtle as this, there’s no need for hokey drama – here, he makes less mean so, so much more.
June 16, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Rhian Daly
NME
There are heightened emotions throughout, but as high as Hardy soars, the film grounds him with a gimmicky idea that keeps him car bound.
February 1, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Too often the experimental nature of the lone locale and its solitary onscreen actor creeps to the forefront, taking the momentum away from Hardy’s almost monologic discourse.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 3/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
This is a film that needs to be experienced.
September 14, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Writer/director Steven Knight wrests a commendable amount of emotional turmoil from the material, with a strange sort of poetry wrought from cement mix.
August 26, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5
Stephen A. Russell
The New Daily (Australia)…
Plot
Jenny, an ambitious, feisty but very successful advertising executive has her drink spiked at a fancy dress party, leading to a brutal sexual assault in the pub toilets by a mysterious figure dressed as a clown. Slowly she rebuilds her life, and as she regains confidence in herself, she returns to work after a six month absence. She soon becomes bogged down with work and when her bullying boss gives her a huge, last minute advertising account with a Saudi-backed circus company, the pressure begins to mount. Forced to work alone throughout the night in the huge office block, it soon becomes apparent she is not alone. Stalking the empty corridors is a familiar, unwanted figure, and Jenny soon discovers she is locked in with Charlie Boy the psychotic clown, driven by a blood lust and an obsession with torment and murder. Blending suspense, horror and dead-pan humor, the film weaves a twisting tale that takes the viewer in a direction they never intended, without ever insulting their intelligence.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Tom Hardy’s “never-more-compelling” performance in Locke, calling it a “one-man show set in a single confined location” that demands a powerful performance.
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John Wick (2014)
83%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Stylish, thrilling, and giddily kinetic, John Wick serves as a satisfying return to action for Keanu Reeves — and what looks like it could be the first of a franchise
If you’re looking for a movie that’s all about a guy kicking butt and taking names, then John Wick is the movie for you. With Keanu Reeves at the helm, this movie is a non-stop thrill ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat. And let’s not forget about the incredible cast of characters that bring this movie to life. From the bad guys to the good guys, everyone is three-dimensional and totally unforgettable. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready for one of the best action movies of all time!
Production Company(ies)
Red Light Films, HBO, Cinemax Documentary Creative Visions
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2014
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 41m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 2014 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 3, 2015
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Dean Winters, Adrianne Palicki, directed by Chad Stahelski, written by Derek Kolstad, action, R-rated, Lionsgate Films, box office gross $43.0M, produced by Basil Iwanyk, David Leitch, Eva Longoria, reviewed by Nick Schager, Jonathan Romney, Donald Clarke, Tim Robey, Geoffrey Macnab, Wendy Ide, Kip Mooney, Nathan Mattise, Richard Crouse, Mike Massie, Brent McKnight, revenge, assassin, violence, guns, dog, car, bounty, mobster, retired, mourning, vengeance, stylish, kinetic, franchise, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Datasat, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $86,013,056
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $43,037,835
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
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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
Michael Nyqvist – Viggo Tarasov
Alfie Allen – Iosef Tarasov
Willem Dafoe – Marcus
Dean Winters – Avi
Adrianne Palicki – Ms. Perkins
Basil Iwanyk – Producer
David Leitch – Producer
Eva Longoria – Producer
Chad Stahelski – Director
Derek Kolstad – Writer
Director(s)
Chad Stahelski
Writer(s)
Derek Kolstad
Producer(s)
Basil Iwanyk, David Leitch, Eva Longoria
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (219) | Top Critics (54) | Fresh (189) | Rotten (30)
If John Wick is the best looking action film in recent memory, it’s also bolstered by a phenomenal cast of actors who, be they in parts big or small, manage to craft three-dimensional characters out of stock archetypes.
November 9, 2015
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
An almost zen-like exercise in wholesale slaughter as abstraction.
April 12, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Jonathan Romney
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Emotions matter little. Story matters less. Morals don’t register at all. But the rhythm of the killing creates its own irresistible machine music.
April 10, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
John Wick works because of its sleek, artisanal dovetailing of style and sincerity.
April 10, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Its saving grace is the sheer operatic excess of the bloodletting.
April 9, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Geoffrey Macnab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Just when you have all but given up hope for Keanu Reeves… there comes the hyper-stylised revenge movie John Wick. And you remember what you loved about him in the first place.
April 9, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The directors find new ways to stage and frame these deadly encounters in a way that constantly feels fresh and exciting.
August 10, 2021 | Rating: B+
Kip Mooney
Central Track
The original John Wick showed beloved icon Keanu Reeves still had plenty of action in him post-Matrix.
July 28, 2021
Nathan Mattise
Ars Technica
Wick is so tough he doesn’t bother to take off his blood-soaked shirt when he starts his quest for vengeance and the movie is just as uncompromising.
February 2, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Rock music, cold stares, and plenty of bullets emphasize Wick’s proficiency, as the plot needs all the help it can get to impart the coolness it desperately wants to exhibit.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 4/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
For a dour narrative about death, loss, and violence, it’s surprisingly good natured.
July 7, 2020 | Rating: A
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
Just when i thought that Keanu Reeves had retired from the action genre, he appears back and in revenge mode with the amazing John Wick. [Full review in Spanish]
June 26, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados…
Plot
After the death of his wife, retired assassin John Wick seeks vengeance against the sadistic mobster who stole his car and killed his puppy, unleashing his deadly skills and putting a bounty on his head.
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