Baby Boy (2001)
85%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 14 nominations
Preachy and repetitive in parts, Baby Boy still manages to exude authenticity, thanks to its competent cast
Baby Boy is a film that explores the complexities of African American life, and it does so with a raw honesty that is both powerful and entertaining. The characters are full-bodied, and the emotions are complex, making it one of John Singleton’s best works to date. While some critics found the film flawed, others praised it for its bold examination of coming-of-age in a world that is often violent and unforgiving. With strong performances from Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, and Ving Rhames, Baby Boy is a must-see for anyone who wants to experience the raw power of African American cinema. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a wild ride!
Production Company(ies)
Zanuck Brown Productions, Universal Pictures,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
11th Avenue / Vernon Avenue, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong sexuality, language, violence and some drug use
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 9m
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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 29, 2001 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2001
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P Henson, Snoop Dogg, Omar Gooding, Adrienne-Joi Johnson, Tamara LaSeon Bass, Ving Rhames, directed by John Singleton, written by John Singleton, produced by John Singleton, drama, R-rated, box office gross $28.7M, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, SDDS, Dolby SR, Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio, reviewed by Jonathan Rosenbaum, Jane Crowther, Susan Stark, Adam Nayman, Andrew Sarris, David Edelstein, Ar
Worldwide gross: $29,381,649
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,516,554
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,336
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,399,842
US/Canada gross: $28,734,552
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $48,426,009
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,083
US/Canada opening weekend: $8,606,403
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $14,504,272
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 810
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $16,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $26,964,615
Production budget ranking: 1,217
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $14,520,445
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,031,493
ROI to date (est.): 19%
ROI ranking: 1,294
Omar Gooding – Sweetpea
Adrienne-Joi Johnson – Juanita
Taraji P. Henson – Yvette
Snoop Dogg – Rodney
Tamara Bass – Peanut
Director(s)
John Singleton
Writer(s)
John Singleton
Producer(s)
John Singleton
Film Festivals
Cannes, Venice
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 14 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (93) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (66) | Rotten (27)
The characters are so full-bodied and the feelings so raw and complex that I’d call this the best thing John Singleton has done to date
January 29, 2010
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Johnson and Rhames are superb as Jody’s charming, hard-working mother and her ex-con boyfriend Melvin.
November 12, 2001 | Rating: 3/5
Jane Crowther
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
November 7, 2001 | Rating: 2/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
It’s an intermittently powerful but deeply flawed film.
August 2, 2001 | Rating: 2/5
Adam Nayman
eye WEEKLY
TOP CRITIC
I felt myself drawn into a vortex of raw emotion from which I could not escape.
July 12, 2001
Andrew Sarris
Observer
TOP CRITIC
One of the most entertaining African-American comedies of manners ever made.
July 6, 2001
David Edelstein
Slate
TOP CRITIC
Singleton never asked for tears or trendy social reform but insisted on the honesty that politicians and the media shunt aside in favor of platitudes. Baby Boy remarkably withholds platitudes.
July 7, 2021
Armond White
National Review
The film is a bold examination of an aspect of African American life. There’s no shortage of sex, violence, or urban realism.
July 4, 2011 | Rating: B
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review
This is yet another coming-of-age tale except that the hero is not a teenager but a young man who goes out of his way to be macho but really is a mama boy.
February 26, 2006 | Rating: C+
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Recommended mainly to the more devoted Singleton fans, Baby Boy is pretty strong evidence of a filmmaker who still has plenty to say.
December 21, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5
Scott Weinberg
DVD Clinic
August 17, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com…
Plot
Baby Boy follows the story of Jody, a 20-year-old African-American man who struggles to find direction in his chaotic life, as he is forced to face the commitments of real life and the consequences of his actions, including fathering two children by two different women and still living with his mother.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Ving Rhames’ performance as Marvin is praised for being a standout in the film.
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Bully (2012)
85%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 1 nomination
Hard-hitting and gracefully filmed, Bully powerfully delivers an essential message to an audience that may not be able to see it
Bully is a documentary that will make you want to punch a wall and hug a kid at the same time. It’s a raw and unfiltered look at the devastating effects of bullying on young people and their families. While some critics argue that the film lacks insight into the bullies themselves, it’s hard to deny the emotional impact of watching these kids suffer. Director Lee Hirsch doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes this film so powerful. It’s a call to action for all of us to do better and be better, and to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. So grab some tissues and get ready to feel all the feels.
Production Company(ies)
Rossen Films,
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Lauderhill, Florida, USA
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 39m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2013
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Bully, documentary, Lee Hirsch, Cynthia Lowen, PG-13, bullying, youth, abuse, persecution, reform school, gun violence, tormented, beaten, teased, ostracized, lesbian, suicide, disturbing content, intense thematic material, all involving kids, some strong language, English, Weinstein Co., $3.5M, Ja’Meya Jackson, Kelby Johnson, Lona Johnson, Alex Libby, Jackie Libby, Philip Libby, reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Lisa Kennedy, J.R Jones, Kimberley Jones, Connie Ogle, Tom Long, Richard Crouse, Richard Propes, Felicia Feaster, Julian Lytle, David Harris, Nicholas Bell, starring Ja’Meya Jackson, Kelby Johnson, Lona Johnson, Alex Libby, Jackie Libby, Philip Libby, directed by Lee Hirsch, written by Lee Hirsch, Cynthia Lowen, produced by Cynthia Lowen, Lee Hirsch, documentary genre, box office performance, budget, critic reviews, producer names, MPAA rating
Worldwide gross: $704,808
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,187,805
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,556
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 129,532
US/Canada gross: $480,811
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $810,305
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,236
US/Canada opening weekend: $47,502
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $80,055
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,021
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
Kelby Johnson – Self
Lona Johnson – Self
Alex Libby – Self
Jackie Libby – Self
Philip Libby – Self
Lee Hirsch – Director, Writer, Producer
Cynthia Lowen – Writer, Producer
Director(s)
Lee Hirsch
Writer(s)
Lee Hirsch, Cynthia Lowen
Producer(s)
Cynthia Lowen, Lee Hirsch
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (142) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (121) | Rotten (21)
It doesn’t pull punches or try to paint a more palatable picture, director Lee Hirsch delivering his saga of kid-on-kid brutality with a didactic verisimilitude that’s decidedly chilling.
April 14, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Bully” is smart and compassionate about the pain of its wounded subjects and the frustration felt by their parents, seemingly abandoned by the system. What the powerful film lacks is insight into bullying.
April 13, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lisa Kennedy
Denver Post
TOP CRITIC
Hirsch seldom gets face time with any bullies or their parents, and he tends to ignore the complicated social and psychological patterns that feed the problem.
April 13, 2012
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Your heart hurts for these kids, and the blood boils, too, at irrefutable evidence that these children are not safe in their schools.
April 13, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
For a film that understandably only scratches the surface of its topic, Bully carries a devastating emotional punch.
April 13, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
It would have been nice if the film had reflected its title a bit more and looked at the bullies themselves – what drives one kid to torture another? Is it a reaction to home life, is it fear, is it innate awfulness?
April 13, 2012 | Rating: B
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
This isn’t a Michael Moore style doc, with a glib host walking you through the issue at hand. Instead this is a fly-on-the-wall doc, cooly observing and reporting on its subject.
January 31, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
If Bully doesn’t make you angry, then you’re not paying attention.
September 4, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
What the filmmakers have captured is extraordinary.
January 16, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Charleston City Paper
Lee Hirsch and his collaborators really made a very good and thought provoking documentary film. As cliché as that may sound it’s true, it’s a really well conceived rallying cry of a film.
January 11, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Julian Lytle
Punch Drunk Critics
Unfortunately, the film’s thesis is somewhat thin (bullying sucks!) and Hirsch doesn’t present us with any recourse to prevent it besides awareness.
November 8, 2019 | Rating: 2.7/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture
Bully isn’t saying anything new, but it is asking us to look at the sickening reality of condoned bullying. But, as if from some Orwellian nightmare, those who need to see it most get no admittance.
July 9, 2019
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com…
Plot
After finding himself at the constant abuse of his best friend Bobby, Marty has become fed up with his friend’s twisted ways. His girlfriend, a victim of Bobby’s often cruel ways, couldn’t agree more and they strategize murdering Bobby with a group of willing and unwilling participants in a small Florida town. In the midst of their plotting, they contemplate the possible aftermath.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features real-life stories of youths who endure vicious persecution at the hands of their peers, including a girl who winds up in reform school after pulling a gun on her tormentors.
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Moulin Rouge! (2001)
85%RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
87 wins & 132 nominations total
A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it’s also daring in its vision and wildly original
Moulin Rouge is like a wild party that you can’t help but get swept up in. It’s flashy, over-the-top, and unapologetically artificial, but that’s what makes it so much fun. The music is infectious, the visuals are stunning, and the romance is swoon-worthy. Sure, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re in the mood for a good time, Moulin Rouge is the perfect movie to get lost in. Just don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!
Production Company(ies)
Eisei Gekijo Hakuhodo Nippon Shuppan Hanbai K. K.
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Madrid, Spain
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexual content
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 6m
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Language(s):English, French, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2001 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2001
Genre(s)
Musical/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, Garry McDonald, directed by Baz Luhrmann, written by Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, musical, drama, PG-13 rating, box office gross of $57.4M, reviewed by David Ansen, Todd McCarthy, Jeannette Catsoulis, Mike Massie, Debbie Lynn Elias, Andrew L Urban, Garth Franklin, A.S Hamrah, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge soundtrack, Parisian nightclub, love affair, creative inspiration, gaudy, glamorous, notorious, beautiful star, Duke of Worcester, The Doctor, Toulouse-Lautrec, Zidler, Fred Baron, Martin Brown, 20th Century Fox, Surround sound, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $184,935,320
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $311,669,358
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 485
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 33,987,934
US/Canada gross: $57,386,607
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $96,712,986
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 769
US/Canada opening weekend: $167,540
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $282,353
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,557
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $50,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $84,264,422
Production budget ranking: 496
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $45,376,391
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $182,028,544
ROI to date (est.): 140%
ROI ranking: 798
Ewan McGregor – Christian
John Leguizamo – Toulouse-Lautrec
Jim Broadbent – Zidler
Richard Roxburgh – Duke of Worcester
Garry McDonald – The Doctor
Director(s)
Baz Luhrmann
Writer(s)
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Producer(s)
Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
87 wins & 132 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Art Direction Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Costume Design Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (200) | Top Critics (52) | Fresh (152) | Rotten (48)
Moulin Rouge seems to defy esthetic gravity: by reveling in all things artificial, it arrives, giddily, at the genuine.
March 8, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
It’s still a one-of-a-kind, we’ll give it that. But its sense of fun is so relentless and excessive, it all ends up being extremely tedious and shallow.
February 14, 2013 | Rating: 2/5
David Jenkins
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Moulin Rouge is a tour de force of artifice, a dazzling pastiche of musical and visual elements at the service of a blatantly artificial story.
July 6, 2010
Todd McCarthy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Mr. Luhrmann and his colleagues have worked like whirling dervishes to make the plot look like it’s moving.
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris
Observer
TOP CRITIC
If it lacks the emotional punch of Luhrmann’s earlier films, and drags towards the end, it is still great fun.
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
‘Gorgeously decadent, massively contrived, and gloriously superficial.’
March 22, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5
Jeannette Catsoulis
Las Vegas Mercury
TOP CRITIC
Bombastic, romantic and inventive, Moulin Rouge not only hooks you with its great soundtrack, but also with its entire production value and execution. Doesn’t matter when or how, but it’ll move you. [Full review in Spanish]
July 30, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Fico Cangiano
CineXpress Podcast
The considerable quirkiness and inventiveness win out, as does the fairytale romance.
March 24, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
In short, Kidman and McGregor shine like diamonds in the sky, proving once again that at least in movies, there is no greater thing than to love and be loved in return – or to have big box office in Hollywood.
November 13, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
Moulin Rouge is a seductive and original film, a turbocharged tribute to romanticism.
October 29, 2018
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
As is… its still an extremely good movie with visuals and songs performed in a way that certainly make it worth seeing in the cinema.
October 29, 2018
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
If its goal was to reveal the emptiness of postmodern bricolage at the blockbuster level, it has succeeded. By any other standard, it’s a mess.
October 29, 2018
A.S. Hamrah
In These Times…
Plot
The year is 1899, and Christian, a young English writer, has come to Paris to follow the Bohemian revolution taking hold of the city’s drug and prostitute infested underworld. And nowhere is the thrill of the underworld more alive than at the Moulin Rouge, a night club where the rich and poor men alike come to be entertained by the dancers, but things take a wicked turn for Christian as he starts a deadly love affair with the star courtesan of the club, Satine. But her affections are also coveted by the club’s patron: the Duke. A dangerous love triangle ensues as Satine and Christian attempt to fight all odds to stay together but a force that not even love can conquer is taking its toll on Satine…
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments are given about Moulin Rouge on Fresh Kernels.
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State and Main (2000)
85%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 8 nominations
State and Main offers plenty of wit and laughs in its lampoons of the movie industry
State and Main” is a movie that takes a hilarious look at the chaos that goes on behind the scenes of a Hollywood production. While some critics found it lacking in the sharpness of Mamet’s other works, I found it to be a fun and lighthearted satire that pokes fun at the film industry. The characters are intriguing and the performances are memorable, making it a great movie for older teens and anyone who wants a good laugh. Overall, “State and Main” is a must-watch for anyone who loves movies and wants to see the lighter side of Hollywood.
Production Company(ies)
El Deseo Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Distributor
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and brief sexual images
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 46m
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Language(s):English, Italian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2001 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
State and Main, R, Comedy, 1h 46m, directed by David Mamet, written by David Mamet, produced by Sarah Green, starring Alec Baldwin, William H Macy, Charles Durning, Sarah Jessica Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, David Paymer, reviewed by Nell Minow, Kimberley Jones, Neil Smith, Robert Denerstein, Peter Travers, Brian Eggert, Brian Orndorf, Jonah Koslofsky, John A Nesbit, Nick Rogers, Michael Dequina, box office gross $6.9M, MPAA rating R, corruption, vanity, greed, movie industry, New England village, money, careers, love, small-town soil, wit, Hollywood satire, behind-the-scenes challenges, filmmaking, comedy, flat aspect ratio, Dolby Stereo, Surround sound mix, Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema
Worldwide gross: $9,206,279
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $15,515,236
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,805
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,691,956
US/Canada gross: $6,944,471
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,703,437
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,572
US/Canada opening weekend: $580,163
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $977,742
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,283
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
William H. Macy – Walt Price
Charles Durning – Mayor George Bailey
Sarah Jessica Parker – Claire Wellesley
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Joseph Turner White
David Paymer – Marty Rossen
Director(s)
David Mamet
Writer(s)
David Mamet
Producer(s)
Sarah Green
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (118) | Top Critics (35) | Fresh (100) | Rotten (18)
Intriguing characters, good movie for older teens.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
March 10, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
April 16, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
Neil Smith
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
February 7, 2001 | Rating: B-
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
TOP CRITIC
February 7, 2001 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
Hollywood corrupts absolutely, and Mamet turns the toxic process into the year’s best and smartest comedy.
February 6, 2001 | Rating: 5/5
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
The film may be the sharpest of all Hollywood satires, a comedy which recognizes the equally chaotic and creative process of filmmaking, while also offering a scathing perspective on a film’s behind-the-scenes challenges.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
A grand escalation of madness seems to be the idea here, but Mamet has difficulty getting to a point of insanity with a lukewarm sense of humor.
August 3, 2021 | Rating: C+
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
It’s shockingly toothless stuff from the man behind Glengarry Glen Ross – nothing cuts as deep as it should.
December 29, 2020
Jonah Koslofsky
The Spool
retains a lightheartedness that pokes fun at the film industry and gives some memorable performances
June 20, 2012 | Rating: B
John A. Nesbit
Old School Reviews
David Mamet, that president emeritus of hard-consonant profanity, often seems as comfortable with softer stuff as a man wearing wool in July. But this on-the-nose Hollywood satire played like Preston Sturges absolved of Production-Code limitations.
October 8, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/4
Nick Rogers
The Film Yap
One giant testimony to unmet potential.
February 15, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com…
Plot
Having left New Hampshire over excessive demands by the locals, the cast and crew of “The Old Mill” moves their movie shoot to a small town in Vermont. However, they soon discover that The Old Mill burned down in 1960, the star can’t keep his pants zipped, the starlet won’t take her top off, and the locals aren’t quite as easily conned as they appear.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for State and Main.
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Meet the Parents (2000)
85%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 wins & 15 nominations total
Despite sometimes sitcom-like execution, Meet the Parents is a hilarious look at familial relationships that works mostly because the chemistry between its two leads is so effective
Meet the Parents is a classic comedy that will have you cringing and laughing at the same time. Ben Stiller is at his best as the put-upon Greg Focker, while Robert De Niro steals the show as the intimidating father-in-law. Sure, some scenes fall flat, but the everyday humor and awkward situations make up for it. If you’ve ever had to meet your significant other’s parents, this movie will hit close to home. Plus, who doesn’t love a good Focker joke?
Production Company(ies)
Twentieth Century Fox,
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG, Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug references and language
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 48m
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Language(s):English, Thai, Spanish, Hebrew, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2000 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2003
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, James Rebhorn, Jon Abrahams, directed by Jay Roach, written by John Hamburg, Jim Herzfeld, Greg Glienna, Mary Ruth Clarke, produced by Robert De Niro, Jay Roach, Jane Rosenthal, Nancy Tenenbaum, comedy, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by Bob Thomas, Lisa Alspector, Nell Minow, Richard Schickel, Derek Adams, Rick Groen, Michael Kleinschrodt, David Nusair, Michael Dequina, David N Butterworth, Film4 Staff, Rob Gonsalves, ex-CIA agent, familial relationships, chemistry, awkward humor, proposal, in-laws, wedding, father, son-in-law, daughter, girlfriend, drug references, sexual content, language
Worldwide gross: $330,444,045
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $573,127,364
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 238
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 62,500,258
US/Canada gross: $166,244,045
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $288,336,294
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 209
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,623,300
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $49,644,703
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 234
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $55,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $95,392,868
Production budget ranking: 435
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $51,369,059
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $426,365,437
ROI to date (est.): 291%
ROI ranking: 471
Ben Stiller – Greg Focker
Blythe Danner – Dina Byrnes
Teri Polo – Pam Byrnes
James Rebhorn – Larry Banks
Jon Abrahams – Denny Byrnes
Director(s)
Jay Roach
Writer(s)
John Hamburg, Jim Herzfeld, Greg Glienna, Mary Ruth Clarke
Producer(s)
Robert De Niro, Jay Roach, Jane Rosenthal, Nancy Tenenbaum
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
7 wins & 15 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (148) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (125) | Rotten (23)
Meet the Parents isn’t as funny as There’s Something About Mary, nor as outrageous. But it confirms that Ben Stiller is the best of today’s young practitioners of frustration comedy.
July 17, 2019
Bob Thomas
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
Scenes that should have been uproarious are weaker than many of the movie’s smaller moments, whose everyday humor isn’t specific to the plot or characters.
April 9, 2012
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Star-driven comedy at times offensive and funny.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Alas, poor Focker. He can’t help himself. And we can’t help ourselves from falling about, equally helpless, at this superbly antic movie.
August 15, 2008
Richard Schickel
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Astutely observed, subtly played and consistently hilarious…
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
When the script puts its faith in the audience, allowing us to find the laughs on our own, the film is irresistible, a bright lark. Yet when the writers panic, upping the antic volume and shifting into crazed sitcom gear, the lark stops.
March 22, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller seem evenly matched, making effective foils.
May 30, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Kleinschrodt
Times-Picayune
…large swaths of the proceedings feel as though they’d be more at home within a garden-variety sitcom.
December 20, 2010 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
What gives the film its special kick is the match of Stiller and De Niro.
January 14, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
Nobody plays put-upon quite like Ben Stiller.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4
David N. Butterworth
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Packed with cringe-worthy moments from beginning to end, Jay Roach’s comedy is for anyone who has ever endured a weekend in the company of potential in-laws.
August 15, 2008
Film4 Staff
Film4
Owes about 55 percent of its charm to De Niro, who can be hilarious just sitting there.
March 11, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com…
Plot
Madly in love with charming schoolteacher Pam, Greg Focker, an unambitious Chicago nurse and chronic underachiever, wants to make a good impression on her father, Jack, more than anything. And, in the following 48 hours, against the backdrop of a hectic weekend at her parents’ house, Greg will have to put his skills to good use and, hopefully, charm his way out of trouble. However, there is one tiny detail: Jack has a knack for uncovering the truth, and Greg has been quite economical with it. Under those circumstances, will he ever get Jack’s approval? Above all, is love blind?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
“Nobody plays put-upon quite like Ben Stiller.” – Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
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The Watchful Eye
85%RT Audience Score:
Creator: Julie Durk
Starring: Mariel Molino, Warren Christie, Amy Acker, Jon Ecker, Aliyah Royale
Ryan Seacrest Productions
Year of Release
2023
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: NA
Aspect ratio: NA
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States
Original premiere: 01/30/2023
Newest season premiere: 01/30/2023
2022-2023 Mid Season Primetime
Genre(s)
Drama, Family, Music, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, War
Keyword(s)
Mystery TV Drama, Serialized Drama TV Drama, Suspense TV Drama, Thriller, TV Shows Created by Julie Durk, TV Shows Starring Amy Acker, TV Shows Starring Kelly Bishop, TV Shows Starring Warren Christie, TV Shows Starring Jon-Michael Ecker, TV Shows Starring Lex Lumpkin, TV Shows Starring Mariel Molino, TV Shows Starring Aliyah Royale, TV Shows Starring Henry Joseph Samiri, ABC Signature Shows, Ryan Seacrest Productions Shows, TV Shows from 2023, TV Shows from United States, English Language, Emmy Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Winners, TV Shows Starring Andrea Londo, Female Writer, Female Producer, Female Showrunner, Latin/Hispanic Lead Cast, Black Lead Cast, Latin/Hispanic Lead Cast, Female Show Creator, Latin/Hispanic Writer, Black Writer, Latin/Hispanic Producer, Asian Producer, Asian Writer
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
Mariel Molino
Molino
Elena Santos
Warren Christie Christie
Matthew Ward
Amy Acker Acker
Tory Ayres
Jon-Michael Ecker Ecker
Scott Macedo
Aliyah Royale Royale
Ginny Welles
Lex Lumpkin Lumpkin
Elliott Schwartz
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
ABC, FOX
Stream Now
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Shrinking
85%RT Audience Score:
Creators: Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein
Starring: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie
Warner Bros.
Year of Release
2023
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Stereo
Aspect ratio: 2.00 : 1
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States
Original premiere: 01/27/2023
Newest season premiere: 01/27/2023
INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTOR:
Warner Bros. International Television Distribution :
Jim Brehm :
+1-818-954-6000
Genre(s)
Comedy, Music, War, Workplace Comedy
Keyword(s)
Single Camera Comedy Digital Comedy, Workplace Comedy, Warner Bros. Television, Doozer Productions, TV Shows from 2023, Movies from United States, English Language, Critics’ Choice Awards Nominees, GLAAD Media Awards Winners, Female Producer, Black Lead Cast, Black Producer, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, LGBTQ Lead Cast, Female Director, Female Writer, 2+ Ethnicity Producer, 2+ Ethnicity Writer
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
Jason Segel
Segel
Jimmy
Jessica Williams Williams
Gaby
Harrison Ford Ford
Dr. Paul Rhodes
Luke Tennie Tennie
Sean
Michael Urie Urie
Brian
Christa Miller Miller
Liz
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
Warner Bros. Television:
Kyle Schmitz
(Development Exec)
Apple TV+:
Dana Tuinier
(Development Exec)
Apple TV+:
Mikaela Burton
(Development Exec)
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Apple, HBO
Stream Now
(Click to Watch)
Coming soon…
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Gladiator (2000)
85%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Won 5 Oscars
59 wins & 106 nominations total
Ridley Scott and an excellent cast successfully convey the intensity of Roman gladitorial combat as well as the political intrigue brewing beneath
Gladiator is the ultimate movie for anyone who loves action, drama, and Russell Crowe’s rugged good looks. I mean, have you seen those muscles? He’s like a walking tank. And Joaquin Phoenix is so convincing as the evil emperor, you’ll want to boo him every time he appears on screen. But let’s not forget about the epic battle scenes – they’re like a symphony of swords and shields. Ridley Scott really outdid himself with this one. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and prepare to be transported to ancient Rome.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Universal Pictures, DreamWorks SKG
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Malta
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for intense, graphic combat
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 34m
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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 5, 2000 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2000
Genre(s)
Adventure/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig, Douglas Wick, directed by Ridley Scott, written by David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Adventure, Action, R, Intense Graphic Combat, $187.7M, reviewed by Kirk Honeycutt, Marc Lee, David Stratton, Peter Bradshaw, Alexander Walker, Ann Hornaday, James Wegg, Jan Stuart, Bill Chambers, Julie Washington, Toussaint Egan, Fico Cangiano, Gladiator, Roman Empire, Maximus, Commodus, gladiator arenas, political intrigue, box office success, MPAA rating, epic-scale, intense combat, historical epic, betrayal, slavery, revenge, costumes, sets, Hans Zimmer, score, ancient Rome, dynamic fights, different combat styles, vivid depiction, grandiose speeches, gorgeous spectacle
Worldwide gross: $465,380,802
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $807,163,804
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 143
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 88,022,225
US/Canada gross: $187,705,427
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $325,559,253
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 166
US/Canada opening weekend: $34,819,017
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $60,390,652
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 172
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $103,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $178,644,825
Production budget ranking: 158
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $96,200,238
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $532,318,741
ROI to date (est.): 194%
ROI ranking: 643
Joaquin Phoenix – Commodus
Connie Nielsen – Lucilla
Oliver Reed – Proximo
Derek Jacobi – Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou – Juba
Director(s)
Ridley Scott
Writer(s)
David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, David Franzoni
Producer(s)
David Franzoni, Branko Lustig, Douglas Wick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 5 Oscars
59 wins & 106 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Costume Design Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Visual Effects Winners, Oscar Best Picture Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (205) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (159) | Rotten (46)
Russell Crowe solidly anchors this epic-scale gladiator movie – the first in nearly four decades – by using his burly frame and expressive face to give dimension to what might otherwise have been comic book heroics.
May 8, 2018
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
It is monumental movie-making: visually thrilling, technically astonishing, and emotionally engaging.
February 28, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Marc Lee
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The journey of Maximus, from triumph on the battlefield through despair and degradation in slavery and then to a final epiphany in the Colosseum is an exciting one – and Russell Crowe plays the character with considerable toughness and authority.
February 25, 2015 | Rating: 4.5/5
David Stratton
sbs.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Throughout it all, Crowe maintains a tough, slot-mouthed reticence; he is very persuasive as the superman of the Colosseum.
February 22, 2015
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
In Russell Crowe, Scott has found an actor who can carry this movie the way Atlas was supposed to carry the globe of the world on his back — in Crowe’s case without stooping.
February 22, 2015
Alexander Walker
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Rather than getting lost in the world Scott has created on screen, Scott asks filmgoers to marvel at how he created that world, and how smoothly he succeeds in manipulating us.
January 8, 2014 | Rating: 2/4
Ann Hornaday
Baltimore Sun
TOP CRITIC
No, this is not Trump in 2021, but Roman Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix is completely believable as the murderous despot) in 130 AD. Seeing this Best Picture of 2000 now brought mixed emotions.
May 6, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Wegg
JWR
We came to praise Crowe, but we marched away with newfound allegiance to Phoenix.
May 4, 2022
Jan Stuart
The Advocate
Oh, to have “original” blockbusters back–no franchise aspirations and nothing to sell except the star’s charisma and 150 ounces of popcorn.
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
With this role, Crowe establishes himself as an action star. His steely gaze rarely changes, yet he conveys the gamut of emotions. His physicality makes the battle scenes a muscular delight.
February 5, 2022
Julie Washington
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gladiator is a sword and saddle epic for the ages and one of Ridley Scott’s most terrific cinematic achievements.
October 22, 2021
Toussaint Egan
Polygon
Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are phenomenal in Ridley Scott’s thrilling gran epic of war, family and history. [Full review in Spanish]
May 25, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Fico Cangiano
CineXpress Podcast…
Plot
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
One audience reviewer asks the famous question from the film, “Are you not entertained?!”
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The Messenger (2009)
85%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 13 nominations
A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster
The Messenger is like a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with moments that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson’s performances are so good, you’ll forget you’re watching a movie and feel like you’re right there with them. It’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to see a war film that doesn’t just rely on explosions and gunfire to make an impact. Plus, who doesn’t love a little bit of Woody Harrelson in their life?
Production Company(ies)
Ashton Productions, The Mirisch Corporation,
Distributor
Oscilloscope Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Bruntal, Czech Republic
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital EXSDDS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 52m
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Language(s):English, Latin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2010
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Michael Chernus, directed by Oren Moverman, written by Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman, drama, romance, war, R rating, reviewed by Ed Koch, Alissa Wilkinson, Laura Kern, Joshua Rothkopf, Peter Bradshaw, Tim Robey, Mike Massie, David Lamble, Felicia Feaster, Debbie Lynn Elias, Ben Goldhirsh, Mark Gordon, $1.1M box office, Oscilloscope Pictures, Iraq War, soldier, Casualty Notification service, ethical problem, fallen soldier, grief, next of kin, personal suffering, tortured souls, raw emotional power
Worldwide gross: $66,976,317
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $120,224,356
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 936
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 13,110,617
US/Canada gross: $14,276,317
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $25,626,387
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,330
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,360,968
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $11,418,115
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 917
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $85,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $152,577,370
Production budget ranking: 216
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $82,162,914
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$114,515,927
ROI to date (est.): -49%
ROI ranking: 1,685
Woody Harrelson – Tony Stone
Samantha Morton – Olivia Pitterson
Jena Malone – Kelly
Steve Buscemi – Dale Martin
Michael Chernus – Alan
Director(s)
Oren Moverman
Writer(s)
Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman
Producer(s)
Benjamin Goldhirsh, Mark Gordon
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (162) | Top Critics (51) | Fresh (145) | Rotten (17)
An extraordinary anti-war film that does not engage in polemics. The Messenger’s extreme effectiveness is due to the brilliant acting of Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson.
January 16, 2018
Ed Koch
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
It is relentlessly bleak, even in its lighter moments. The downbeat tone is wearying. These days, we just need some hope.
April 12, 2016 | Rating: 6.8/10
Alissa Wilkinson
Paste Magazine
TOP CRITIC
[Foster and Harrelson’s] interplay, on the job (ruining the day of one unfortunate person after the next) and off…provides the backbone of this erratically paced film.
October 20, 2014
Laura Kern
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
An intelligent and well-acted film which deserves its outing here.
June 16, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
It’s a film of quietly assured dramatic clout, a strong and sober reckoning with American conscience.
June 16, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A slice-of-life bit of realism from first time director Oren Moverman that doesn’t have enough order or enough Woody Harrelson.
November 29, 2020 | Rating: 6/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Foster dazzles as a young man defusing the rage within.
June 18, 2020
David Lamble
Bay Area Reporter
The Messenger is authentic and artful, and unpretentious but philosophical, in its approach to difficult material.
January 23, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Charleston City Paper
The Messenger is seeded with unspoken truth, resulting in a dramatic tour de force film with an enlightening and uplifting script, focusing on the fragility and resiliency of the human condition.
November 13, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
Thoughtfully dissects the overarching consequences of that unfortunate conflict.
October 16, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture
One of the most powerful and humane war dramas to spring from this current conflict.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row…
Plot
After returning from Iraq with an injury, soldier Will Montgomery joins the Army’s Casualty Notification service and is teamed up with veteran officer Tony Stone. As they deliver the news of fallen soldiers to their families, Will becomes involved with Olivia, the widow of a fallen soldier, leading to an ethical dilemma.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Woody Harrelson received an Oscar nomination for his role in The Messenger.
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Beau Travail (2000)
85%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 6 wins & 11 nominations
Beau Travail finds director Claire Denis drawing on classic literature to construct a modern tragedy fueled by timeless desires
Beau Travail is like a poem, but with more hot guys and less rhyming. It’s set in a French Foreign Legion outpost in Africa, which sounds like a terrible vacation spot, but makes for a great movie. The film is all about repressed homosexuality and power games, which is basically what happens every time I go to a gay bar. The cinematography is stunning, and I’m pretty sure I could watch it on repeat for days without getting bored. Overall, it’s a masterpiece that requires patience, but rewards you with some seriously swoon-worthy visuals.
Production Company(ies)
Horizon Pictures,
Distributor
New Yorker Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Obock, Djibouti
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):French, Italian, Russian
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Country of origin:France
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 4, 1999 Original
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Good Work, Drama, French, Foreign Legion, Jealousy, Tragedy, Classic Literature, Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau, Herman Melville, Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, New Yorker Films, Surround Sound, Dolby SR, Flat Aspect Ratio, $271.6K Box Office, Reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Chris Vognar, Ed Gonzalez, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Michael Thomson, Wesley Morris, Dennis Lim, Jas Keimig, Piers Marchant, Rob Aldam, Matt Brunson, Ray Pride, Drama Movie, French Movie, Foreign Legion Movie, Military Movie, LGBTQ Movie, Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, French Cinema, War Movie, Psychological Drama, Art House Movie, Independent Movie, LGBTQ+ Themes, Homosexuality, Repressed Desires, Masculinity, Male Bonding, Memory, Desire, Futility, Motion, Gesture, Ritual, Sisyphus, Struggle, Sweat, Observation, Subtext, Visual Poetry, Gorgeous Cinematography Directed by Claire Denis, Written by Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau, Herman Melville, Starring Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Produced by Georges Benayoun, Philippe Liegeois, Karl Baumgartner
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $247,606
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $429,452
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,365
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
Michel Subor – Commander Bruno Forestier
Grégoire Colin – Gilles Sentain
Richard Courcet – Legionnaire
Claire Denis – Director, Writer
Director(s)
Claire Denis
Writer(s)
Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau, Herman Melville
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
6 wins & 11 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (42) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (6)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
As much poem as film. It requires patience, which it rewards at every languid turn.
March 7, 2002 | Rating: A-
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Beau Travail is an allegorical tale of revenge and jealousy set within a French Foreign Legion outpost in Africa.
May 2, 2001 | Rating: 4/4
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
A masterpiece.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5
Michael Thomson
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
Denis’ film is as fluid as her nine others, demonstrating her skill at integrating story strands with her handsome visual sense and gift for evocation.
January 1, 2000
Wesley Morris
San Francisco Examiner
TOP CRITIC
Ardent and unflinching, Beau Travail looks beyond homoeroticism to the subtle, savage power games of an all-male world.
May 24, 2022
Dennis Lim
Out Magazine
As soon as the DVD stopped playing, I started watching it again, not sure I’d taken it all in-the film lends itself easily to multiple viewings.
February 2, 2022
Jas Keimig
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
Denis tells her story in typically cryptic ellipticals, allowing the film’s stunning visual work, forged by legendary French cinematographer Agnès Godard, to convey the layers of complex emotion, desire and futility of Galoup’s memory.
March 19, 2021
Piers Marchant
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
An astonishingly muscular tale of repressed homosexuality and troubled fixation
September 24, 2020
Rob Aldam
Backseat Mafia
Crafted as a picture that’s meant to be experienced rather than explored.
September 19, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
We are given motion, gestures, enactment of anachronistic ritual. Raptures and vicissitudes shadow and sinew. The men work, strain, sweat; we are immersed in the routines of these stripped-bare Sisyphuses as they are weighted with inexorable fate.
September 16, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Ray Pride
Newcity…
Plot
In Good Work, a Foreign Legion officer’s jealousy towards a promising young recruit leads to the destruction of both men.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, and Grégoire Colin.
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