American Animals (2018)
87%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: 10 wins & 22 nominations
American Animals tangles with a number of weighty themes, but never at the expense of delivering a queasily compelling true crime thriller
American Animals is a wild ride that will have you questioning your own morals and decision-making skills. The film manages to be both clever and weird, while also providing a poignant look at the arrogance and inexperience of its protagonists. It’s a haunting and electrifying story that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and maybe even make you want to plan your own heist (but please don’t). Overall, American Animals is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good crime thriller with a unique twist.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
The Orchard
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language throughout, some drug use and brief crude/sexual material
Year of Release
2018
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English, Dutch
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2018 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2018
Genre(s)
Crime/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $4,080,073
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,801,323
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,189
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 523,590
US/Canada gross: $2,856,954
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,361,988
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,916
US/Canada opening weekend: $134,793
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $158,621
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,760
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
Evan Peters – Warren Lipka
Jared Abrahamson – Eric Borsuk
Blake Jenner – Chas Allen II
Ann Dowd – Betty Jean Gooch
Udo Kier – Mr. Van Der Hoek
Director(s)
Bart Layton
Writer(s)
Bart Layton
Producer(s)
Derrin Schlesinger, Katherine Butler, Dimitri Doganis, Mary Jane Skalski
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
10 wins & 22 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (214) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (188) | Rotten (26)
American Animals is a different kind of movie, a truly electrifying story with purpose and meaning but one that has also given us a new form of storytelling.
October 5, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
It’s a clever movie, but not too clever. It’s also thoughtful and engrossing, weird as hell. And it’s true – or truer than most films that claim that label.
October 4, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
American Animals, like the young thieves whose story it tells, seeks inspiration from classic movies, but it transcends this foundation in a probing look at the arrogance and inexperience of its protagonists…
September 28, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It’s a clever film even when its characters are the opposite.
September 10, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
Supremely watchable and surprisingly poignant…
September 8, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A very haunting film.
September 7, 2018
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
The harder the movie worked at reminding me of its “This is Based on a True Story” bonafides I kept watching it through Fargo-tinted “True Story” glasses
July 2, 2021
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
What makes the movie good is that it is also a condemnation of same, illustrating just how quickly those worries burn off in the face of the alternative, a difficult life.
December 10, 2020
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
A movie that takes a tattered genre and manages to add some fresh elements to it.
November 2, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
They merit no such sympathy-and really, they didn’t merit a movie, period.
October 26, 2020
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
It’s incredibly well-acted and features insightful storytelling. This is one that shouldn’t be missed.
October 9, 2020
Matthew St. Clair
Cinema Sentries
It’s a movie about strange, unfocused people and so the result is a film that reflects those characteristics.
August 14, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Tom Beasley
Flickering Myth…
Plot
In this crime drama, four bright and well-off college students in Kentucky plot to steal some rare books from their university’s Special Collections Library in a misguided quest for personal glory. Based on the story, the film includes interviews with the foursome who attempted the bizarre heist. Starring Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson and Ann Dowd.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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In Between (2018)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: NA
In Between takes a light yet nuanced approach to dramatizing complex, timely themes, further enriched by outstanding cinematography and powerful performances
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and think all at the same time, then In Between is the perfect choice. This film follows three Palestinian women living in Tel Aviv, and it’s like Sex and the City meets Girls, but with a Middle Eastern twist. The characters are complex and relatable, and the film tackles important issues like patriarchy and conflicting values. Plus, the humor and irony infused throughout the movie will keep you entertained from start to finish. Don’t miss out on this spectacular and impressive debut from director Maysaloun Hamoud.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Film Movement
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief strong language, and some thematic material
Year of Release
2018
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:1h 36m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:France, Israel
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2017 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2018
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Mouna Hawa, Leila Bakhr, Sana Jammelieh, Shaden Kanboura, Mahmud Shalaby, Riyad Sliman, Ahlam Canaan, directed by Maysaloun Hamoud, written by Maysaloun Hamoud, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Drew Gregory, Tom Long, Pat Padua, Gayle MacDonald, Bruce DeMara, David Lewis, Ben Turner, David Lamble, Hakim Bishara, Michael McNeely, Alistair Ryder, Alexander Ryll, producer Shlomi Elkabetz, MPAA rating, Arab-Israeli women, Tel Aviv, traditions, modern world, outstanding cinematography, powerful performances
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
Sana Jammelieh – Salma
Shaden Kanboura – Noor
Mahmud Shalaby – Ziad Hamdi
Riyad Sliman – Qais
Ahlam Canaan – Dounia
Director – Maysaloun Hamoud
Producer – Shlomi Elkabetz
Writer – Maysaloun Hamoud
Director(s)
Maysaloun Hamoud
Writer(s)
Maysaloun Hamoud
Producer(s)
Shlomi Elkabetz
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (65) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (1)
During an era where so many of us are desperately looking for comfort, I can think of no cinematic message more fitting for 2018 than this one.
December 27, 2018
Drew Gregory
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
There are no easy resolutions here, but Hamoud makes clear that these women – troubled though they may be – will stand strong and defiant and together.
March 16, 2018 | Rating: A
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Although “In Between” depicts a nation in crisis, it’s a crisis that’s viewed through the intimate lens of family dinners, where generations struggle over conflicting values.
March 14, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
Pat Padua
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
In Between highlights how difficult it will be to make substantive change in the world’s most patriarchal societies.
February 16, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Gayle MacDonald
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
There’s a double meaning to the title of this intriguing and defiantly feminist film out of the Middle East.
February 15, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/4
Bruce DeMara
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
An engaging, revelatory slice of life, In Between follows three Palestinian women in Tel Aviv – kind of a Sex and the City and Girls for the Arab set.
February 15, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
David Lewis
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
What seems like a film of air-punching optimism actually takes a much sadder turn later. But in choosing to take a realist approach to its final act, the director has made a much better film for it.
September 2, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Turner
The Pink Lens
This brave and artistic entry deserves a better fate.
June 3, 2020
David Lamble
Bay Area Reporter
The film alternates between the contrasting environments in an upbeat flow, infused with humor and irony, while accurately depicting the crises of a generation torn schizophrenically between two unfavorable worlds.
February 14, 2020
Hakim Bishara
Hyperallergic
The trio of women are nothing short of spectacular, but Kanboura (Nur) is a standout.
February 2, 2019
Michael McNeely
That Shelf
As an angry, impassioned work of socio-political cinema, In Between is highly commendable and it’s safe to say that it’s going to take a lot more than a fatwa to stop Maysaloun Hamoud fulfilling the promise of this impressive debut.
December 27, 2018 | Rating: 7/10
Alistair Ryder
The Digital Fix
In Between (Bar Bahar) will confuse you, entertain you, shock you with its honesty and put you face to face with your own subtle prejudice or misconceptions about life for the women of Israel.
November 3, 2018 | Rating: 8
Alexander Ryll
Gay Essential…
Plot
After surviving a car accident that took the life of her boyfriend, a teenage girl believes he’s attempting to reconnect with her from the after world.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about Bar Bahar.
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Night Comes On (2018)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 6 nominations
Steadily drawing viewers into its harrowing tale with equal parts grim intensity and startling compassion, Night Comes On heralds the arrivals of debuting director Jordan Spiro and her magnetic young stars
Night Comes On is a movie that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a story about sisterhood, revenge, and love that will leave you moved and riveted. The performances by Dominique Fishback and Tatum Marilyn Hall are superbly nuanced and authentic, bringing the two girls to life in a way that is undeniably moving. While it’s not an easy, breezy summer film, it’s an important one worth watching for its timely themes and remarkable acting. Plus, who doesn’t love a good quest-plot?
Production Company(ies)
Cristaldifilm Les Films, Ariane Rai 3
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2018
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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):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2018 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 3, 2018
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Night Comes On, drama, revenge, sisterhood, family, juvenile detention, director Jordana Spiro, writer Jordana Spiro, writer Angelica Nwandu, starring Dominique Fishback, starring Angel LaMere, starring Tatum Marilyn Hall, starring James McDaniel, starring John Earl Jelks, starring Max Casella, starring Journee Brown, produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films, MPAA rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Anne Cohen, reviewed by Roxana Hadadi, reviewed by Noel Murray, reviewed by Matt Zoller Seitz, reviewed by David Edelstein, reviewed by Kenneth Turan, reviewed by Cate Marquis, reviewed by Jennifer Merin, reviewed by Sandie Angulo Chen, reviewed by MaryAnn Johanson, reviewed by Betsy Bozdech
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
Tatum Marilyn Hall – Abby LaMere
James McDaniel – Parole Officer
John Earl Jelks – John LaMere
Max Casella – Mark
Journee Brown – Lena
Director(s)
Jordana Spiro
Writer(s)
Jordana Spiro, Angelica Nwandu
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 6 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (1)
A moving, riveting movie that highlights the power of sisterhood, both on and off screen.
August 8, 2018
Anne Cohen
Refinery29
TOP CRITIC
Night Comes On focuses on the challenge of trying to make sense of a situation that makes no sense at all, and its suggestion of revenge is one method, and its suggestion of love is another.
August 7, 2018
Roxana Hadadi
Pajiba
TOP CRITIC
The quest-plot puts a solid frame around what’s essentially a sensitive study of a shattered family, poorly served by the social institutions meant to keep them safe.
August 3, 2018
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
An unusual and interesting feature that tries to convey the inner state of a non-communicative young woman mainly through reaction shots of her face.
August 3, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Zoller Seitz
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Though slow, it’s intense, and you’re hooked from its first scene… to its last, wrenching image. Spiro is a real filmmaker.
August 3, 2018
David Edelstein
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Like its determined heroine, “Night Comes On” burns with a smoldering fire, a heat that is no less intense, no less effective, for remaining largely beneath the surface.
August 2, 2018
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The combination of the strong lead performances, an boldly honest script and the director’s subtle hand makes this family drama worth seeking out.
October 1, 2021
Cate Marquis
AWFJ Women on Film
Abby. Dominique Fishback as Angel and Tatum Marilyn Hall as Abby bring the two girls to life with superbly nuanced and authentic performances that are undeniably moving…
October 1, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film
This is definitely not an easy, breezy summer film, but it’s an important one worth watching for the remarkable acting and timely themes.
October 1, 2021
Sandie Angulo Chen
AWFJ Women on Film
A unique coming-of-age story that couldn’t be more beautifully observed even as it navigates the very ugly things that her damaged heroine, Angel, is trying to cope with.
October 1, 2021
MaryAnn Johanson
AWFJ Women on Film
Everyone involved is worth watching, both here and in the future.
October 1, 2021
Betsy Bozdech
AWFJ Women on Film
Both lead actresses are excellent…
July 23, 2021
Eve Tushnet
Patheos…
Plot
After being released from juvenile detention, a teenage girl and her younger sister seek revenge for the death of their mother in Night Comes On.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Dominique Fishback delivers a superbly nuanced and authentic performance as Angel in Night Comes On.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
87%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A lighter, brighter superhero movie powered by the effortless charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and The Wasp offers a much-needed MCU palate cleanser
Ant-Man and The Wasp” may not be the most clever superhero movie out there, but it’s definitely clever enough to keep you entertained. It’s like a summer party that you don’t want to miss, especially with Paul Rudd as the life of the party. The film is action-packed, hilarious, and heartfelt, and it even features a female superhero in its title. Plus, it’s a great example of what true love can do for another. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Melodrama Pictures,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2018
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Auro 11.1 Dolby Atmos IMAX 6-Track Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 58m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 2018 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2015
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $622,674,139
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $216,648,740
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
Evangeline Lilly – Hope van Dyne, Wasp
Michael Douglas – Dr. Hank Pym
Michael Peña – Luis
Walton Goggins – Sonny Burch
Bobby Cannavale – Paxton
Director(s)
Peyton Reed
Writer(s)
Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (441) | Top Critics (81) | Fresh (385) | Rotten (56)
Director Peyton Reed and his army of screenwriters haven’t made “Ant-Man And The Wasp” a terribly clever movie, but it’s clever enough to keep you from reaching for bug spray. And in the summer, Marvel has apparently decided that’s all that’s required.
January 27, 2020
Bob Mondello
NPR
TOP CRITIC
This feels like the movie Oceans 8 should’ve been.
March 5, 2019
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
If the previous film was a bubbly champagne cocktail of a superhero movie, its sequel is something flatter and more concussive-akin to a series of vodka shots. Bottom line though, as long Paul Rudd is invited, it’s still a party.
September 7, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Oliver Jones
Observer
TOP CRITIC
In “short,” it’s a pretty good time!
August 27, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
Robert Daniels
812filmreviews
TOP CRITIC
It’s featherweight fun that won’t change your life, but that’s perfectly OK.
August 25, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Kambole Campbell
One Room With A View
TOP CRITIC
Its intent is limited to amusing and diverting for a couple of hours of high-summer fun. That it does.
August 9, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Matthew Norman
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
It is a charming, entertaining adventure that doubles down on what made the original a hit without losing sight of its light spontaneity.
May 17, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Danilo Castro
Next Best Picture
The filmmaking and plotting may not live up to Ant-Man or the usual cohesiveness of a standard MCU entry, but its humor is unrelenting and makes for two-hours of near-constant laughter.
March 11, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Ant-Man And The Wasp is an ideal popcorn flick that is perfect escapism. The film is heartfelt, hilarious, action-packed and is the first Marvel film to have a female superhero in its title!
November 21, 2021 | Rating: A-
Lauren Bradshaw
Fangirl Freakout
It keeps the tone very light and funny, incorporates themes of responsibility towards your family, and it capitalizes on Paul Rudd’s comedic charisma.
August 17, 2021 | Rating: 6.5/10
Nicholas Oon
Maximum Hype (YouTube)
Amid all the fun and action of Ant-Man and the Wasp comes the example of what true love will give for another.
August 13, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
This sequel is much more more fleet of foot.
August 10, 2021 | Rating: B+
Kip Mooney
Central Track…
Plot
Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man, teams up with Hope van Dyne, aka The Wasp, to fight a new enemy and uncover secrets from the past in this action-packed superhero movie.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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A Fantastic Woman (Una mujer fantástica) (2018)
87%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
31 wins & 42 nominations total
Subtle and tender, A Fantastic Woman handles its timely, sensitive subject matter with care
A Fantastic Woman is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between. Daniela Vega’s performance is nothing short of mesmerizing, and the film’s portrayal of the trans community is both powerful and poignant. Sure, some critics might say that the use of sex and gender in the narrative is straight out of a ’50s melodrama, but who cares when you’re too busy being captivated by Marina Vidal’s inner strength and self-love? This movie is a must-see for anyone who wants to embrace all things fluid and be moved by a truly fantastic woman.
Production Company(ies)
Maïa Films, Arte France Cinéma Les Films, d’ Ici
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited), Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Santiago, Chile
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, sexual content, nudity and a disturbing assault
Year of Release
2018
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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 43m
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Language(s):Spanish, Chinese
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Country of origin:United States, Chile, Germany, Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 2018 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2018
Genre(s)
Drama/LGBTQ+
Keyword(s)
starring Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco, Aline Küppenheim, Nicolás Saavedra, Amparo Noguera, directed by Sebastián Lelio, written by Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza, drama, LGBTQ+, R rating, box office gross $2.0M, Sony Pictures Classics, reviewed by J.R Jones, Scott Marks, Donald Clarke, Ryan Gilbey, Maria M Delgado, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Rosa Parra, Jason Adams, Nikki Baughan, Betsy Bozdech, Anne Brodie, transgender, singer, discrimination, older boyfriend, grief, loss, societal alienation, bravery, resilience, bigotry, Chilean, actress, Daniela Vega
Worldwide gross: $3,839,364
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,518,063
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,209
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 492,700
US/Canada gross: $2,020,988
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,378,246
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,992
US/Canada opening weekend: $64,241
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $75,597
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,050
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
Francisco Reyes – Orlando
Luis Gnecco – Gabo
Aline Küppenheim – Sonia
Nicolás Saavedra – Bruno
Amparo Noguera – Adriana
Director(s)
Sebastián Lelio
Writer(s)
Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza
Producer(s)
Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza
Film Festivals
Berlin, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
31 wins & 42 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Foreign Language Film of the Year Winners, Oscar Best International Feature Film Of The Year Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (229) | Top Critics (63) | Fresh (215) | Rotten (14)
[Daniela] Vega is mesmerizing as the protagonist.
March 26, 2020
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Vega’s performance is riveting, but writer and co-director Sebastián Leilo’s use of sex and gender to shape his narrative is straight out of a ’50s melodrama.
February 21, 2019
Scott Marks
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
The picture works as an extended scream against lazy assumptions and blinkered bigotry. But it is also light, funny, wry and inspiring.
March 13, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
From the moment the camera catches sight of the singer Marina Vidal in a Santiago hotspot, where she brings panache to a salsa-infused torch song, it is fully captivated and so are we.
March 8, 2018
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
An accomplished and deeply moving film, gloriously rendered with shifting harmonies, gusto, poise and heartfelt emotion.
March 6, 2018
Maria M. Delgado
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
A Fantastic Woman asks us to embrace all things fluid and, thanks to the superstar at its centre, it’s a pleasure to go with the flow.
March 4, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
A tough look at what the trans community experience on a daily basis. Marina’s inner strength, self-love, and maturity are admirable and empowering.
April 3, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Rosa Parra
Latinx Lens
a delicate strain of surrealism worked through the film that graces us with some of the most transfixing moments
January 14, 2022
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
This poignant tale of grief, loss and societal alienation is directed with warmth and sensitivity by Sebastian Lelio, and is both powerful cultural statement and emotionally involving human drama.
November 4, 2021
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
An outstanding portrait of bravery and resilience in the face of unconscionable bigotry.
November 4, 2021
Betsy Bozdech
AWFJ Women on Film
Chilean transgender actress Daniela Vega grabs us by the heart and doesn’t let go.
November 4, 2021
Anne Brodie
AWFJ Women on Film
A Fantastic Woman delivers insight and elicits compassion from audiences of all genders.
November 4, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film…
Plot
Somewhere in Santiago at a dimly-lit nightclub, Orlando, the kindly and well-off owner of a textile company, locks eyes with Marina, a hopeful singer and the roughly half-his-age love of his life. But, unfortunately, after Marina’s birthday celebration and a night of passion, Orlando falls gravely ill
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Chilean transgender actress Daniela Vega delivers a magnificent performance in this complex and enraging drama.
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
87%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
101 wins & 165 nominations total
Visually stunning and narratively satisfying, Blade Runner 2049 deepens and expands its predecessor’s story while standing as an impressive filmmaking achievement in its own right
Blade Runner 2049 is like the cool older sibling who not only lives up to the hype but surpasses it. The film manages to be both a love letter to the original and a standalone masterpiece. The visuals are stunning, the performances are top-notch, and the story is thought-provoking. Plus, who doesn’t love a good sci-fi detective mystery? It’s a cinematic miracle that will leave you under its spell long after the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Stock Exchange Palace, Szabadság Square, Budapest, Hungary
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence, some sexuality, nudity and language
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos Auro 11.1 IMAX 6-Track Dolby Surround 7.1 Sonics-DDP SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 44m
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Language(s):English, Finnish, Japanese, Hungarian, Russian, Somali, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2018
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller/Sci-fi
Keyword(s)
Blade Runner 2049, Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, R rating, Andrew A Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Bud Yorkin, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, produced by, $91.5M box office, reviewed by Jonathan Romney, Melissa Anderson, Tim Hayes, Max Weiss, Angelica Jade Bastién, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Brian Eggert, Drew Dietsch, Don Shanahan, Olly Richards, Ian Brill, Richard Crouse, Blade Runner, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1), Officer K, Rick Deckard, Joi, Lieutenant Joshi, Niander Wallace, replicants, genetic farming, Vangelis score, Hans Zimmer, Benjamin Wallfisch, visual effects, set designs, holographic A.I., physical world, dark and intense mood, sequel, Ridley Scott, cult classic, mediocre, perfunctory, fascinating visual spectacle
Worldwide gross: $259,352,064
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $312,839,815
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 482
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 34,115,574
US/Canada gross: $92,071,675
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $111,060,176
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 679
US/Canada opening weekend: $32,753,122
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $39,507,997
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 316
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $150,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $180,935,411
Production budget ranking: 146
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $97,433,719
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $34,470,685
ROI to date (est.): 12%
ROI ranking: 1,334
Harrison Ford – Rick Deckard
Ana de Armas – Joi
Sylvia Hoeks – Luv
Robin Wright – Lieutenant Joshi
Jared Leto – Niander Wallace
Director(s)
Denis Villeneuve
Writer(s)
Hampton Fancher, Michael Green
Producer(s)
Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Bud Yorkin, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
101 wins & 165 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Cinematography Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Visual Effects Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (444) | Top Critics (78) | Fresh (390) | Rotten (54)
If every new film made today is to a greater or lesser degree an echo box of past possibilities, what’s notable is how much Villeneuve gives those echoes room to breathe and to be new.
March 8, 2018
Jonathan Romney
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
In the end, for all its pleasures, it’s difficult to view Blade Runner 2049 as anything but an elaborate echo of the original, neither true sequel nor reboot, unclear of its own identity.
October 30, 2017
Melissa Anderson
4Columns
TOP CRITIC
The film dares to be ambiguous, but ambiguity is a bad fit with the current critical mood that art must be prescriptive rather than reflective.
October 17, 2017
Tim Hayes
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
On its own merits, Blade Runner 2049 is a very strong film; as a sequel, it’s nothing short of brilliant.
October 12, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Watching Ford and Gosling onscreen together suggests an evolution of masculinity within the films, one that exists along a continuum of noir leading men, from those failing to hide their tenderhearted nature to the solemn figures who make stoicism an art.
October 11, 2017
Angelica Jade Bastién
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
This is a rare sequel that enhances, arguably even surpasses, the mastery of its original. Harrison Ford dubbed it ‘a cathedral’ of a movie and he’s right – this is one to worship.
October 11, 2017 | Rating: 5/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Metro Newspaper (UK)
TOP CRITIC
That Villeneuve achieves such a cerebral and even touching picture, while also accomplishing an uncommonly sublime production, marks Blade Runner 2049 as a landmark in the science-fiction genre.
March 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
It’s immaculately constructed, full of true wonder, and keeps you under its spell all the way to the very end. In some ways, Blade Runner 2049 even surpasses the original.
December 29, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Drew Dietsch
FANDOM
Heady science-fiction fans, this episode is for you.
October 2, 2021
Don Shanahan
Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast
A new chapter. A triumph. A cinematic miracle.
May 6, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Olly Richards
NME
Unlike the original film, where the “romance” feels like a product of Deckard’s dehumanized relationship with Replicants, the romance between Ryan Gosling’s K and Ana de Armas’ Joi, both machines, feels real and keeps the film intriguing.
April 13, 2021
Ian Brill
Battleship Pretension
A skilfully made movie that works as a companion piece to Scott’s film and as a detective mystery.
March 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse…
Plot
Thirty years after the events of Blade Runner (1982), a new Blade Runner, L.A.P.D. Officer “K” (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former L.A.P.D. Blade Runner, who has been missing for thirty years.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Ryan Gosling delivers a strong performance as the replicant blade runner in Blade Runner 2049.
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Stronger (2017)
87%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Stronger rises on the power of its well-chosen ensemble to offer an emotionally resonant fact-based story that transcends inspirational drama clichés
Stronger” is a film that will make you laugh, cry, and cringe all at the same time. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany deliver powerful performances that will leave you in awe. Sure, some of Jeff’s family members are a bit of a mess, but who doesn’t have a crazy uncle or two? The film does a great job of showing the struggles Jeff faced after the bombing and how he learned to embrace his new identity as a symbol of Boston Strong. Overall, “Stronger” is a must-see film that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful for the strength of the human spirit.
Production Company(ies)
Pathé Consortium Cinéma Indusfilms Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Distributor
Lionsgate Films, Roadside Attractions
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language throughout, some graphic injury images, and brief sexuality/nudity
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 59m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 22, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2017
Genre(s)
Biography/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown, Lenny Clarke, Carlos Sanz, directed by David Gordon Green, written by John Pollono, biography, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by David Stratton, Donald Clarke, Wendy Ide, Tim Robey, Kevin Maher, Geoffrey Macnab, Brian Eggert, Andrew Lim, Matt Brunson, Hosea Rupprecht, Olly Richards, Richard Crouse, R MPAA rating, Boston Marathon bombing, physical and emotional rehabilitation, fact-based story, inspirational drama clichés, ensemble cast, Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michel Litvak, Scott Silver, Lionsgate Films, Roadside Attractions
Worldwide gross: $8,503,658
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $10,257,419
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,959
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,118,584
US/Canada gross: $4,211,129
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,079,616
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,809
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,611,040
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,943,295
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,208
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $30,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $36,187,082
Production budget ranking: 1,034
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $19,486,744
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$45,416,407
ROI to date (est.): -82%
ROI ranking: 1,897
Tatiana Maslany – Erin Hurley
Miranda Richardson – Patty Bauman
Clancy Brown – Big Jeff
Lenny Clarke – Uncle Bob
Carlos Sanz – Carlos
Director(s)
David Gordon Green
Writer(s)
John Pollono
Producer(s)
Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michel Litvak, Scott Silver
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (197) | Top Critics (61) | Fresh (177) | Rotten (20)
It’s not an easy film to watch, especially because so many of Jeff’s family members are themselves walking disasters. But the performances by Gyllenhaal and Maslany make the ordeal worthwhile.
February 21, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Gyllenhaal has rarely been better.
December 11, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
With its swelling score and obligatory shots of noble, fluttering US flags, the film buys into the hero narrative wholesale.
December 10, 2017 | Rating: 2/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It’s one of those decent, well-acted, non-revelatory efforts destined to be filed snarkily under “this had awards buzz” through no real fault of its own.
December 8, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
… stealing the best bits from My Left Foot, Born on the Fourth of July and The Theory of Everything by playing a character who’s not quite paralysed, but mostly in a wheelchair and delivering enormous shouty set-piece speeches …
December 7, 2017 | Rating: 2/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Stronger is at its best in its harshest moments, when it acknowledges the contradictions in its hero’s story and portrays his bitterness and self-loathing as well as his courage.
December 7, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Geoffrey Macnab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Green delivers his most accessible film to date, and nearly every beat of the film works as intended, even if we can occasionally see our heartstrings being pulled.
March 17, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Patty and Erin are pitted as opposites and uneasy adversaries throughout the movie.
September 23, 2021 | Rating: C
Andrew Lim
Mediaversity Reviews
Director David Gordon Green foregoes any pumped-up melodramatics and simply allows Gyllenhaal and Maslany to provide the story with the honest emotion it requires.
September 18, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
Stronger shines when it shows the struggle Jeff went through to first accept and then to embrace his status as a symbol of Boston Strong…
August 25, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
Jake Gyllenhaal is sure to bag awards with this moving, complex portrayal of a bomb victim…
April 27, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Olly Richards
NME
Works well when it lets go of the triumph of the human spirit angle and allows the characters to behave like people, not heroes.
March 1, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse…
Plot
Jeff Bauman is a well-intention-ed but underachieving Boston native who works at the deli counter of a Costco and lives in a small two-bedroom apartment with his alcoholic mother, Patty. One day at the local bar, Jeff runs into his ex-girlfriend Erin, who is attracted to his kindness and charm but finds herself constantly frustrated by his lack of commitment. After learning that Erin is running in the Boston Marathon to raise money for the hospital she works at, Jeff asks every patron in the bar to donate and then promises Erin he’ll wait at the finish line for her with a big sign. The day of the Marathon, Jeff scrambles to make it to the finish line on time but reaches it just before Erin reaches the finish line. As she approaches a bomb goes off right where Jeff is standing. After being rushed to a hospital, both of Jeff’s legs are amputated above the knee. When he regains consciousness, Jeff tells his brother that he saw the bomber before the explosion. Patty calls the FBI, and Jeff is able to give them a description of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Local authorities capture Dzhokhar Tsarnaev days later, and Jeff is hailed as a hero.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Jake Gyllenhaal’s “powerful acting performance” in Stronger.
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Wonder Woman (2017)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 30 wins & 72 nominations
Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot’s charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in spectacular fashion
Wonder Woman is the superhero movie we all needed and deserved. It’s got everything: stunning visuals, well-crafted action sequences, and a decent plot. But what really sets it apart is Gal Gadot’s performance as Diana Prince. She brings a nuance and depth to the character that is truly remarkable. And let’s not forget about the humor and romance that add a little something extra to the film. Overall, Wonder Woman is a valiant, momentous, and satisfying addition to the superhero genre. Plus, it’s about time we had a female superhero lead her own movie!
Production Company(ies)
Sputnik Yleisradio Pandora Filmproduktion,
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Castel del Monte, Andria, Bari, Apulia, Italy
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos 12-Track Digital SoundSonics-DDP Dolby Surround 7.1 IMAX 6-Track Auro 11.1 SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 21m
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Language(s):English, German, Dutch, Flemish, French, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, ,, Ancient, (to, 1453), North, American, Indian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2017
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $822,854,286
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $992,556,523
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 97
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 108,239,534
US/Canada gross: $412,845,172
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $497,988,739
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 79
US/Canada opening weekend: $103,251,471
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $124,545,649
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 57
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $149,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $179,729,175
Production budget ranking: 151
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $96,784,161
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $716,043,187
ROI to date (est.): 259%
ROI ranking: 518
Nicolas Cage – Castor Troy, Sean Archer
Joan Allen – Dr. Eve Archer
Alessandro Nivola – Pollux Troy
Gina Gershon – Sasha Hassler
Dominique Swain – Jamie Archer
Director(s)
Patty Jenkins
Writer(s)
Allan Heinberg
Producer(s)
Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Richard Suckle
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
30 wins & 72 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (476) | Top Critics (90) | Fresh (441) | Rotten (35)
It’s easily the best film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) thus far. But what does that mean when your yardstick is [Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman, and Suicide Squad]?
February 17, 2021
Kendra James
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Wonder Woman flips nearly every gendered superhero trope it encounters.
July 2, 2018
Heather Hogan
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
It’s not difficult to see where this route is going, but that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable to watch. The simple power of love is the cornerstone upon which Wonder Woman is built. If it seems earnest, it’s because it is.
December 8, 2017 | Rating: 7/10
Karen Han
Slashfilm
TOP CRITIC
Amid stunning visuals, well-crafted action sequences and a decent plot, Gal Gadot’s nuanced performance speaks volumes.
September 26, 2017
Jordan Hoffman
Times of Israel
TOP CRITIC
As befitting the genre, Wonder Woman is heroic and spirited. The fighting sequences are spectacular, and the story is engrossing, uplifting and fun. There’s even a bit of romance and humor amid all the action. [Full review in Japanese]
September 5, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4
Claudia Puig
The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan)
TOP CRITIC
Gal Gadot has a talent for making every experience feel like it’s her first - which, in Diana’s case, it often is. She is remarkably alert. Her eyes and her face are always open; she’s always receiving, learning, responding.
August 10, 2017
K. Austin Collins
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
Whether it represents a cog in a larger universe, a historical watershed for women’s leadership, or the answered prayers of long-suffering fans and idolizing dreamers, “Wonder Woman” is valiant, momentous, and satisfying.
June 26, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Don Shanahan
Every Movie Has a Lesson
Wonder Woman is flawed, clichéd, imperfect. But it has moments — more than a few — where I found myself shedding a slight tear. Sometimes sadness. Sometimes elation.
May 20, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Jane Fae
Curve
Wonder Woman features an optimistic, brave, compassionate, and relatively well-adjusted character – a refreshing change of pace from the moody bunch that preceded her.
April 4, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
It’s a big moment for blockbuster filmmaking the next step in diversifying Hollywood storytelling on the big stage. In that effort, dare we say, it does a wonderful job.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Curnblog
The Jenkins / Heinberg duo gave Hollywood a valuable lesson: the “underdogs” of indie cinema and television have much to contribute to contemporary action cinema that urgently needs new blood to avoid repeating formulas [Full review in Spanish]
January 2, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Luis Bond
Globovision
Diana Prince is both compassionate, gentle, and peace-loving while at the same time strong, uncompromising where important, and unwilling to be pushed around.
August 25, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies…
Plot
Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Girls Trip (2017)
87%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 13 wins & 42 nominations
Girls Trip is the rare R-rated comedy that pushes boundaries to truly comedic effect — and anchors its laughs in compelling characters brought to life by a brilliantly assembled cast
Girls Trip is the kind of movie that will make you want to call up your best friends and plan a wild weekend getaway. With a cast that has perfect chemistry and jokes that will have you laughing until you cry, this movie is a must-see. And don’t worry, the gross-out humor is worth it for the hilarious moments that come with it. So grab your girls and get ready for a raucous ride that you won’t forget anytime soon.
Production Company(ies)
Deblokada Produkcija Coop99 Filmproduktion, Digital Cube
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for crude and sexual content throughout, pervasive language, brief graphic nudity, and drug material
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 2m
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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): Jul 21, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2017
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $140,552,359
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $169,539,326
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 785
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,488,476
US/Canada gross: $115,171,585
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $138,924,120
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 553
US/Canada opening weekend: $31,201,920
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $37,636,881
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 344
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $19,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $22,918,485
Production budget ranking: 1,294
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,341,604
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $134,279,236
ROI to date (est.): 381%
ROI ranking: 355
Queen Latifah – Sasha Franklin
Jada Pinkett Smith – Lisa Cooper
Tiffany Haddish – Dina
Larenz Tate – Julian Stevens
Mike Colter – Stewart Pierce
Director(s)
Malcolm D. Lee
Writer(s)
Kenya Barris, Tracy Oliver
Producer(s)
Will Packer, Malcolm D. Lee
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
13 wins & 42 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (177) | Top Critics (61) | Fresh (162) | Rotten (15)
I want at least three more sequels and a series after this.
August 17, 2021
A. Tony Jerome
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
It’s a raucous ride, unlike anything I’ve ever seen in theaters.
February 27, 2021
Evette Dionne
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
…the bond between the four women – and occasional lack thereof – demands repeat viewing much more than the sporadic shocks of gross-out (and grapefruit) humor.
March 31, 2020
Jenna Marotta
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
[Tiffany] Haddish is a genius technician of physical comedy, at once subtle and gigantic.
December 28, 2017
Doreen St. Felix
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Girls Trip is the breakout comedy of 2017. Do not let the summer end without going to see this movie.
September 16, 2017
Valerie Complex
Birth.Movies.Death.
TOP CRITIC
Malcolm D. Lee’s exuberant Girls Trip easily outclasses the likes of Bad Moms and Rough Night.
September 6, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Moviegoers who endured a rough night watching the recent Rough Night will fare significantly better with Girls Trip.
August 16, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
Expect start-to-finish hilarity, of both a sexual and scatological nature.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Yasmin Omar
Harper’s Bazaar
These grosser gags may put some off, but most will cry with laughter. When these four share the screen, sparks fly and the chemistry is perfect.
May 13, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Alex Flood
NME
Girls Trip is clearly not the product of comic actors haphazardly riffing on set until they reach their joke quota. Here, instead, is a movie that feels like having fun with real people.
December 12, 2020
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
If you need a good deep belly laugh, this is your movie.
November 5, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Paul McGuire Grimes
KSTP-TV (St. Paul, MN)
A perfect example of a film where the cast truly matters.
September 8, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com…
Plot
Four best friends, the “Flossy Posse”, have grown distant over the years. When lifestyle guru Ryan Pierce (Regina Hall), who is dubbed “the next Oprah”, is offered an opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, she decides to bring along her friends to turn her work vacation into a girls’ trip. Joining Ryan is Sasha (Queen Latifah), an ex-journalist from Time Magazine who now owns a floundering gossip site and is struggling financially; Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), a nurse and uptight mom who has not had a boyfriend since her divorce years earlier and Dina (Tiffany Haddish), a happy-go-lucky, impulsive party animal who was fired after assaulting a co-worker shortly before the trip. While on the trip, Sasha is sent a tip that shows a picture of a black man’s head kissing an Instagram model, presumed to be Ryan’s husband, Stewart. The friends are reluctant to tell Ryan, but when Dina spills the news, Ryan shocks them by telling them she is already aware of the situation and that they are in couple’s counseling. Nevertheless, when Dina sees Stewart at their hotel, she threatens him with a broken bottle, resulting in her getting ejected and banned from the hotel. In solidarity all the girls leave with her, but the only hotel they are able to get is a sleazy one-star motel frequented by customers of prostitutes.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises the “brilliantly assembled cast” of Girls Trip, which includes Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and breakout star Tiffany Haddish.
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87%
The Women’s Balcony (Ismach Hatani) (2017)
87%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 6 nominations
With rich characters and a thoughtful approach to timely themes, The Women’s Balcony tackles complicated subjects with intelligence, compassion, and wit
The Women’s Balcony is a heartwarming and hilarious film that tackles serious issues with a light touch. The characters are so lovable and relatable that you can’t help but root for them. The resolution may be a bit too neat, but it’s hard not to feel uplifted by the end. Plus, the scene with the umbrellas in the rain is just pure cinematic magic. Overall, this movie is a must-see for anyone who wants to laugh, cry, and feel good about humanity.
Production Company(ies)
Universal Pictures, Studio Canal, Working Title Films,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Jerusalem, Israel
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2017
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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:NA
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Language(s):Hebrew
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Country of origin:Israel
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2017
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
The Women’s Balcony, Comedy, Drama, Hebrew, Emil Ben-Shimon, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler, Shlomit Nehama, Aviv Alush, Yafit Asulin, Orna Banai, Evelin Hagoel, Yigal Naor, Herzl Tobey, $1.2M, MPAA rating, reviewed by Marjorie Baumgarten, Brad Wheeler, Peter Keough, Pat Padua, David Lewis, Andrea Gronvall, Katie Hogan, Toba Singer, Alison Gillmor, Danielle Solzman, Margot Harrison, Diane Carson, starring Aviv Alush as Rabbi David, Yafit Asulin as Yaffa, Orna Banai as Tikva, Evelin Hagoel as Ettie, Yigal Naor as Zion, Herzl Tobey as Nissan, directed by Emil Ben-Shimon, written by Shlomit Nehama, produced by Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler, box office performance, comedy, drama, Jewish culture, women’s rights, religious traditions, community, Jerusalem, compassion, wit
Worldwide gross: $1,272,517
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,534,956
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,490
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 167,389
US/Canada gross: $1,200,885
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,448,551
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,107
US/Canada opening weekend: $16,620
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $20,048
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,514
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
Yafit Asulin – Yaffa
Orna Banai – Tikva
Evelin Hagoel – Ettie
Yigal Naor – Zion
Herzl Tobey – Nissan
Director(s)
Emil Ben-Shimon
Writer(s)
Shlomit Nehama
Producer(s)
Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 6 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (47) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (2)
Even though some of the religious and traditional aspects of the film may not travel well, its spirit is universal.
July 20, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The Women’s Balcony overlooks nothing when it comes to addressing faith, segregation and sexism in a peppery, entertaining way.
July 14, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Subtly handled by director Emil Ben-Shimon and screenwriter Shlomit Nehama and rendered heartfelt and compelling by an outstanding cast.
July 6, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Keough
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
In the end, the solution offered by “The Women’s Balcony” to end the rancor feels unearned.
June 15, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4
Pat Padua
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
It’s impossible to resist a film that has such rich characters, and makes a complicated subject both enlightening and entertaining.
June 14, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
David Lewis
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
With an eye for artful detail, director Emil Ben-Shimon orchestrates a resolution both plausible and jubilant.
June 13, 2017
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
It’s a brilliant uplifting film with a soul and really does show the importance of respect.
February 4, 2020
Katie Hogan
VultureHound
Their vibrant determination finds expression in a silent sequence shot from above, as each leaves a building one at a time, opening a different-colored umbrella in the rain, resolute.
December 19, 2017
Toba Singer
culturevulture.net
The film has crafted an essentially benevolent comic universe where everyone is goodhearted – or at least, they are who they are, and there’s not much to do about it.
November 17, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Alison Gillmor
Winnipeg Free Press
The Women’s Balcony is a feel-good, crowd-pleasing comedy that depicts what happens when extremism and traditional values collide.
November 11, 2017
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
The Women’s Balcony resolves its central conflict a bit too quickly and neatly, but the theme of battle for the soul of a community resonates – at least with many American critics, who have praised the movie’s “universal” themes.
August 31, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Margot Harrison
Seven Days
The superb ensemble of veteran Israeli actors, singers and comedians gives bravura performances.
August 28, 2017
Diane Carson
KDHX (St. Louis)…
Plot
In The Women’s Balcony, a group of women in Jerusalem come together to preserve their traditions and unite their neighborhood when a charismatic rabbi enters their lives.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about The Women’s Balcony.
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