The Eight Mountains (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Eight Mountains is a cinematic masterpiece that explores the complexities of male friendship with a refreshing lack of cliches. The film’s stunning cinematography and emotionally charged performances from the cast make for a truly unforgettable experience. While some may find the narrative to be overlong and familiar, the slow build towards a cathartic climax is well worth the journey. The film’s exploration of enduring friendships and the impact of childhood experiences is both poignant and thought-provoking. Overall, The Eight Mountains is a triumph of storytelling and a must-see for anyone who appreciates nuanced character studies and breathtaking visuals.
“The Eight Mountains” is a movie that will make you want to call your best friend and tell them how much you love them. It’s a heartwarming story of two men who have been friends since childhood and how their friendship evolves over time. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the snowy mountains will make you want to plan a winter vacation ASAP. While the movie is a bit long, it’s worth it for the emotional payoff at the end. Overall, “The Eight Mountains” is a must-watch for anyone who values friendship and beautiful scenery.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Sideshow and Janus Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Italy; Turin, Italy; Piedmont, Italy; Nepal
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 27m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Filippo Timi, Elena Lietti, Surakshya Panta, Elisabetta Mazzullo, directed by Charlotte Vandermeersch, Felix van Groeningen, written by Paolo Cognetti, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch, drama, adventure, box office gross $92.4K, limited release, Sideshow and Janus Films, Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Rufus, Wildside, Menuetto Film, Elastic Film, Film Commission Regione Valle d’Aosta, Pyramide Productions, Screen Flanders, Canal+, SKY, Vision Distribution, Ciné+, reviewed by Peter Rainer, Christy Lemire, Wendy Ide, Tara Brady, Yasmin Omar, Kevin Maher, Rubén Romero Santos, Kathy Fennessy, Liam Lacey, Morgan Rojas, Ray Pride, Paul Whitington, MPAA rating not mentioned, male friendship, childhood, Italian Alps, mountainside cottage, reflection, reconciliation.
Worldwide gross: $9,390,511
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: –
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Luca Marinelli – Pietro
Filippo Timi – Unknown
Elena Lietti – Unknown
Surakshya Panta – Asmi
Elisabetta Mazzullo – Lara
Director – Charlotte Vandermeersch, Felix van Groeningen
Writers – Paolo Cognetti, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch
Production Company – Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Rufus, Wildside, Menuetto Film, Elastic Film, Film Commission Regione Valle d’Aosta, Pyramide Productions, Screen Flanders, Canal+, SKY, Vision Distribution, Ciné+
Distributor – Sideshow and Janus Films
Sound Mix – Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio – Academy (1.33:1)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (8)
It is one of the few films I’ve ever seen that’s about male friendship without buddy-buddy backslapping, and that’s quite meaningful.
May 17, 2023
Peter Rainer
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
God, I love this movie so much… A very deep and meaningful story of platonic friendship.
May 17, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Combines the earthy, rooted grit of Jack London with the vivid emotional landscapes of Elena Ferrante.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Narratively conventional, overlong and occasionally tangential, but it builds slowly and meaningfully towards a sense of catharsis that’s as big as the elevations of the title.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s overlong, and overfamiliar, but remains a nuanced dual character study.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Yasmin Omar
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Enduring male friendships and the legacy of childhood are examined in this swoon-worthy literary adaptation…
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Idealistic and relaxing… [Full review in Spanish]
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Rubén Romero Santos
Cinemanía (Spain)
Though I recommend the film for anyone interested in Sirk, Hüben’s German narration has a somniferous quality–I also recommend a shot of caffeine beforehand.
May 17, 2023
Kathy Fennessy
Seattle Film Blog
A sensitive, if somewhat grandiose drama, The Eight Mountains is an unusual portrait of life-long brotherly love.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: B
Liam Lacey
Original Cin
The snowy mountaintops, nighttime bonfires, and cattle farms evoke a sense of spiritual easiness, reminding us that people and the environment can co-exist peacefully.
May 16, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Morgan Rojas
Cinemacy
Te filmmakers (including cinematographer Ruben Impens) deliver with grace: sweeping if sometimes grandiloquent, “The Eight Mountains” is a patient, uncommonly tender triumph.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 9/10
Ray Pride
Newcity
The Eight Mountains is a spectacular film, raw and moving, beautifully paced and shot.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Paul Whitington
Irish Independent…
Plot
After meeting as children in the Italian Alps, Pietro and Bruno reunite as adults to build a mountainside cottage, which becomes a site of reflection and reconciliation in the drama/adventure film, The Eight Mountains.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t say anything goofy or funny or odd about the film Signed in.
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88%
The Starling Girl (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Laurel Parmet’s debut feature, “The Starling Girl,” is a remarkable and compassionate drama that delves into the complexities of shame and desire within a conservative Christian community. Parmet’s attention to detail in portraying this community is refreshing and nuanced, avoiding the caricatures that often plague this subject matter. Eliza Scanlen’s portrayal of Jem, a young woman struggling to define herself within the confines of her faith, is intuitive and impulsive, refusing to be defined by the rules of her church or the rules of the genre. Parmet’s use of the Christian community as a symbol for the wider world of patriarchy, female body shaming, and dismissal of women’s desires is both clever and thought-provoking. “The Starling Girl” is a must-see for anyone wondering about the world around them, which is everyone.
“The Starling Girl” is a coming-of-age drama that tells the story of Jem, a young woman who refuses to be defined by the rules of her church or the rules of this genre. Critics have praised the film for its nuanced portrayal of a community that is often caricatured in movies, as well as for the exceptional performances of the cast, especially Eliza Scanlen. While some have noted that the film covers familiar territory, others have called it a must-see for anyone wondering about the world around them. Overall, “The Starling Girl” is a tender tale that sticks the landing thanks to Parmet’s rapt attention to the shifting desires of her central character.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Eliza Scanlen, Lewis Pullman, Jimmi Simpson, Wrenn Schmidt, Claire Elizabeth Green, Ellie May, directed by Laurel Parmet, written by Laurel Parmet, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Ann Hornaday, Robert Abele, Peter Debruge, Ty Burr, Natalia Winkelman, Ross McIndoe, Patrick McDonald, Peter Keough, Thom Ernst, Andrew Parker, Wade Major, Andy Klein, producer Kevin Rowe, Kara Durrett, MPAA rating R, fundamentalist Christian community, rural Kentucky, coming-of-age story, struggles with spiritual faith, dancing, church group, religious devotion, awareness of sexuality, dangerous relationship, youth pastor, community upended, Bleecker Street, 2AM, Sons of Rigor Films, Pinky Promise.
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.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Lewis Pullman – Owen Taylor
Jimmi Simpson – Paul Starling
Wrenn Schmidt – Heidi Starling
Claire Elizabeth Green – Rebecca Starling
Ellie May – Sarah Starling
Director – Laurel Parmet
Producers – Kevin Rowe, Kara Durrett
Writer – Laurel Parmet
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (59) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (55) | Rotten (4)
Parmet is confident enough to know that atmosphere, emotional tone and unspoken feeling can convey far more meaning than the talkiest of dialogue.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Parmet’s less interested in cultish dread than a more naturalistic dullness of isolation and groupthink you’d find in any closed conservative society where women of faith have been sold a purity narrative.
May 15, 2023
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a refreshing change to see this milieu treated with the level of nuance that Laurel Parmet brings to “The Starling Girl.”
May 12, 2023
Peter Debruge
Variety
TOP CRITIC
The saving graces of writer-director Laurel Parmet’s debut feature are the detailed portrayal of a community the movies generally caricature and Scanlen’s intuitive, impulsive Jem.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
A tender tale, “The Starling Girl” twirls through a spate of clichés… but sticks the landing thanks to Parmet’s rapt attention to the shifting desires of her central character.
May 11, 2023
Natalia Winkelman
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
The film is an impressively complicated and compassionate drama about shame and desire.
May 8, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Ross McIndoe
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Remarkable, for filmmaker Laurel Parmet is symbolically using the Christian community for the wider world of patriarchy, female body shaming and dismissal of women’s desires. Must see for anyone wondering about the world around them … which is everyone.
May 19, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Patrick McDonald
HollywoodChicago.com
Though frustratingly self-destructive, [Jem] perseveres, refusing to be defined by the rules of her church or the rules of this genre.
May 18, 2023
Peter Keough
Arts Fuse
The cast but especially Eliza Scanlen soar in this coming-of-age story salted with religious intrigue.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: B
Thom Ernst
Original Cin
Although a lot of the territory it covers is familiar, everything else about writer-director Laurel Parmet’s coming-of-age drama The Starling Girl is exceptional.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Andrew Parker
The Gate
It’s well done. Well acted and well written, but it’s still a Madame Bovary narrative.
May 18, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
It’s very sensitively done, I like the lead actress a lot, and it presents the conflict without taking sides.
May 18, 2023
Andy Klein
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)…
Plot
Seventeen-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her faith and sexuality in a fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky, and is drawn into a dangerous relationship with an enigmatic youth pastor.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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88%
Sick of Myself (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sick of Myself is a film that delves into the dark and twisted world of self-promotion and the lengths people will go to for attention. While some critics found the satire too crude and the targets too scattershot, others praised the committed performance from Kujath Thorp and the uncomfortable truths it reveals about our attention-craving society. The film’s pitch-black humor and nihilistic tone may not be for everyone, but it certainly leaves a lasting impression. As Kristoffer Borgli’s film runs out of things to say, it still manages to make audiences think twice about their own self-promotion and social media habits. Overall, Sick of Myself is a thought-provoking and insightful commentary on the nature of fame and narcissism in the age of social media.
Sick of Myself is like a rollercoaster ride that you’re not sure you want to be on, but once you’re strapped in, you can’t look away. The film takes a dark and twisted look at our obsession with self-promotion and social media, and it’s not afraid to make you uncomfortable. While some critics found it too crude or scatter-shot, I found it to be a scathing and insightful critique of our attention-hungry society. Plus, any movie that can make bandaged smoking look uncomfortably funny is worth a watch in my book.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Utopia
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 37m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Kristine Kujath Thorp, Eirik Sæther, Fanny Vaager, Sarah Francesca Brænne, Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen, Steinar Klouman Hallert, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, written by Kristoffer Borgli, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Helen O’Hara, Richard Whittaker, Wendy Ide, Deborah Ross, Kevin Maher, Katie McCabe, Morgan Rojas, Edwin Arnaudin, Christopher Lloyd, Edward Porter, Victoria Luxford, produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, MPAA rating, Utopia, Garagefilm International AB, Film i Väst, Oslo Pictures.
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.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Eirik Sæther – Thomas
Fanny Vaager – self
Francesca Brænne – Emma
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen – Yngve
Steinar Klouman Hallert – Stian
Director – Kristoffer Borgli
Producer – Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
Writer – Kristoffer Borgli
Production Company – Garagefilm International AB, Film i Väst, Oslo Pictures
Distributor – Utopia
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (48) | Rotten (7)
It’s not subtle, but a committed performance from Thorp and some uncomfortable truths about the nature of self-promotion making this a thought-provoking satire.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Helen O’Hara
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
If it wasn’t for [Kujath]Thorp, this would be intolerable, but as Signe she creates a fascinatingly off-putting character study of a menace to society.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Comedies don’t get much darker than this. It’s certainly not for everyone, but I loved it.
April 23, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It fizzles out in the end. But it is well directed and well performed and it is on to something. Doesn’t this take to the nth degree what we all feel, at some level?
April 21, 2023
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
The satire from the writer-director Kristoffer Borgli is inevitably too crude and the targets too scattershot.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Excessive self-medicating eventually lands Signe in hospital with a ‘mysterious illness’, and as she smokes through Eyes Without a Face-esque bandages, the film begins to find its uncomfortably funny feet.
April 21, 2023
Katie McCabe
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
A 95-minute-long insanity spiral and nihilist’s delight.
May 16, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Morgan Rojas
Cinemacy
A scathing critique of attention hounds and fame-seekers in the age of social media.
May 10, 2023 | Rating: B+
Edwin Arnaudin
Asheville Movies
This pitch-black Norwegian comedy has insightful and important things to say about our attention-craving society, where everything is filtered through our narcissistic need to tell our story.
May 10, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Christopher Lloyd
The Film Yap
Kristoffer Borgli’s film soon runs out of things to say.
May 1, 2023 | Rating: 2/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)
While not the easiest film to watch, Sick of Myself is an original story well told, and may make you think twice about why you’re putting up that braggy Instagram post (before doing it anyway).
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Victoria Luxford
City AM
It’s tricky to find much to laugh about in a film that encourages audiences to dismiss self-harm as simply idle narcisissm.
April 24, 2023 | Rating: 1/5
Saskia Baron
The Arts Desk…
Plot
In Sick of Myself, Signe and Thomas’ competitive relationship takes a dark turn when Thomas becomes a successful artist, leading Signe to create a new persona to regain attention and sympathy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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The Man In The Basement (2023)
88%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Man in the Basement is a thought-provoking and timely French thriller that delves into the dangerous territory of Holocaust denial and its insidious effects on the human psyche. With a gripping and suspenseful plot, the film expertly weaves together themes of domestic drama, political urgency, and ideological division, all while showcasing the talents of its exceptional cast. While some critics may find fault with the film’s pacing and lack of insight in its finale, it remains a smart and tense exploration of social issues that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Plus, any movie that gives us a chance to see François Cluzet play a hissable stinker is worth the price of admission.
The Man in the Basement” is a French thriller that will make you question everything you know about Holocaust denial and the power of persuasion. Critics are raving about the film’s intelligence, suspense, and timely social commentary. While some found the ending lacking, others praised the performances of the talented cast. Overall, this movie is a must-see for anyone who loves a good psychological thriller with a relevant message. Just don’t watch it alone in your basement, or you might start questioning your own beliefs.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language, VOD
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Paris, France; Hauts-De-Seine, France
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 54m
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Language(s):French
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Country of origin:France
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2023
Genre(s)
Mystery & Thriller/Drama
Keyword(s)
Mystery, thriller, drama, French, Philippe Le Guay, Anne-Dominique Toussaint, Jérémie Renier, Bérénice Bejo, François Cluzet, Gilles Taurand, Marc Weitzmann, box office, budget, reviewed by Tim Cogshell, Rex Reed, Elizabeth Weitzman, Glenn Kenny, Gary Goldstein, Beatrice Loayza, Dennis Schwartz, Calan Panchoo, Hannah Brown, Joel Copling, Todd Jorgenson, MPAA rating, Greenwich Entertainment, Holocaust denial, conspiracy theorist, tenants’ rights, psychological thriller, domestic drama, teenage daughter, anti-Semitic, history teacher, Jewish couple, naïve, suspenseful, provocative, intelligent, cautionary tale, political urgency, smart psychodrama, social issues, character dynamics, ideological division, Frenchman’s Frenchman, delicious character roles, hissable stinker
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: $3,450
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,450
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,834
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
Jérémie Renier – Simon Sandberg
Bérénice Bejo – Hélène Sandberg
Jonathan Zaccaï – David Sandberg
Victoria Eber – Justine
Denise Chalem – Nelly Sandberg
Director – Philippe Le Guay
Producer – Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Writers – Philippe Le Guay, Gilles Taurand, Marc Weitzmann
Director(s)
Philippe Le Guay
Writer(s)
Philippe Le Guay, Gilles Taurand, Marc Weitzmann
Producer(s)
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (2)
Very interesting… A thriller about how easily Holocaust denial can be insinuated in one’s mind.
February 11, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
The Man in the Basement is as provocative, intelligent and suspenseful as anything you are likely to see this year.
January 30, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Because Le Guy’s adroit script brings the past into the present so realistically (Fonzic might as well use the term “crisis actors”), “The Man In the Basement” is often almost unbearably fraught.
January 29, 2023
Elizabeth Weitzman
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
Cluzet is superb in the role, even when the climax calls on him to show his hand in a way that’s arguably too obvious by half.
January 28, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Glenn Kenny
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A gripping, smart and timely film that’s part thriller, part domestic drama and all cautionary tale.
January 27, 2023
Gary Goldstein
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Somewhere in “The Man in the Basement” there is a smart psychodrama sharpened by political urgency, but what we get is a middling think piece that too quickly loses momentum — and peters out by the end.
January 26, 2023
Beatrice Loayza
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
A smart, tense French thriller exposing social issues.
February 21, 2023 | Rating: B
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
The film carries itself as though possessing great discernment but leads to a finale without insight.
February 16, 2023 | Rating: 6/10
Calan Panchoo
Film Threat
All the actors are good here, among them Renier, who starred in a number of films by the Dardenne brothers… But the movie really belongs to Cluzet and the vile character he portrays.
February 3, 2023
Hannah Brown
Jerusalem Post
Whatever its shortcomings, the premise of The Man in the Basement prods a primal nerve.
February 1, 2023
Joel Copling
Spectrum Culture
Intriguing character dynamics offset the logical gaps in this French psychological thriller, in which a clash over tenants’ rights is supplemented by an undercurrent of relevant ideological division.
January 27, 2023
Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
Cluzet, very much the Frenchman’s Frenchman in many a movie, adds a fine, hissable stinker to his long resume of delicious character roles.
January 26, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation…
Plot
A Parisian couple decide to sell an unsanitary basement in their building, and Mr. Fonzic shows up to buy it. But slowly, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to the family as he turns out be a hateful man spreading anti-Semitic lies and exerting a perverted influence on the couple’s teenage daughter.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Bérénice Bejo, who plays Hélène Sandberg in the film, is best known for her role in the Academy Award-winning film The Artist (2011).
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88%
Of an Age (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“Of an Age” is a film that captures the essence of first love and the complexities that come with it. The Australian production is a warm and tender portrayal of two men from different backgrounds who find themselves drawn to each other. While the film lacks in character development, the chemistry between the two leads is infectious and captivating. Director Stolevski’s use of close-ups may be excessive, but it does not detract from the intimate and passionate nature of the story. “Of an Age” is a witty and winsome film that will leave an everlasting mark on your heart, much like the love stories it portrays.
“Of an Age” is a heartwarming and tender film that explores the complexities of first love and the impact it can have on our lives. The chemistry between Anton and Green is electric, and their performances are infectious. While the film may lack some of the character development that would make it truly devastating, it still manages to capture the beauty and horror of falling in love for the first time. It’s the perfect movie to watch with your partner or your hopelessly unrequited crush, and it will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling that will last long after the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Focus Features, Foreign Language, LGBTQ Stories
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:4:3
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Runtime:1h 39m
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Language(s):English, Serbian
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Country of origin:Australia
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 7, 2023
Genre(s)
Romance/Drama
Keyword(s)
Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+, Goran Stolevski, Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook, Jack Kenny, Toby Derrick, Verity Higgins, R, English, Feb 17 2023, Limited, Mar 7 2023, $525.4K, Focus Features, reviewed by John Wilmes, Katie Walsh, Manuel Betancourt, Christy Lemire, Sara Michelle Fetters, Radheyan Simonpillai, Cain Noble-Davies, Lena Wilson, Rene Sanchez, Roger Moore, directed by Goran Stolevski, written by Goran Stolevski, starring Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook, Jack Kenny, Toby Derrick, Verity Higgins, produced by Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, MPAA rating R, ballroom dancing, first love, summer of 1999, Serbian-born, Australian, 24-hour romance, friend’s older brother, lustful tenderness, moving romance, powerhouse performances, cinematic queer love stories, beauty and horror, seen for the first time, love for the first time, past and future, moody, melancholy atmosphere, lacking characterization, outstanding chemistry, infectious, small moments feel huge, major talent, daringly new take on gay romance, genuine and lived-in, everlasting mark in our hearts
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $556,585
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,712
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 60,696
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $556,585
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,302
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,817
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$7,135,915
ROI to date (est.): -93%
ROI ranking: 1,974
Thom Green – Adam
Hattie Hook – Ebony
Jack Kenny – Mellor
Toby Derrick – Jacob
Verity Higgins – Fay
Director – Goran Stolevski
Producers – Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings
Writer – Goran Stolevski
Director(s)
Goran Stolevski
Writer(s)
Goran Stolevski
Producer(s)
Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (56) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (7)
A memorable blast of humanity and nostalgia…
March 3, 2023
John Wilmes
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A profoundly moving film about the beauty and the horror of what it means to be seen for the first time, to love for the first time, and how the past and future are constantly informing each other.
February 19, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Katie Walsh
Tribune News Service
TOP CRITIC
The Australian production is a warm-hearted gem, pulsating with lustful tenderness (and tender lust) as it sketches what first love can feel like, and asking whether it can ever endure.
February 19, 2023
Manuel Betancourt
Variety
TOP CRITIC
While “Of an Age” offers plenty of moody, melancholy atmosphere, it lacks the kind of characterization that would make this story truly devastating.
February 18, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Christy Lemire
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Anton and Green are outstanding, and their chemistry is infectious.
February 18, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Stolevski holds our attention with small moments he makes feel huge. This is just confirmation that the You Won’t Be Alone filmmaker is a major talent to keep an eye on.
February 17, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Radheyan Simonpillai
CTV’s Your Morning
TOP CRITIC
It’s not a daringly new take on gay romance, but because it’s executed so well and resonates as something genuine and lived-in, it doesn’t need to be.
March 20, 2023 | Rating: 15.5/20
Cain Noble-Davies
FILMINK (Australia)
Witty and winsome, the perfect indulgence to enjoy with your partner or hopelessly unrequited crush.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: B+
Lena Wilson
The Playlist
An intimate, passionate and touching film about those love stories capable of leaving an everlasting mark in our hearts. [Full Review in Spanish]
February 23, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Rene Sanchez
Cine Sin Fronteras
Stolevski’s over-reliance on close-ups gives us detailed maps of each man’s dermatology, but tends to wash away the extra impact we’d feel about bigger moments of connection.
February 22, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
This Australian love story between a Serb and an Irishman gets it right.
February 21, 2023
John Paul King
Washington Blade
Of an Age is handled with the awkwardness of a first kiss, one that is never truly given the chance to blossom into a full-blooded romance for the ages.
February 21, 2023
David Harris
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
Set in the summer of 1999 an 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother. A decade later the pair meet for a bittersweet reunion.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Thom Green, who plays Adam in Of an Age, is also known for his role as Sammy in the Australian TV series Dance Academy.
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Four Samosas (2022)
88%RT Audience Score: 100%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Four Samosas is a colorful and quirky heist comedy that attempts to channel the spirit of Wes Anderson, but ultimately falls short of the mark. While the film’s hipster aesthetic and endearing characters are certainly charming, the script lacks the substance needed to truly elevate the overstylization. Despite this, writer-director Ravi Kapoor’s direction is nearly flawless, and the film’s freewheeling charm and engaging cast make it a fun and enjoyable romp through the Indian enclave of Artesia. Overall, Four Samosas may not be a cinematic masterpiece, but it’s a likable and entertaining film that will leave you smiling.
If you’re looking for a heist movie with a side of samosas, Four Samosas might just be your cup of chai. Critics are divided on whether it’s too Wes Anderson-esque or not enough, but one thing’s for sure: this scrappy rom-com has heart. With endearing characters, a freewheeling charm, and even a Bollywood production number, Four Samosas is a fun and quirky ride through the Indian enclave of Artesia. Sure, the dialogue might be a bit mundane and the acting a bit over-the-top, but who cares when you’re smiling by the end? Plus, who doesn’t love a good samosa?
Production Company(ies)
Asian Stories, VOD
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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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 20m
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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): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Comedy/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Venk Potula, Sonal Shah, Sharmita Bhattacharya, Nirvan Patnaik, Karan Soni, Summer Bishil, directed by Ravi Kapoor, written by Ravi Kapoor, produced by Ravi Kapoor, Rajiv Maikhuri, Venk Potula, Craig Stovel, PG-13, comedy, action, romance, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Noel Murray, Simon Abrams, Beatrice Loayza, Lena Wilson, Nadir Samara, Todd Jorgenson, Mark Dujsik, Christopher Lloyd, Brian Orndorf, Neely Swanson, Roger Moore, Zachary Goldkind, heist, diamonds, misfit dreamers, family caper, Christmas, feel-good
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
Sonal Shah – Paru
Sharmita Bhattacharya – Anjali
Nirvan Patnaik – Zak
Karan Soni – Self
Summer Bishil – Self
Ravi Kapoor – Director, Producer, Writer
Rajiv Maikhuri – Producer
Venk Potula – Producer
Craig Stovel – Producer
Director(s)
Ravi Kapoor
Writer(s)
Ravi Kapoor
Producer(s)
Ravi Kapoor, Rajiv Maikhuri, Venk Potula, Craig Stovel
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (17) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (6)
Its plot may run out of gas, but “Four Samosas” never stops being likable.
December 2, 2022
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
There’s simultaneously too much and not enough Wes Anderson in the Indian-American comedy Four Samosas, a warm-but-flat heist pic.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Colorful and handsomely composed like a Wes Anderson movie, but far from that director’s world of gloomy, globe-trotting dandies, “Four Samosas” is a jovial romp through the Indian enclave of Artesia located outside of Los Angeles.
December 1, 2022
Beatrice Loayza
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Excessive hipster-ness can be endearing, if done right, but “Four Samosas” woefully lacks the substance needed to buoy such overstylization.
December 1, 2022
Lena Wilson
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
Writer-director Ravi Kapoor’s second feature is hysterical, heartfelt, and beautiful to look at. His script and direction are nearly flawless. December 4, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Nadir Samara
Screen Rant
This scrappy romantic comedy compensates for its low-budget constraints with endearing characters and freewheeling charm.
December 2, 2022
Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
If there’s a major issue … it’s in how much effort Kapoor puts into making all of this come across as quirky.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
A precious comedy about a ill-considered grocery store heist that just isn’t nearly as cute and engaging as it thinks it is.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Christopher Lloyd
The Film Yap
There’s a fresh, engaging cast here that’s ready to play with the material, offering bright performances and decent timing in this somewhat strange but likable study of mistakes and community peculiarities.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: B
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
The dialogue is mundane and the comedy is rather juvenile. The acting is not particularly good, with everyone trying too hard. Despite all of that, and this is the intangible, the film will leave you smiling. Go figure.
November 28, 2022
Neely Swanson
Easy Reader (California)
The picture kind of goes to pieces in the third act, but not before we’ve had a fantasized Bollywood production number — produced on the cheap — and lots of gags about haplessness, loserdom and goat feces.
November 17, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Four Samosas clings to a straining aesthetic emulation — an ideologically regressive derivative of Wes Anderson — yet derisively so (and oblivious to it): its formal aspirations falter at the hands of more conventional characterization.
November 17, 2022
Zachary Goldkind
In Review Online…
Plot
Happy-go-lucky, underachieving, wanna-be rapper Vinny is dismayed to learn that his favorite ex-girlfriend Rina is planning to marry his smarmy arch-nemesis. Determined to disrupt the wedding as well as fund the dreams of his family and friends, he and his band of neighborhood pals concoct a plan to steal Rina’s dowry jewels from her father’s supermarket safe. But can this motley crew actually pull off a heist?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Venk Potula, Sonal Shah, and Sharmita Bhattacharya.
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88%
Infinity Pool (2023)
88%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Turbulent waters even for strong swimmers, Infinity Pool provides a visceral all-inclusive retreat of Cronenbergian perversion for those wanting to escape commercial sundries.
Infinity Pool is definitely a wild time, but when it’s trying to be scary or provocative, it’s often just confusing.
Production Company(ies)
Psychological, Road Trip / Journey
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Budapest, Hungary; Sibenik, Croatia
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:Canada, France, Hungary
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & Thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Thomas Kretschmann, Amanda Brugel, John Ralston, directed by Brandon Cronenberg, written by Brandon Cronenberg, horror, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tim Cogshell, Kristy Puchko, John Semley, Joshua Rothkopf, Jordan Hoffman, A.A Dowd, Amanda the Jedi, Linda Cook, Eric Eisenberg, George Elkind, Sara Clements, produced by Andrew Cividino, Rob Cotterill, Jonathan Halperyn, Karen Harnisch, Anita Juka, Daniel Kresmery, Christina Piovesan, Noah Segal, R rating, isolated island resort, vacation, beaches, staff, sun, seductive, mysterious, culture, violence, hedonism, horror, tragic accident, zero tolerance policy, execution, death, satire, wealth, privilege, mind-bending, violence, suspenseful, sick, thriller, sci-fi, hedonism
Worldwide gross: $5,182,778
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $5,078,400
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,514,364
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,692,039
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,174
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
Mia Goth – Gabi
Cleopatra Coleman – Em Foster
Thomas Kretschmann – Thresh
Amanda Brugel – Jennifer
John Ralston – Dr. Modan
Director – Brandon Cronenberg
Producers – Andrew Cividino, Rob Cotterill, Jonathan Halperyn, Karen Harnisch, Anita Juka, Daniel Kresmery, Christina Piovesan, Noah Segal
Writer – Brandon Cronenberg
Director(s)
Brandon Cronenberg
Writer(s)
Brandon Cronenberg
Producer(s)
Andrew Cividino, Rob Cotterill, Jonathan Halperyn, Karen Harnisch, Anita Juka, Daniel Kresmery, Christina Piovesan, Noah Segal
Film Festivals
Sundance, Berlin
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (163) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (140) | Rotten (23)
It wants to say something about society. It’s trying, but it doesn’t get there.
February 11, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Infinity Pool will make you squirm, but without the release of a climactic punchline. Instead, this satire of wealth and privilege will leave you stranded in its putrid muck, but perhaps smiling at the sheer gall of its horror.
February 4, 2023
Kristy Puchko
Mashable
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, Brandon Cronenberg’s new movie may not be very good. But at least he’s failing on his own terms.
February 2, 2023
John Semley
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
Brandon Cronenberg’s slick, strenuously naughty Infinity Pool, letting the characters descend into a moral freefall without any real downside gets tiresome fast.
February 1, 2023 | Rating: B-
Joshua Rothkopf
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Everyone, even the most well-adjusted person, dances with self-destructive behavior. How else can we explain Wendy’s Baconator?
January 28, 2023
Jordan Hoffman
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
It’s the Grand Guignol fever dream of a bored Roman emperor.
January 28, 2023
A.A. Dowd
Chron
TOP CRITIC
Regardless of how you feel about the movie, nothing feels quite like Brandon Cronenberg.
February 10, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Amanda the Jedi
Amanda the Jedi (Youtube)
Dip into ‘Infinity Pool’ for mind-bending horror.
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Linda Cook
OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
[Cronenberg’s] boundary-pushing aesthetic is weaponized brilliantly in Infinity Pool, an extreme examination of the lawlessness of the affluent.
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Eric Eisenberg
CinemaBlend
Verging on camp in a way that recalls Harmony Korine’s own satire of entitlement Spring Breakers, her [Goth’s] commitment both transcends and accentuates the film’s fine rote style, making it just barely worth the time.
February 8, 2023
George Elkind
Metro Times (Detroit, MI)
Brandon Cronenberg delivers The White Lotus dialed up to eleven on the violence scale. A kaleidoscopic, suspenseful, and sick satire that blends the thriller, horror, and sci-fi genres to its will to craft a story fueled by the wealthy’s hedonism.
February 8, 2023
Sara Clements
Pay or Wait
Brandon Cronenberg is one of the most creative and twisted minds in Hollywood. He follows up his 2020 film Possessor with another wild ride in Infinity Pool.
February 8, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Ricky Valero
Ready Steady Cut…
Plot
While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you’ll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Alexander Skarsgård plays the character James Foster in Infinity Pool.
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88%
Missing (2023)
88%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Missing can strain credulity in its efforts to keep the audience guessing, but a fast pace and relatable fears keep this twisty techno-thriller from completely losing its way.
If you can look past the visual gimmicks, Missing makes for an edge-of-the-seat thriller that’s good at keeping you guessing.
Production Company(ies)
Bazelevs Productions, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Stage 6 Films
Distributor
Screen Gems
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 51m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Mystery & Thriller
Keyword(s)
Missing, PG-13, Mystery & Thriller, Storm Reid, Nia Long, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, directed by Will Merrick, Nicholas D Johnson, written by Will Merrick, Nicholas D Johnson, produced by Natalie Qasabian, Sev Ohanian, Aneesh Chaganty, reviewed by tt stern-enzi, Dwight Brown, Christy Lemire, James Berardinelli, Radheyan Simonpillai, A.A Dowd, Lael Loewenstein, Linda Cook, Eric Eisenberg, Laura Sirikul, box office gross $23.0M, runtime 1h 51m, Screen Gems, techno-thriller, international red tape, digital sleuthing, Los Angeles, Colombia, missing mother, new boyfriend, latest technology, edge-of-the-seat thriller, twisty, relatable fears, fast pace, audience guessing, creative, visual gimmicks, good at keeping you guessing, secrets, never really knew her at all, thematic material, Teen Drinking, Some Strong Violence, Language, English, Jan 20 2023 Wide, vudu, in-theaters
Worldwide gross: $48,692,296
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $32,502,025
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,154,695
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,801,601
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 963
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
Joaquim de Almeida – Javi
Ken Leung – Kevin
Amy Landecker – Heather
Daniel Henney – Agent Park
Nia Long – Grace
Director – Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson
Producers – Natalie Qasabian, Sev Ohanian, Aneesh Chaganty
Writers – Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson
Director(s)
Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson
Writer(s)
Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson
Producer(s)
Natalie Qasabian, Sev Ohanian, Aneesh Chaganty
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (103) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (88) | Rotten (15)
There are a couple of moments where it gets close to going off the rails… but it doesn’t.
February 1, 2023 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Rarely has this generation of social media fanatics and tech heads been given their own film. This is their gift. A homage to their way of life.
January 25, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
It pulls off the [same] impressive narrative highwire act but includes a couple twists too many.
January 25, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Christy Lemire
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Missing works well enough as a popcorn flick that doesn’t demand much in the way of concentration. That makes it a solid throw-way that offers a couple hours of forgettable entertainment.
January 21, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
Missing recreates the “Vertigo shot” on a screen space filled with FaceTime and Google Tabs. It gets five stars just for that!
January 20, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Radheyan Simonpillai
CTV’s Your Morning
TOP CRITIC
As a mystery, Missing has a cozy airport-fiction intrigue, like a Lois Duncan pageturner for a readership that swipes to turn pages.
January 20, 2023
A.A. Dowd
Chron
TOP CRITIC
A really interesting experiment in style. The way that it’s done is constantly gripping and holds your attention.
February 11, 2023
Lael Loewenstein
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Find a terrific thriller in ‘Missing.’
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Linda Cook
OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
It gets a bit silly, but never too much to undermine the tension, and it stays grounded thanks to a solid lead turn by Storm Reid.
February 9, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Eric Eisenberg
CinemaBlend
Missing is a worthy successor of Searching with its unexpected twists and shocking conclusion. It doesn’t present anything new but it is fun to see the crazy storytelling elements and interesting use of social media mediums.
February 7, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Laura Sirikul
Nerdist
Credit goes to Merrick and Johnson who have cracked the code on keeping us engaged via such an impersonal medium.
February 3, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Frank Wilkins
Reel Reviews
The twists … are surprising and effective and the gimmick makes the most of them.
February 3, 2023 | Rating: 6/10
Sean Collier
Pittsburgh Magazine…
Plot
When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers…and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels Goofs for Missing (2023) does not have any entries.
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88%
Utama (2022)
88%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Utama is a film that captures the essence of the Bolivian llama farmers’ way of life with stunning visual power and genuine poignancy. Alejandro Loayza Grisi’s direction is a bold artistic statement that immerses the audience in a world that is both inaccessible to westerners and endangered. The fusion of beautifully orchestrated images and warm, convincing performances invites the viewer to let go and experience the underlying truth of these experiences. While some may find the film to be a tedious harangue, it is an elegiac, minimalist fable that touches on global warming, survival, our connections to each other, and our priorities. Utama is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the enormity of seemingly small lives and the beauty that can be found in the most unexpected places.
If you’re looking for a movie that will transport you to a world you’ve never seen before, Utama is the llama farmer flick for you. Critics are raving about the stunning visuals and heartwarming performances that make this movie a must-see. But don’t worry, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows – there’s plenty of beauty and dread to keep you on the edge of your seat. So grab some popcorn and get ready to immerse yourself in a way of life that’s both inaccessible and endangered. You won’t regret it!
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Bolivia
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 27m
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Language(s):Quechua, Spanish
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Country of origin:Bolivia, France, Uruguay
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2023
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
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: $4,589
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $4,589
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,790
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
Luisa Quispe – Sisa
Candelaria Quispe – Elena
Santos Choque – Clever
Alejandro Loayza Grisi – Director, Screenwriter
Director(s)
Alejandro Loayza Grisi
Writer(s)
Alejandro Loayza Grisi
Producer(s)
Santiago Loayza Grisi, Federico Moreira
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (2)
Alejandro Loayza Grisi isn’t interested in story or action here, he’s interested in the enormity of seemingly small lives.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: B+
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
If you only see one film about Bolivian llama farmers this year, make it Utama.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
David Hughes
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
A gentle and superbly shot film.
November 21, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Cath Clarke
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
A film of dazzling visual power and genuine poignancy.
November 4, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Glenn Kenny
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
It is a spare and yet unsparing film, and a bold artistic statement from an emerging filmmaker.
November 3, 2022
Katie Walsh
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
“Utama” pulls you in with an uneasy mix of beauty and dread.
November 3, 2022
Manohla Dargis
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Grisi has an incredible eye – the way he captures the barren landscapes almost recalls Carlos Reygadas (or to reach back further – John Ford), but it also leaves us wondering what a filmmaker like Reygadas could have done with this material.
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
The fusion in Utama of beautifully orchestrated images and warm, convincing performances invites its audience to immerse itself for 90 minutes in a way of life that is not only inaccessible to westerners but endangered. It’s well worth it.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Saskia Baron
The Arts Desk
Letting go can often be the hardest thing to do and although Utama allows itself the odd flourish of magical realism, it is in the underlying truth of these experiences that the film hits home the hardest.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Nicholson
CineVue
An elegiac, minimalist fable, Utama is about many things: global warming, survival, our connections to each other, our priorities.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
Operating under the principle that an ominous cough heard in the first act must go off in the last, Utama turns out to be a fairly tedious harangue…
November 21, 2022
Vadim Rizov
Filmmaker Magazine
‘Utama’ is not exactly what one would call a subtle or particularly complex piece of storytelling. Nor does it need to be.
November 21, 2022
Sean Burns
WBUR’s Arts & Culture…
Plot
Time seems to move slowly on the land of the Bolivian Altiplano, where an elderly Quechua couple, Virginio and Sisa, carry on a humble routine. When their grandson Clever shows up, Virginio sniffs out that he is there just to convince them to move to the city. The fact that the drought has left them without water doesn’t help their case for staying. All the while, Virginio’s breathing betrays his ability to hide what’s ailing him.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Excluding Santos Choque (Clever), every cast member is a non-professional actor.
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Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022)
88%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is a delightful and entertaining addition to the TMNT franchise, perfect for both new and old fans alike. The film’s commitment to a tonal and stylistic makeover is a breath of fresh air, elevating the beloved characters in unexpected ways. While it may not bring back the nostalgia of the early-90s heyday, it’s a serviceable and enjoyable entry in the cowabunga canon. Parents looking for a fun afternoon cartoon movie to watch with their kids will be pleasantly surprised, and fans of the TV show and TMNT mythology will definitely be pleased. Overall, this movie is a shell of a good time!
Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie may not be the most memorable entry in the TMNT franchise, but it’s still a totally tubular adventure for fans of all ages. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newbie to the world of the heroes in a half-shell, this movie is sure to deliver some serious ninja action and heartwarming moments. So grab some pizza and get ready to join Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael on their latest mission to save the world!
Production Company(ies)
Alien, Netflix, Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix)
Filming Location(s)
New York, New York, United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Aug 5, 2022
Genre(s)
Kids & family/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Ben Schwartz, Omar Miller, Brandon Smith, Josh Brener, Eric Bauza, Kat Graham, directed by Ant Ward, Andy Suriano, written by Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May, Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Michael Nordine, Claire Shaffer, Charles Solomon, Collier Jennings, Hayden Mears, Erick Massoto, Ricky Valero, Jennifer Borget, produced by Mark Mertens, Andy Suriano, MPAA rating, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Casey Jones, Krang, aliens, mutants, action, comedy, adventure, emotional, epic, cowabunga, Nickelodeon, TV series, continuation, standalone, entry point, franchise, legacy, dark, thrilling, exciting, heart, fun, fans of all ages
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
Omar Miller – Ralph (Voice)
Brandon Smith – Mikey (Voice)
Josh Brener – Donnie (Voice)
Eric Bauza – Splinter (Voice)
Kat Graham – Voice
Director(s)
Ant Ward, Andy Suriano
Writer(s)
Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May
Producer(s)
Mark Mertens, Andy Suriano
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2)
While unlikely to bring any nostalgia-minded fans of the series’ early-’90s heyday back into the fold, “Rise” is a serviceable — if also forgettable — entry in the cowabunga canon.
August 5, 2022
Michael Nordine
Variety
TOP CRITIC
“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie” won’t convert any new fans to the heroes in a half-shell, unless they’re under the age of 10. Still, it may pleasantly surprise parents looking for an afternoon cartoon movie to watch with their kids.
August 4, 2022
Claire Shaffer
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans, it delivers.
August 5, 2022
Charles Solomon
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Even if you’ve never watched the series, it’s still a great standalone adventure – and a great TMNT adventure to boot. Fans of the TV show and the TMNT mythology will definitely be pleased.
August 5, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Collier Jennings
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Not only does Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie function as a superb entry point for new fans, but it also commits to tonal and stylistic makeovers that elevate the franchise in unexpected ways.
August 5, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Hayden Mears
IGN Movies
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is a nice effort in extending the legacy of a far better TV series, but it lets go of all the elements that made us fall in love with the series in the first place.
August 5, 2022 | Rating: C-
Erick Massoto
Collider
While fans of the series might love the film, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an overlong episode that overstays its welcome.
August 3, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/5
Ricky Valero
Ready Steady Cut
Though this is a dark, and at times frightening, story, it’s also thrilling and exciting for long-time fans of the iconic characters.
August 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Jennifer Borget
Common Sense Media
Works as a great introduction to this part of the franchise — as well as a welcome addition for long time fans! Packed with emotion and heart, this movie is fun for fans of all ages.
August 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Tessa Smith
Mama’s Geeky…
Plot
The Ninja Turtles are faced with their greatest challenge yet when a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning. Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a fight to save the world from a terrifying alien species…the Krang!
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Haley Joel Osment voices the character of Casey Jones in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie.
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