Two of Us (Deux) (2021)
88%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 16 wins & 32 nominations
A remarkable feature debut for director/co-writer Filippo Meneghetti, Two of Us tells a deceptively complex love story while presenting a rich acting showcase for its three leads
Two of Us is the kind of movie that makes you want to call your grandma and tell her you love her. It’s a heartwarming love story that turns into a nail-biting thriller, and it’s all directed by a first-timer who’s going places. The performances are stunning, and the message is timeless: love conquers all. Get ready for the awards, America!
Production Company(ies)
Produzioni De Sica
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Thionville, Moselle, France
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):French, German
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Country of origin:Belgium, France, Luxembourg
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 5, 2021
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Barbara Sukowa, Martine Chevallier, Léa Drucker, Jérôme Varanfrain, Muriel Benazeraf, Hervé Sogne, directed by Filippo Meneghetti, written by Filippo Meneghetti, Malysone Bovorasmy, drama, romance, LGBTQ+, box office gross, limited release, Magnolia Pictures, produced by Laurent Baujard, Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin, reviewed by Gabrielle Marceau, Corrina Antrobus, David Jenkins, David Sexton, Cath Clarke, tt stern-enzi, John Paul King, Dan Bayer, Grace Williams, Cate Marquis, love story, retired women, neighbors, secret love, relationship, family, truth, French language, aspect ratio, 2.35:1, Nina Dorn, Madeleine Girard, Anne, Frédéric, M Brémond
Worldwide gross: $338,291
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $367,928
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,813
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 40,123
US/Canada gross: $5,495
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,976
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,825
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,955
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,214
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,835
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 2400000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $2,610,256
Production budget ranking: 1,997
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,405,623
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$3,647,951
ROI to date (est.): -91%
ROI ranking: 1,965
Martine Chevallier – Madeleine Girard
Léa Drucker – Anne
Jérôme Varanfrain – Frédéric
Muriel Benazeraf – Muriel
Hervé Sogne – M. Brémond
Director(s)
Filippo Meneghetti
Writer(s)
Filippo Meneghetti, Malysone Bovorasmy
Producer(s)
Laurent Baujard, Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
16 wins & 32 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (99) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (97) | Rotten (2)
Surprisingly, much of the film feels like a thriller, and Meneghetti revels in the genre.
December 2, 2021
Gabrielle Marceau
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Two Of Us beautifully depicts love’s many languages and how time generates strength. There’s a valuable lesson here that never gets old: love conquers all.
December 2, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Corrina Antrobus
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Meneghetti is going places.
July 19, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
David Jenkins
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
The romantic and domestic frustrations of two retired women in their seventies is not the most obviously suspenseful, high-concept premise for a movie, but Meneghetti makes the story remarkably compelling.
July 14, 2021
David Sexton
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
In one sense, Two of Us is as much a conventional romance as anything else, but it’s directed with a shiver of suspense by first-time feature maker Filippo Meneghetti.
July 13, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Cath Clarke
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
I’m really hoping American audiences have the chance to check this out…get ready for the awards.
March 2, 2021 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Engaging, suspenseful, powerful, and…exciting in an edge-of-your-seat kind of way.
May 20, 2022
John Paul King
Washington Blade
Great performances and sensitive direction amplify the emotional stakes of the beautifully empathetic screenplay.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
A love story that is relatable and refreshing, as there is something from the plot that anyone can take away.
December 2, 2021
Grace Williams
Battle Royale With Cheese
Two of Us starts out as a gentle love story but shifts into something more like a thriller as the lovers try to reunite in this gripping, insightful drama.
November 9, 2021
Cate Marquis
AWFJ Women on Film
Two of Us is a quiet revelation.
November 9, 2021
Sandie Angulo Chen
AWFJ Women on Film
Nuanced and poignant performances by Sukowa and Chevalier are simply stunning.
November 9, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film…
Plot
Two retired women, Nina and Madeleine, have been secretly in love for decades, until an unforeseen event turns their relationship upside down and leads Madeleine’s daughter to gradually unravel the truth about them in Two of Us.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Barbara Sukowa, who plays Nina in Two of Us, is a German actress known for her work in both German and American films.
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The Truffle Hunters (2020)
88%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 22 nominations
The Truffle Hunters explores a world most viewers will know nothing about — with delightfully savory results
The Truffle Hunters is a documentary that will make you want to pack your bags and move to Italy to become a truffle hunter yourself. The film captures the essence of a business that’s antithetical to modern-day supply and demand, and the eccentricity, humor, and doggedness of the hunters themselves. Plus, who wouldn’t want to spend their days wandering around the countryside with Fiona, Titina, and Birba? This dog-umentary is stupidly delightful and will warm your heart while making you crave some haute cuisine of white truffles.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Piedmont, Italy
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some strong language.
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 24m
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Language(s):Italian
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Country of origin:United States, Greece, Italy
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 17, 2021
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, truffle hunters, Italy, white Alba truffles, Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, Enrico Crippa, Carlo Gondola, Piero Botto, Sergio Cauda, Maria Cicciù, Aurelio Conterno, PG-13, Sony Pictures Classics, box office, $520.4K, budget, reviewed by Eric Kohn, Josh Kupecki, Philip De Semlyen, Deborah Ross, Jake Cunningham, Benji Wilson, Josh Parham, James Luxford, Marlow Stern, Joel Fisher, Jane Freebury, directed by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, produced by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, written by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, genre, food, nature, dogs, forests, Piedmont, Italy, rare, expensive, delicious, savory, supply and demand, original language, Italian, aspect ratio, flat (1.85:1), runtime, 1h 24m, distributor, Sony Pictures Classics, PG-13 (Some Strong Language), actor, director, producer
Worldwide gross: $1,504,318
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,636,106
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,470
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 178,419
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
Carlo Gondola – Self
Piero Botto –
Sergio Cauda –
Maria Cicciù –
Aurelio Conterno –
Director(s)
Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 22 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (127) | Top Critics (35) | Fresh (123) | Rotten (4)
The movie falls short of creating a singular argument, and the effect of its poetic visuals drifts off by the end. Still, it excels at diving into the essence of a business that’s antithetical to modern-day supply and demand.
December 3, 2021 | Rating: B+
Eric Kohn
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
While I don’t have a strong desire to sample the haute cuisine of white truffles, I do have an intense compulsion to wander around the countryside with Fiona, Titina, and Birba. Especially Birba.
December 3, 2021
Josh Kupecki
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
You can imagine Bill Murray, Bob Balaban and co ageing up for a Wes Anderson version of this stupidly delightful dog-umentary about elderly truffle hunters roaming Italy’s misty, picture-box Piedmont.
December 3, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Philip De Semlyen
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
This is directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw and, visually, it is magnificent, with every scene framed like a gorgeous painting.
July 29, 2021
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
Its gnarled, subterranean subject may be shrouded in a biblical halo, but The Truffle Hunters sublime focus on the natural world and both its flora and fauna inhabitants offers calming reassurance for the unwashed.
July 10, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Jake Cunningham
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Here is a documentary that is simple but contains multitudes.
July 10, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Benji Wilson
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The imagery feels meticulously staged yet authentic to the lives of the people who inhabit them, and what’s on display is a textured and vibrant aesthetic.
June 8, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Josh Parham
Next Best Picture
A portrait of humble beauty, as well as how almost anything can be destroyed by money.
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
City AM
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw’s documentary provides perhaps the most delightful movie-viewing experience of the year.
January 4, 2022
Marlow Stern
The Daily Beast
The Truffle Hunters may be a very niche documentary, but it will warm your heart and make you wonder how some can still enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
September 13, 2021
Joel Fisher
Battle Royale With Cheese
Exquisitely made documentary exploring the eccentricity, humour and doggedness in a disappearing breed of rural man as rare as the exotic fungi so highly prized by epicures
September 13, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Jane Freebury
The Canberra Times (Australia)
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw’s documentary is a delightful, thoughtful film, which slows time down to take us into the hunters’ mysterious world.
August 20, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Paul Whitington
Irish Independent…
Plot
A group of men search for rare and expensive white Alba truffles in the forests of Piedmont, Italy in the documentary “The Truffle Hunters.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film on Fresh Kernels.
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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021)
88%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 1 nomination
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror takes a fascinating deep dive that’ll leave like-minded viewers making numerous new additions to their streaming queues.
If you’re a horror fan, you won’t want to miss Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched. It’s like a history lesson, but with witches, ghosts, and creepy folklore. And at over three hours long, it’s perfect for a spooky movie marathon. Just make sure you have plenty of snacks and a nightlight handy.
Production Company(ies)
Horizon Pictures,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2021
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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:NA
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2021
Genre(s)
Documentary/Horror
Keyword(s)
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, documentary, horror, folk horror, Michael Reeves, The Witchfinder General, Piers Haggard, Blood on Satan’s Claw, Robin Hardy, The Wicker Man, British television, American horror, Asian horror, Australian horror, European horror, Kier-La Janisse, Winnie Cheung, directed by Kier-La Janisse, produced by Winnie Cheung, written by Kier-La Janisse, Portuguese (Brazil), 3h 14m, Piers Haggard, Lawrence Gordon Clark, Jeremy Dyson, Alice Lowe, Robert Eggers, Jonathan Rigby, reviewed by Leslie Felperin, Richard Whittaker, David Ehrlich, Katie Rife, Kristy Puchko, Meagan Navarro, Carey-Ann Pawsey, Christopher Cross, Roger Moore, Dennis Harvey, horror lovers, comprehensive, informative, engaging, creepy, beautifully made, streaming, rent, buy
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
Lawrence Gordon Clark – self
Jeremy Dyson – self
Alice Lowe – self
Robert Eggers – self
Jonathan Rigby – self
Winnie Cheung – producer
Kier-La Janisse – director, writer
Director(s)
Kier-La Janisse
Writer(s)
Kier-La Janisse, Kier-La Janisse
Producer(s)
Winnie Cheung, Kier-La Janisse
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (51)
At three-and-a-bit hours long, this is worth every geeky minute if you’re into the genre of the title – think Witchfinder General all the way through to Midsommar.
January 5, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Leslie Felperin
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Roots intertwine, single trees become forests, moss grows in between boughs, and myths dance twixt sunlight and shadows. Folk horror, like the old ways, will find you before you find it.
March 25, 2021
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Janisse’s voice is just as expressive through the shape that she gives to the film, and the connections that she draws between disparate traditions.
March 24, 2021 | Rating: B
David Ehrlich
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
This film doesn’t have an autobiographical angle, but as a piece of scholarship it’s equally brilliant, creating a unified theory of how national trauma is reflected in folk horror movies from around the world.
March 23, 2021
Katie Rife
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
A resplendent treasure for horror lovers, sure to excite, inspire, and awe.
March 22, 2021
Kristy Puchko
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
In her feature debut, writer/director Janisse dives deep into the world of folk horror, delivering a dizzyingly comprehensive documentary that approaches the subgenre’s history with a wide-reaching critical perspective.
March 17, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Meagan Navarro
Bloody Disgusting
TOP CRITIC
The entire history of folk horror films is revealed here as well as where it is looking to go in the future. So comprehensive that if you are a fan then this is an a essential watch.
March 10, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Carey-Ann Pawsey
Orca Sound
One of the most impressive, well-focused documentaries on a genre of film, ever.
February 15, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Christopher Cross
Tilt Magazine
Breathtakingly thorough…but in being this long and broad in scope, “Woodlands” can’t help but feel repetitive – exhaustingly-so.
January 27, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Roger Moore
Tribune News Service
At over three hours, Woodlands Dark might easily have seemed too much of a good thing. But the high-quality excerpt clips make these films interesting anew…
January 15, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
Founder of The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, Canadian Kier-La Janisse’s fabulous directorial debut is guaranteed to leave you searching out streaming services, Alice’s and Aro Video’s catalogues for copies of what’s teased here.
January 12, 2022
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
Janisse’s film repays your undertaking with not only an incredibly informative documentary but an engaging, creepy and beautifully made film.
January 11, 2022 | Rating: 4
Hope Madden
MaddWolf…
Plot
WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED: A HISTORY OF FOLK HORROR is a feature-length documentary exploring the history and cultural manifestations of the folk horror genre, from its beginnings in the 1960s to its revival in recent years.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with horror filmmakers such as Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) and Alice Lowe (Prevenge, Sightseers).
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White Riot (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 3 nominations
Raw and energetic like the music that inspired the 1970s political movement, White Riot offers invaluable insight into how music can change the world — and how Rock Against Racism still resonates
White Riot is a must-see for anyone who loves music, history, and sticking it to the man. This documentary is a wild ride that will have you tapping your feet and pumping your fist in the air. It’s a powerful reminder that the fight against racism and fascism is ongoing, but it’s also a celebration of the people who have stood up and made a difference. With great music, incredible footage, and a clear message, White Riot is a movie that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on the world.
Production Company(ies)
Liberty Films,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2020
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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: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): Dec 3, 2020
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
documentary, music, punk, politics, Rock Against Racism, 1970s, Britain, Pauline Black, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Dennis Bovell, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, directed by Rubika Shah, written by Ed Gibbs and Rubika Shah, produced by Ed Gibbs, reviewed by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, David Stratton, Paul Byrnes, Sukhdev Sandhu, Chris Waywell, David Fear, Dorothy Woodend, Sarah Ward, Jim Schembri, Edward Porter, Richard Crouse, genre, box office performance, budget, producer names, MPAA rating, critic names, actor names
Worldwide gross: $185,973
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $212,226
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,920
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,144
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
Topper Headon – Self
Mick Jones – Self
Dennis Bovell – Self
Paul Simonon – Self
Joe Strummer – Self
Rubika Shah – Director, Writer
Ed Gibbs – Producer, Writer
Director(s)
Rubika Shah
Writer(s)
Ed Gibbs, Rubika Shah
Producer(s)
Ed Gibbs
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (50)
White Riot is a wild ride, a timely but never preachy reminder that Black lives mattering is not a new fight for those in the music industry.
March 24, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
ABC Radio (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
The film is a reminder as to how deeply entrenched are the roots of fascism, and not only in Britain.
March 20, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
The film is highly entertaining, suitably chaotic and unpredictable, but with a clear purpose — to show that RAR made a difference.
March 18, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
It’s a tribute to the fire and ferment of Rock Against Racism, and to Shah’s infectious passion for her subject, that White Riot feels at least half an hour too short.
February 12, 2021
Sukhdev Sandhu
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
‘White Riot’ uses archive footage and stills brilliantly. It dispenses with expositional voiceover and clocks in at a lean 80 mins. But all of that pales beside its central message.
February 12, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Chris Waywell
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Here’s a blueprint for resistance.
November 12, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
The film hammers home the scope of the problem…
November 8, 2021
Dorothy Woodend
The Tyee (British Columbia)
Delivers a vital history lesson on a crucial piece of activism – as well as a reminder that inflammatory rhetoric always demands a response.
March 23, 2021
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
Compact and comprehensive, edifying and enormously entertaining, full of great music, bad language and knockout footage…a steaming hot slice of 1970s history and a clarion call about the unrest now unfurling across countries that should know better.
March 19, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jim Schembri
jimschembri.com
We’re reminded how much passion and verve went into the period’s activism, and the film’s style has a similar rough energy.
February 12, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)
Racism and rise of neo-fascism are still with us but White Riot reminds the viewer that resistance not only comes in many forms but that fighting the good fight is never out of date.
January 29, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
White Riot shows the power in standing together and fighting against the worst of humanity.
November 12, 2020
Joel Fisher
Battle Royale With Cheese…
Plot
White Riot is a documentary about how punk music influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, as a group of artists united to take on the National Front.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast includes punk legends like Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, and Paul Simonon.
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Extra Ordinary (2020)
88%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 15 wins & 10 nominations
A horror/rom-com hybrid that somehow manages to blend its ingredients without losing their flavor, Extra Ordinary more than lives up to its title
Extra Ordinary” is the kind of movie that makes you want to believe in ghosts just so you can hire Rose and Martin to come and bust them. It’s a hilarious and heartwarming story about love, loss, and the supernatural, all set against the backdrop of small-town Ireland. The cast is fantastic, the jokes are on point, and the special effects are just the right amount of cheesy. Whether you’re a horror fan or a rom-com lover, “Extra Ordinary” is a must-see. Just don’t forget to bring some ectoplasm-proof tissues, because you’ll be laughing and crying at the same time.
Production Company(ies)
Python Pictures, Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company,
Distributor
Good Deed Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Tullamore, Offaly, Leinster, Ireland
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, sexual content and some horror violence
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39:1
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Runtime:1h 34m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:Belgium, Finland, Ireland, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2020 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2020
Genre(s)
Comedy/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Maeve Higgins, Barry Ward, Claudia O’Doherty, Jamie Beamish, Terri Chandler, Will Forte, directed by Michael Ahern, Enda Loughman, written by Enda Loughman, comedy, fantasy, R rating, box office gross $160.9K, reviewed by Perri Nemiroff, Al Horner, Adam Graham, Richard Roeper, Michael Rechtshaffen, Roxana Hadadi, Brian Eggert, Jason Adams, Steven Warner, Alix Turner, Richard Crouse, supernatural abilities, possessed girl, ghostbusting, satanic rock star, small-town Ireland, cult following, Katie Holly, Yvonne Donohoe, Mary McCarthy, Good Deed Entertainment
Worldwide gross: $223,898
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $255,505
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,883
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 27,863
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
Barry Ward – Martin Martinm
Claudia O’Doherty – Claudia Winter
Jamie Beamish – Brian Welsh
Terri Chandler – Sailor Dooley
Will Forte – Christian Winter
Director(s)
Michael Ahern, Enda Loughman
Writer(s)
Enda Loughman
Producer(s)
Katie Holly, Yvonne Donohoe, Mary McCarthy
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
15 wins & 10 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (95) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (93) | Rotten (2)
A super silly and enjoyable experience.
February 7, 2021 | Rating: A-
Perri Nemiroff
Collider
TOP CRITIC
An unfalteringly funny, ectoplasm-drenched horror-comedy that deserves the cult status it’s destined for.
March 30, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Al Horner
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
“Extra Ordinary” is an extraordinarily funny tale about ghostbusting, lonely hearts and moving on. It’ll possess you.
March 16, 2020 | Rating: B+
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
For all the Blood Moon horror movie hijinks and unwelcome visitors from the beyond and from hell, Extra Ordinary is at heart a warm and inviting Comfort Food Movie…
March 13, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Like those cheeky genre-splicing comedies that came before it, the Ahern-Loughman collaboration doesn’t merely goose the boundary between charming and outrageous, it gleefully tramples it into oblivion.
March 6, 2020
Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
When Extra Ordinary finds the right wavelength for its wackiness, the script and the cast effectively straddle the line between gross-out gore and silly small-town melodrama.
March 6, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Roxana Hadadi
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A promising debut feature from the writer-director team of Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman, Extra Ordinary is just clever, funny, and referential enough to earn a modest cult following.
February 21, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Is there a good way to say “Extra Ordinary is Extraordinary!” without being a total cheeseball sell-out but still managing to get that onto the movie’s poster? Because Extra Ordinary is extraordinary and I want the whole wide world to know it
January 14, 2022
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
Extra Ordinary may not be entirely original, but it is wholly entertaining, enough to build genuine excitement for the directing duo’s next effort.
June 5, 2021
Steven Warner
In Review Online
Directorial debut from Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman, a lovely comedy about ghosts and a satanic rock star in small-town Ireland.
February 6, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Alix Turner
Ready Steady Cut
Finds just the right mix of laughs and lunacy to underscore Extra Ordinary’s story of lost souls looking to move on with their lives after loss, even if the dead still cast a long shadow.
January 30, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
An Irish comedy horror that will win you over instantly with its wit charm and fast-paced story that never misses a beat.
October 13, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Emma Wolfe
SpookyAstronauts…
Plot
Rose, a sweet, lonely driving instructor in rural Ireland, is gifted with supernatural abilities. Rose has a love/hate relationship with her ‘talents’ & tries to ignore the constant spirit related requests from locals – to exorcise possessed rubbish bins or haunted gravel. But! Christian Winter, a washed up, one-hit-wonder rock star, has made a pact with the devil for a return to greatness! He puts a spell on a local teenager- making her levitate. Her terrified father, Martin Martin, asks Rose to help save his daughter. Rose has to overcome the fear of her supernatural gift & work with Martin to save the girl, get the guy and be home in time for a light snack…maybe a yogurt or something…
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Maeve Higgins, Barry Ward, and Will Forte.
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Mickey and the Bear (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 15 nominations
Brought to life by a breakout performance by Camila Morrone, Mickey and the Bear finds affecting drama at the crossroads of a young woman’s coming-of-age journey
Mickey and the Bear” is a movie that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a coming-of-age story that’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The performances are superb, and the direction is mature and nuanced. You’ll find yourself rooting for Mickey, the heroine who’s not your usual Midwest teenager, and feeling relieved when she finally takes action. It’s a small but deeply felt film that’s definitely worth watching. Plus, who doesn’t love a good bear? (Disclaimer: There are no actual bears in this movie.)
Production Company(ies)
Wildwood Enterprises Artemis Rising Foundation Foothill Productions,
Distributor
Utopia
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Anaconda, Montana, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for substance abuse, language throughout and some sexual material
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2020
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale, Calvin Demba, Ben Rosenfield, Rebecca Henderson, Rob Grabow, directed by Annabelle Attanasio, written by Annabelle Attanasio, drama, $56.9K box office, R MPAA rating, reviewed by Scott Craven, Ann Hornaday, Marc Savlov, Monica Castillo, Robert Abele, David Ehrlich, Jason Best, Lisa Nesselson, Leilani Polk, Diane Carson, Jeff Mitchell, Camila Morrone breakout performance, Montana, coming-of-age, father-daughter relationship, independence, identity, family, heartbreak, veteran father, Utopia, Anja Murmann producer, Sabine Schenk producer, Lizzie Shapiro producer, Taylor Shung producer
Worldwide gross: $57,188
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $66,078
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,065
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,206
US/Canada gross: $57,188
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $66,078
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,720
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,375
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,832
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,683
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
James Badge Dale – Hank Peck
Calvin Demba – Wyatt Hughes
Ben Rosenfield – Aron Church
Rebecca Henderson – Leslee Watkins
Rob Grabow – Photographer
Annabelle Attanasio – Director/Writer
Anja Murmann – Producer
Sabine Schenk – Producer
Lizzie Shapiro – Producer
Taylor Shung – Producer
Director(s)
Annabelle Attanasio
Writer(s)
Annabelle Attanasio
Producer(s)
Anja Murmann, Sabine Schenk, Lizzie Shapiro, Taylor Shung
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 15 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (45)
“Mickey and the Bear” unfolds languidly, allowing tension to build slowly, intimately.
December 13, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Scott Craven
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Every shot in “Mickey and the Bear” is scrupulously judged but never overworked or fussy, resulting in a movie that is as artful as it is unforced.
December 12, 2019 | Rating: 4/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Even at its most dire, Mickey and the Bear is tinged with an almost holy hope for all involved, a rare and remarkable feat to pull off so well for a first-time director indeed.
December 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Through these complicated dynamics, Morrone navigates her character’s many highs and lows with a touching sense of authenticity.
November 29, 2019
Monica Castillo
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
The best thing one can say about Attanasio’s approach to this material… is that she understands how complicated people’s lives are when on the surface their issues might seem cut-and-dried.
November 21, 2019
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Small but deeply felt.
November 14, 2019 | Rating: B
David Ehrlich
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
Mickey, the heroine of this thoughtful coming-of-age drama, is not your usual Midwest teenager. When she surreptitiously dips into her father’s wallet, it’s to put money in rather than take it out.
May 23, 2020
Jason Best
Marie Claire
A character study pulled off through superb performances.
February 20, 2020
Lisa Nesselson
France24
When Mickey is finally pushed to action, it’s a relief, suffusing Mickey and the Bear with a feeling of hope amid the darkness and transforming a good film into a great one.
January 29, 2020
Leilani Polk
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
Writer/director Annabelle Attanasio… in her debut feature, shows a mature handling of interpersonal dynamics.
January 21, 2020
Diane Carson
KDHX (St. Louis)
Take notice of director Annabelle Attanasio’s feature film debut.
December 14, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeff Mitchell
Phoenix Film Festival
Overcomes a somewhat derivative storyline to forge its own identity.
December 3, 2019
Carol Cling
AWFJ Women on Film…
Plot
A Montana teenager struggles to find her own identity and independence while navigating a loving but volatile relationship with her single, veteran father in Mickey and the Bear.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Camila Morrone’s breakout performance in Mickey and the Bear.
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88%
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (Buñuel en el laberinto de las tortugas) (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 14 wins & 21 nominations
Thrillingly imaginative and appropriately surreal, Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles open an alluringly dreamlike window into the life of a brilliant artist
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a must-watch for animation fans who appreciate a unique color palette and angular character design. While the animation may not be groundbreaking, the story is compelling and engaging, especially for fans of Buñuel. It’s like a “making of” movie that’s both informative and entertaining. Plus, it’s a great way to learn about the surrealist as a young man without feeling like you’re watching a documentary. Overall, it’s a curio worth checking out, even if you’re not a completist.
Production Company(ies)
Decia Films, Amazonas Images Solares Fondazione delle arti
Distributor
GKIDS
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-14
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 20m
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Language(s):Spanish, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 12, 2019
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles, Drama, Spanish (Spain), directed by Salvador Simó, written by Salvador Simó and Eligio R Montero, starring Jorge Usón, Fernando Ramos, Luís Enríque De Tomás, Cyril Corral, Pepa Gracia, Rachel Lascar, produced by Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix, Jose Maria Fernandez De Vega, reviewed by Wendy Ide, Kevin Maher, Peter Bradshaw, Josh Slater-Williams, Ben Sachs, Ty Burr, more, GKIDS, $30.8K box office, animation, surreal, Luis Buñuel, Salvador Dalí, Paris, 1930, Ramón Acín, lottery ticket, funding, sculptor, artist, dream-like, Les Blank, Fitzcarraldo, Burden of Dreams, Land Without Bread, documentary, compassion
Worldwide gross: $185,675
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $214,539
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,918
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,396
US/Canada gross: $36,205
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $41,833
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,767
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,691
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $6,576
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,777
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 1800000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $2,079,818
Production budget ranking: 2,024
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,119,982
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$2,985,261
ROI to date (est.): -93%
ROI ranking: 1,976
Fernando Ramos – Ramón Acín (Voice)
Luís Enríque De Tomás – Pierre Unik (Voice)
Cyril Corral – Eli Lotar (Voice)
Pepa Gracia – Luis Mother (Voice)
Rachel Lascar – Vicondesa de Noailles (Voice)
Director(s)
Salvador Simó
Writer(s)
Salvador Simó, Eligio R. Montero
Producer(s)
Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix, Jose Maria Fernandez De Vega
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
14 wins & 21 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (1)
With its dust and sherry-toned colour palette and starkly angular character design, it will intrigue animation fans.
July 19, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
As a”making of” movie, however, it’s instantly gratifying and easily comparable with Les Blank’s Fitzcarraldo film Burden of Dreams.
July 18, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
An engaging if somewhat demure animation, bordering occasionally on a kind of gentle sentimentality that is inimical to the subject…
July 16, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
This speedy portrait of the surrealist as a young man has its own discreet charms.
July 15, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Josh Slater-Williams
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
The animation is nothing remarkable, but the story is compelling, especially for Buñuel fans.
March 11, 2020
Ben Sachs
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
It’s a curio for the completist, but not an unworthy one.
September 26, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
The medium of animation lends itself well to weaving these dream-like visions because Land Without Bread was not in the strictest sense a documentary. [Full review in Spanish]
October 25, 2021
Fernanda Solórzano
Letras Libres
Devoid of the obscurity, Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a stark contrast to the film it is woven around. It is coherent, perceptible, and unusually entertaining in a largely mainstream way.
December 3, 2020
Ram Venkat Srikar
Film Inquiry
More than what is usually expected from great artists’ hagiographies. [Full review in Spanish]
November 13, 2020
Carlos Bonfil
La Jornada
Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles is an often complex affair that tries to fit much in within a scant 75-minute runtim
August 10, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Laurence Boyce
VODzilla.co
Although at first I am captivated by the beautiful animation of ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’, I soon perceive a timed indulgence and a narrative inertia that removes my interest in the story. [Full review in Spanish]
August 8, 2020 | Rating: 5/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
The idea that this was when the great provocateur discovered compassion is a touch simplistic, but Simó expresses it through elegant storytelling.
July 20, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)…
Plot
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles follows the story of Luis Buñuel and his friend Ramón Acín as they try to fund Buñuel’s next film after a falling out with Salvador Dalí.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features the voice talents of Jorge Usón as Luis Buñuel and Fernando Ramos as Ramón Acín.
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88%
My Family (1995)
88%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 10 wins & 5 nominations
My Family is a cinematic masterpiece that captures the essence of Mexican-American life with its rich exploration of family, sibling conflicts, and universal family ties. The film’s warmth, humor, and lush cinematography make it impossible to dislike despite its flaws. The first-rate cast of Latino actors, including Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, and Edward James Olmos, deliver outstanding performances that bring the characters to life. Director Gregory Nava’s attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of family dynamics make this film a must-see for anyone who appreciates intelligent, witty, and creative storytelling. While some critics may find fault with the film’s occasional slip into sappiness, My Family’s big spirit always shines through, making it a timeless classic that will resonate with audiences for generations to come.
My Family is like a big, warm hug from your abuela. Sure, it’s not perfect, but the love and passion poured into this film by the cast and crew make it impossible not to enjoy. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing Jimmy Smits and Edward James Olmos on screen together? It’s a must-watch for anyone who values family and the ties that bind us all.
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Bracknell, Berkshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual material, language throughout, some violence and drug content
Year of Release
2019
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
-
Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 8m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 1995 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 6, 2004
Genre(s)
History/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Eduardo López Rojas, Jenny Gago, Elpidia Carrillo, Lupe Ontiveros, Jennifer Lopez, directed by Gregory Nava, written by Gregory Nava and Anna Thomas, History, Drama, $11.1M box office, reviewed by Rene Rodriguez, Gene Seymour, Carrie Rickey, Matt Zoller Seitz, Eleanor Ringel Cater, Henry Sheehan, Rene Jordan, Mark de la Viña, Barbara Vancheri, Kristal Brent Zook, Sean P Means, R MPAA rating, produced by Anna Thomas, Mexican-American life, multi-generational, family history, political hardships, social hardships, illegal deportations, racial tensions, gang fights, strong family
Worldwide gross: $40,812,363
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $47,156,830
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,361
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,142,511
US/Canada gross: $22,958,886
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $26,527,949
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,309
US/Canada opening weekend: $138,780
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $160,354
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,753
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $11,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $12,710,000
Production budget ranking: 1,570
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $6,844,335
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $27,602,495
ROI to date (est.): 141%
ROI ranking: 789
Esai Morales – Chucho
Eduardo López Rojas – Jose
Jenny Gago – Maria
Elpidia Carrillo – Isabel Magaña
Lupe Ontiveros – Irene
Director(s)
Gregory Nava
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Anna Thomas
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
10 wins & 5 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (58) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (12)
There are moments in My Family that convey Nava’s love for these characters. That warmth makes My Family impossible to dislike despite its flaws.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
It is evocative well-crafted and performed with verve and passion by a first-rate cast of Latino actors.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Gene Seymour
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
The warmth of My Family’s characters and humor, the lush-ness of its cinematography and local color, and the universality of its family and sibling conflicts, make for pleasurable company.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
One of the most satisfying dramas I’ve ever seen.
August 26, 2021
Matt Zoller Seitz
Dallas Observer
TOP CRITIC
The last segment is the best, so much so that one wishes Nava had left out the first two parts and concentrated on fleshing out the third section.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TOP CRITIC
What makes movie characters come alive are differences, not similarities. My Family could be any family, and thus, is no family at all.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: C
Henry Sheehan
Orange County Register
TOP CRITIC
The film is sweet but never cloying. The continuity doesn’t break because the actors – all excellent – convincingly resemble the others who played the same characters in the past. [Full review in Spanish]
September 9, 2021
Rene Jordan
El Nuevo Herald (Miami)
This Hollywood effort at unspooling this seldom heard American story is long overdue.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Mark de la Viña
Philadelphia Daily News
Smits gives a wonderful performance in a film that also stars Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos and actors without household names but with equal talent.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Barbara Vancheri
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Were this superb drama nothing more than a rich exploration of family, it would have been more than enough. But Nava and his cowriter, wife Anna Thomas, offer up layers and nuances.
August 26, 2021
Kristal Brent Zook
L.A. Weekly
My Family/Mi Familia is a chronicle of Mexican-American life, but it’s more than that. Its a universal portrait of family ties, a film to which everyone can relate.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
Sean P. Means
Salt Lake Tribune
Though it occasionally slips into sappiness, My Family’s big spirit always comes through.
August 26, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Robert W. Butler
Kansas City Star…
Plot
Former wrestler Ricky and his wife Julia make a living performing with their children Saraya and Zak. When brother and sister get the chance to audition for WWE, they learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of My Family/ Mi Familia includes Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, and Edward James Olmos.
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88%
Shadow (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Beautifully filmed and inventively choreographed, Shadow is a thrilling and visually sumptuous wuxia epic that finds director Zhang Yimou near peak form
If you’re looking for a movie that will leave you in awe, Shadow is the one for you. With stunning visuals and fight choreography that will make your jaw drop, this movie is a masterpiece. The story is full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. And let’s not forget about the monochrome colors splattered with blood – it’s like watching a beautiful painting come to life. Trust me, you won’t regret seeing this one in theaters.
Production Company(ies)
Castle Rock Entertainment,
Distributor
Well Go USA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-14
Year of Release
2019
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos
-
Aspect ratio:2.20 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
-
Language(s):
-
Country of origin:China
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 13, 2019
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Chao Deng, Betty Sun, Ryan Zheng, Qianyuan Wang, Jingchun Wang, Jun Hu, directed by Yimou Zhang, written by Yimou Zhang, Wei Li, Action, Adventure, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Chris Stuckmann, Sara Michelle Fetters, Randy Myers, Richard Whittaker, Barry Hertz, Tom Keogh, Brian Eggert, Carolyn Hinds, Dennis Harvey, Andrew Heskins, Andrew Gaudion, produced by Jun Liu, Catherine Pang, Xiaozhu Wang, MPAA rating, Chinese, Well Go USA, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS, Scope (2.35:1), Commander, Jing, The King of Pei, Captain Tian, Minister Lu, General Yang, doppelgangers, zither duets, double-crosses, monochrome colors, blood, revenge drama, umbrella weapons
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
Betty Sun – Madam
Ryan Zheng – The King of Pei
Qianyuan Wang – Captain Tian
Jingchun Wang – Minister Lu
Jun Hu – General Yang
Director(s)
Yimou Zhang
Writer(s)
Yimou Zhang, Wei Li
Producer(s)
Jun Liu, Catherine Pang, Xiaozhu Wang
Film Festivals
Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (104) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (98) | Rotten (6)
A masterpiece, one of the best martial arts films I’ve ever seen. See it in theaters, it will not be the same at home.
June 15, 2019 | Rating: A-
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
Shadow is a masterful spectacle of human frailty and intellectual dishonesty that only grows in resonance as it goes along.
May 22, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
You’ve gotta see it to believe it.
May 21, 2019
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
Through these tiny, textured components, and with an unblinking eye on power and corruption, Shadow is a burning light on the souls of its questionable heroes.
May 16, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
If The Great Wall felt like Yimou was turning his greatest hits into something dispassionately bland, then Shadow takes the familiar and makes it feel startlingly new.
May 9, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
It’s always good to see this side of Zhang’s work. “Shadow” will not soon be forgotten.
May 9, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Tom Keogh
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Palace intrigue and ornate martial arts duels are just the surface of Shadow, Zhang Yimou’s stunning 2018 period epic of doppelgangers, zither duets, double-crosses, and monochrome colors splattered with blood.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
The fight choreography in the third act is unique and beautiful.
July 30, 2021
Carolyn Hinds
Atom Insider
Building rather slowly towards climactic action, this is a corpse-strewn sort of Jacobean revenge drama, its violence staged with considerable panache.
October 15, 2020
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
With the colour palette of an ink wash painting, Zhang Yimou creates one of the most memorable wuxias in years…
September 23, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Andrew Heskins
easternKicks.com
A politically driven, exceptionally lavish historical drama that represents Zhang at his most visually poetic.
August 28, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Andrew Gaudion
VultureHound
Yimou Zhang once again reminds us of his trademark beauty, and Shadow is a significant return to form.
August 27, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Kelechi Ehenulo
Confessions From A Geek Mind…
Plot
To achieve victory over a rival kingdom, a general devises an intricate plan involving his wife, a look-alike, and two kings in the visually stunning and thrilling wuxia epic, Shadow.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels review for Shadow.
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88%
Shazam! (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: 29 nominations
An effortlessly entertaining blend of humor and heart, Shazam! is a superhero movie that never forgets the genre’s real power: joyous wish fulfillment
Shazam! is like a superhero movie mixed with a coming-of-age story, and it’s a total blast. The film doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is a refreshing change from some of the other DC movies. Plus, the humor is on point and the cast is fantastic. It’s definitely worth a watch, even if you’re not a die-hard comic book fan. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good origin story?
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action, language, and suggestive material
Year of Release
2019
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Atmos IMAX 6-Track
-
Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 12m
-
Language(s):English, Spanish
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2019
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou, Grace Fulton, directed by David F Sandberg, written by Henry Gayden, produced by Peter Safran, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, PG-13, reviewed by Andrea Gronvall, Peter Rainer, Michael Sragow, Wenlei Ma, Kim Newman, Roxana Hadadi, Brian Eggert, David Gonzalez, Lonita Cook, Nicholas Oon, Rick Marshall, budget, box office performance, superhero, wish fulfillment, magic, evil villain, foster family, Seven Deadly Sins, DC Extended Universe, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1), Warner Bros Pictures, Dr Thaddeus Sivana, Mary Bromfield, Freddy Freeman, Wizard, Language, Intense Sequences of Action, Suggestive Material
Worldwide gross: $366,080,049
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $422,988,854
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 365
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 46,127,465
US/Canada gross: $140,480,049
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $162,318,310
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 477
US/Canada opening weekend: $53,505,326
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $61,822,972
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 165
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $115,545,454
Production budget ranking: 327
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $62,221,227
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $245,222,174
ROI to date (est.): 138%
ROI ranking: 804
Mark Strong – Dr. Sivana
Asher Angel – Billy Batson
Jack Dylan Grazer – Freddy Freeman
Djimon Hounsou – Wizard
Grace Fulton – Mary Bromfield
Director(s)
David F. Sandberg
Writer(s)
Henry Gayden
Producer(s)
Peter Safran
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
29 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (415) | Top Critics (77) | Fresh (372) | Rotten (43)
It’s an interesting departure for Swedish horror director David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation, Lights Out), who proves he has more tricks up his sleeve than just things that go bump in the night.
February 19, 2020
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Pretty bland… A little too light, fluffy, and negligible.
September 27, 2019
Peter Rainer
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
…[T]his film melds the unpretentious, dreamy joys of old-time comic books with the sly, rambunctious humor of Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon featurettes…
May 10, 2019
Michael Sragow
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Charming, high-spirited and embraces its youthful, goofy side.
April 21, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Drawing from a wealth of material with more supporting Marvels and hangers-on than can be accommodated in one film, Shazam! picks and mixes with confidence.
April 11, 2019
Kim Newman
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The stakes in Shazam! aren’t quite world-endingly high but are resonant for their universality, and the film bounces well between kid-focused humor and suitably scary action sequences.
April 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s a tonic to the dour-toned, scattershot entries in the DCEU, and even more so because it doesn’t feel like a building block or puzzle piece in a larger franchise.
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Shazam! is not only a film DC needed but a film that may create new fans of the genre.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
David Gonzalez
Reel Talk Inc.
It is going to do for the DC universe what Guardians of the Galaxy did for Marvel.
September 30, 2021
Lonita Cook
KCTV5 News at 9
From the moment we meet the foster parents, you can start to feel this heartwarming aura just beginning to grow.
September 4, 2021 | Rating: 8.5/10
Nicholas Oon
Maximum Hype (YouTube)
Shazam! tries to tell two different stories, and although they’re each entertaining on their own, the film would’ve been better served by figuring out which one it most wanted to tell.
August 17, 2021
Rick Marshall
Digital Trends
A blast from start to finish, at least when it’s not bogged down in backstory.
August 17, 2021 | Rating: B
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review…
Plot
In Philadelphia, Billy Batson is an abandoned child who is proving a nuisance to Child Services and the authorities with his stubborn search for his lost mother. However, in his latest foster home, Billy makes a new friend, Freddy, and finds himself selected by the Wizard Shazam to be his new champion. Now endowed with the ability to instantly become an adult superhero by speaking the wizard’s name, Billy gleefully explores his new powers with Freddy. However, Billy soon learns that he has a deadly enemy, Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who was previously rejected by the wizard and has accepted the power of the Seven Deadly Sins instead. Now pursued by this mad scientist for his own power as well, Billy must face up to the responsibilities of his calling while learning the power of a special magic with his true family that Sivana can never understand.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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