The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
89%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
39 wins & 103 nominations total
The Dark Knight Rises is an ambitious, thoughtful, and potent action film that concludes Christopher Nolan’s franchise in spectacular fashion.
The Dark Knight Rises is the ultimate superhero movie that will leave you on the edge of your seat. It’s a perfect finale to the trilogy that redefined the genre and made us all believe in caped crusaders again. Christopher Nolan’s direction is masterful, and Christian Bale’s portrayal of Batman is nothing short of iconic. The action is intense, the story is complex, and the performances are outstanding. It’s a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer all at once. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride. The Dark Knight Rises is a must-see for any fan of the genre.
Production Company(ies)
Maïa Films, Arte France Cinéma Les Films, d’ Ici
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital IMAX 6-Track
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 45m
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Language(s):English, Arabic
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 2012 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2012
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, directed by Christopher Nolan, written by Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, action, adventure, fantasy, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by J Hoberman, Candice Frederick, Jason Bailey, Ryan Gilbey, Jenny McCartney, Kim Newman, Brian Eggert, Cory Woodroof, Jason Adams, Mikel Zorrilla, Espinof, Jonathan Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Warner Bros Pictures, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat, Batman, Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, Bane, Miranda Tate, John Blake, Alfred
Worldwide gross: $1,081,153,097
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,393,848,981
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 57
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 152,000,979
US/Canada gross: $448,149,584
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $577,765,390
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 56
US/Canada opening weekend: $160,887,295
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $207,419,831
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 16
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $250,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $322,306,107
Production budget ranking: 14
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $173,561,838
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $897,981,036
ROI to date (est.): 181%
ROI ranking: 681
Anne Hathaway – Selina Kyle
Tom Hardy – Bane
Marion Cotillard – Miranda Tate
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – John Blake
Michael Caine – Alfred
Director(s)
Christopher Nolan
Writer(s)
Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Producer(s)
Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
39 wins & 103 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (373) | Top Critics (82) | Fresh (325) | Rotten (48)
The Dark Knight Rises not only celebrates a caped Übermensch but is itself, as a commercial enterprise, something beyond good and evil.
February 25, 2019
J. Hoberman
ARTINFO.com
TOP CRITIC
The Dark Knight Rises is the taut and satisfying finale to a beastly franchise that not only proposed new interpretations of a beloved tale, but it also re-engineered what we imagine a superhero movie to be.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: B+
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
Nolan somehow never loses control – this is an accomplished and tremendously confident filmmaker, both in the execution of his thrilling chases and action beats, and in his manipulation of the complicated, multi-faceted narrative.
June 21, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Nolan has become hooked on the grandiose, at times even the biblical. For anyone who admired the witty playfulness of his early films, it’s a dark night indeed.
August 1, 2015
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
I respected The Dark Knight Rises; I didn’t quite love it.
August 1, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Jenny McCartney
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
As befits the saga’s engagement with the economics of Gotham City, a great deal of topical material floats about here, insufficiently digested.
June 22, 2015
Kim Newman
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Christopher Nolan elevates his genre and stretches the limits of blockbuster filmmaking with a boldly artistic, wildly ambitious production that is as evocative as it is impressive.
February 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Thankfully The Dark Knight Rises has joined that small group of worthy threequels.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Lumination Network
I’ll never relegate Nolan to the status of a Michael Bay, of course – he’s not dumb, he isn’t just surface flash. But he’s not the Kubrick he thinks he is, either
July 14, 2021
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
A spectacular but irregular closing to the adventures of Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale’s Batman. [Full Review in Spanish]
June 9, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Mikel Zorrilla
Espinof
The Dark Knight Rises colors the superhero film as it’s come to be defined by Marvel in a grimier shade, and features multiple Oscar winners to boot.
April 19, 2021
Johnny Loftus
Decider
A brilliant example, through Batman and a superhero lens, of the power of revolution as a national myth, and how it can come to define a society.
February 14, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Tony Black
Cultural Conversation…
Plot
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight (2008), in which he took the rap for Dent’s crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its Police force, which is struggling to cope with Bane’s plans to destroy the city.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises required him to wear a mask that made it difficult for him to breathe and speak clearly, leading to some of his lines being dubbed in post-production.
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Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
89%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
36 wins & 122 nominations total
Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.
Moonrise Kingdom is a charming and heartwarming film that takes you back to a simpler time when young love was pure and innocent. Wes Anderson’s attention to detail and unique style make this movie a visual treat, while the talented cast brings the story to life with humor and emotion. It’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to feel like a kid again, even if just for a little while. Plus, who doesn’t love a good scout troop adventure and a little bit of rebellion?
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Mace Neufeld Productions, Nina Saxon Film Design
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and smoking
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 34m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2012 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2012
Genre(s)
Romance
Keyword(s)
Moonrise Kingdom, PG-13, Romance, Wes Anderson, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson, Roman Coppola, $45.5M, reviewed by Carmen Rios, Nick James, David Thomson, David Stratton, Sandra Hall, Rene Rodriguez, Alex Behan, Sophie Charara, Richard Propes, Brent McKnight, Yasser Medina, Sergi Sánchez, warm, whimsical, poignant, idiosyncratic, New Penzance, island, New England, community, 1965, bad things, 12-year-olds, love, run away, violent storm, quirky adults, search party, calamity strikes, smoking, sexual content, English, Focus Features
Worldwide gross: $68,264,022
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $88,007,645
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,077
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 9,597,344
US/Canada gross: $45,512,466
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $58,675,783
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,002
US/Canada opening weekend: $522,996
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $674,259
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,331
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $16,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $20,627,591
Production budget ranking: 1,352
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $11,107,958
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $56,272,096
ROI to date (est.): 177%
ROI ranking: 693
Ed Norton – Scout Master Ward
Bill Murray – Mr. Bishop
Frances McDormand – Mrs. Bishop
Tilda Swinton – Social Services
Jared Gilman – Sam
Director(s)
Wes Anderson
Writer(s)
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Producer(s)
Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
36 wins & 122 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (266) | Top Critics (73) | Fresh (248) | Rotten (18)
Charming, enveloping, seriously funny, and beautiful.
June 10, 2021
Carmen Rios
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
Moonrise Kingdom makes a winning appeal to the precious joys of the pre-teen imagination circa 1965.
August 30, 2017
Nick James
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The film is frequently funny, always elegant (or mock-elegant), and something that would make Humbert Humbert laugh all the way to his asylum.
June 17, 2013
David Thomson
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
It’s not my favourite Wes Anderson film but I do like it very much.
August 30, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
There are many echoes of Anderson’s earlier films, particularly Rushmore and Tenenbaums. He’s an unapologetic romantic and Moonrise Kingdom is a study in wish-fulfillment.
August 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Most of Wes Anderson’s previous pictures came from the head; Moonrise Kingdom is one from the heart.
June 21, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
Wes Anderson’s love letter to young love is a pure cinematic delight from go to whoa.
October 18, 2021
Alex Behan
Stuff.co.nz
Moonrise Kingdom spends a lot of time looking at how sad, confused adults can both abandon and come to the rescue of sad, confused teens.
April 28, 2021
Sophie Charara
NME
A realistic story set in what could, perhaps, be called an unrealistic world.
September 17, 2020 | Rating: 4.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Engrossing, genuinely touching, and even a touch adventurous.
July 11, 2020 | Rating: A
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
It is further proof that Wes Anderson’s mind is constantly challenged at the time of generating ingenious ideas. [Full review in Spanish]
June 25, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
Moonrise Kingdom is the closest that Wes Anderson has ever gotten to Trufaut. [Full Review in Spanish]
April 8, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Sergi Sánchez
Fotogramas…
Plot
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down – which might not be such a bad thing.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Moonrise Kingdom includes a star-studded lineup of actors, including Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, and Tilda Swinton.
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Pina (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
10 wins & 27 nominations total
Pina is an immersive, gorgeously shot tribute to the people who express life through movement.
Pina is like a dance party on steroids! This 3-D film captures the beauty and grace of Pina Bausch’s modern dance programs in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there with the dancers. It’s a celebration of life, love, and inspiration that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Even if you’re not a dance fan, you’ll appreciate the hypnotic visuals and the sheer physical wonder of it all. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to be transported to a world of pure movement and joy!
Production Company(ies)
Tri Star Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for some sensuality/partial nudity and smoking
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 44m
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Language(s):German, French, English, Spanish, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2012
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Pina, Wim Wenders, Gian-Piero Ringel, documentary, German, PG, some sensuality, partial nudity, smoking, dancers, choreographer, Pina Bausch, Malou Airaudo, Regina Advento, Ruth Amarante, Jorge Puerta, Rainer Behr, Andrey Berezin, Dolby Digital, IFC Films, box office, $3.5M, reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Jordan Levin, Caroline Palmer, Kimberley Jones, Calvin Wilson, Moira MacDonald, Joanne Laurier, Gian-Piero Ringel, Wim Wenders, starring Malou Airaudo, Regina Advento, Ruth Amarante, Jorge Puerta, Rainer Behr, Andrey Berezin, directed by Wim Wenders, written by Wim Wenders, producer Wim Wenders, MPAA rating PG, documentary, tribute, dance, movement, 3D, tribute, life, love, inspiration, humanity, physical, emotional, surreal, avant-garde, modern dance, meditation, locations, props, theatrical, dramatic, stunning, absurd, carnal, gladiatorial, Cirque du Soleil, balance, whimsy, artistry, choreography, performers, humanity, creative process, vision, struggle, obstacles, visual style, New York City Subway
Worldwide gross: $18,705,853
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,626,216
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,631
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,685,520
US/Canada gross: $3,524,826
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,640,426
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,829
US/Canada opening weekend: $68,012
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $89,538
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,979
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 3238460
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $4,263,426
Production budget ranking: 1,935
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,295,855
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $18,066,935
ROI to date (est.): 275%
ROI ranking: 492
Regina Advento – self
Ruth Amarante – self
Jorge Puerta – self
Rainer Behr – self
Andrey Berezin – self
Director(s)
Wim Wenders
Writer(s)
Wim Wenders
Producer(s)
Gian-Piero Ringel, Wim Wenders
Film Festivals
Berlin, Venice
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
10 wins & 27 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (106) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (101) | Rotten (5)
Pina is a celebration of what it is to inspire greatness, a passionate dance of life, love and inspiration that transcends its central figure to become something as timeless, and as hopeful, as the innovative and remarkable woman who inspired it.
March 17, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Watching Pina is like being inside one of Bausch’s surreal pieces.
February 16, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Jordan Levin
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
A remarkable — and likely enduring — tribute to an artist committed to creating dance theater drawn from humanity’s deepest physical and emotional reserves.
February 15, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Caroline Palmer
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
[An] utterly transfixing, exhilarating spectacle of bodies in motion.
February 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
“Pina” isn’t just for dance fans or those curious about the latest in 3-D. It’s a celebration of life.
February 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Calvin Wilson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
A unique and often sublime artistic experience, “Pina” is a 3-D dance film that immerses us in the movement, letting us feel that we could reach out and touch these dancers as they float past us.
February 9, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Its haunting quality is a reminder that Bausch and her generation in Germany lived in the shadow of fascism.
March 1, 2021
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
The film is an immensely rewatchable work of physical wonders, lensed with perfectly matched visual flair.
November 16, 2020
Jordan M. Smith
IONCINEMA.com
Dance fans will appreciate Wim Wenders’ hypnotic 3-D capture of choreographer Pina Busch’s pioneering modern programs.
June 18, 2020
David Lamble
Bay Area Reporter
[Pina] capture, in original and striking ways, the beauty and mystery of [Pina] Bausch’s work by bringing us right inside of it.
March 14, 2019
Ren Jender
Bitch Flicks
Pina aims to confound expectations — and it does.
January 4, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner
The various ages of the dancers resonates with the changing seasons of the dance, and this becomes the foundation for a survey of a life’s work.
August 30, 2018
Pat Padua
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
In modern dance since the 1970s, few choreographers have had more influence in the medium than the late Pina Bausch. This film explores the life and work of this artist of movement while we see her company perform her most notable creations where basic things like water, dirt and even gravity take on otherworldly qualities in their dancing.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Pina features a cast of talented dancers, including Malou Airaudo, Regina Advento, Ruth Amarante, Jorge Puerta, Rainer Behr, and Andrey Berezin.
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89%
Boy (2012)
89%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Boy possesses the offbeat charm associated with New Zealand film but is also fully capable of drawing the viewer in emotionally.
Boy” is the kind of movie that makes you feel like you’re back in high school, but in a good way. It’s heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable all at once. The young star, James Rolleston, steals the show with his impressive acting skills. Even with its low-budget flaws, the film’s narrative artistry shines through. Director Taika Waititi has created a coming-of-age story that’s both breezy and grounded in relatable drama. It’s a record-breaking hit in its home country of New Zealand, and it’s easy to see why. “Boy” is a must-watch for anyone who wants to feel good and have a good laugh.
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions,
Distributor
Paladin
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:New Zealand
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 9, 2013
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring James Rolleston, directed by Taika Waititi, written by Taika Waititi, comedy, drama, New Zealand film, emotional, offbeat charm, box office gross, limited release, producer Ainsley Gardiner, producer Cliff Curtis, producer Emanuel Michael, MPAA rating, critic reviews, reviewed by Cath Clarke, reviewed by John Barber, reviewed by Linda Barnard, reviewed by Sam Adams, reviewed by Tom Long, reviewed by J.R Jones, reviewed by Graeme Tuckett, reviewed by Danny Brogan, reviewed by Kate Rodger, reviewed by Stephen Carty, reviewed by Allan Hunter, reviewed by Jennie Kermode, audience score, James Rolleston as Boy, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu as Rocky, Moerangi Tihore as Dynasty, Cherilee Martin as Kelly, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell as Chardonnay, Guardian review, Globe and Mail review, Toronto Star review, Philadelphia City Paper review, Detroit News review, Chicago Reader review, Stuff.co.nz review, Common Sense Media review, Newshub (NZ) review, Radio Times review, emotional coming of age story, hero worship, father-son relationship, goat, Michael Jackson, Waihau Bay, bag of money, immature hoodlum, scenic, talented actors, fresh, great directing, charismatic characters, top horror movies, MCU movies, renewed and cancelled TV shows, best Netflix series
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
Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu – Rocky
Taika Waititi – Alamein
Moerangi Tihore – Dynasty
Cherilee Martin – Kelly
RickyLee Waipuka-Russell – Chardonnay
Director(s)
Taika Waititi
Writer(s)
Taika Waititi
Producer(s)
Ainsley Gardiner, Cliff Curtis, Emanuel Michael
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (73) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (9)
It’s a disarmingly lovely, big-hearted film, and hilarious in places.
October 13, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Cath Clarke
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Even the inevitable flaws of the low-budget production are winning, showcasing as they do the narrative artistry that makes Boy so distinctive amid current factory-written studio productions.
July 13, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
John Barber
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
A simple story of coming of age and the bitter failings of hero worship that succeeds thanks to the impressive skills of its young star.
July 12, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4
Linda Barnard
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
Rolleston’s winning presence doubtless has much to do with the fact that Boy is a record-breaking hit in its home country, but there’s some salt mixed in with the film’s sugar.
May 3, 2012 | Rating: B
Sam Adams
Philadelphia City Paper
TOP CRITIC
“Boy” finds hope, and love, in the oddest corners.
April 27, 2012 | Rating: B+
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Waititi has reached into his past for a story that belongs to him alone.
April 26, 2012
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
As with all great comedy, there’s some sadness and grit at its core that grounds the laughs in a relatable drama.
September 3, 2021
Graeme Tuckett
Stuff.co.nz
A beautiful, heart-warming film that will be relatable to teens and will remind anyone older of a time when they too were trying to make sense of the world.
May 18, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Danny Brogan
Common Sense Media
It feels like a while since I smiled this wide and felt this good watching any film, kiwi or otherwise.
September 12, 2019 | Rating: 5/5
Kate Rodger
Newshub (NZ)
The film may be slight, but there’s plenty of charm and wit to engage and amuse.
December 21, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Stephen Carty
Radio Times
[A] breezy coming-of-age story.
October 13, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Allan Hunter
Daily Express (UK)
It’s relentlessly funny but depends in equal part on the charm of its characters and on Boy’s sense of wonder at the world.
October 12, 2017 | Rating: 4.5/5
Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film…
Plot
A New Zealand youth discovers that his father is not the heroic adventurer he imagined him to be in the heartwarming comedy/drama, Boy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
James Rolleston, who plays the titular character in Boy, was originally cast as an extra and was offered the lead role after a costume fitting.
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The Muppets (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
17 wins & 43 nominations total
Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson’s lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees
The Muppets is a movie that will make you feel like a kid again, but with better snacks and a bigger screen. It’s got everything you could want from a Muppet movie: catchy songs, hilarious jokes, and a whole lot of heart. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan, you’ll find yourself rooting for Kermit and the gang as they try to save their beloved theater. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love seeing a bunch of puppets put on a show? So grab some popcorn, sit back, and let the Muppets take you on a wild ride.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Bonanza Casino – 4720 N Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for some mild rude humor
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 38m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2011 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 20, 2012
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Alan Arkin, James Carville, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, directed by James Bobin, written by Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Deborah Ross, Sophie Mayer, Candice Frederick, Monica Castillo, Donald Clarke, Nell Minow, Cory Woodroof, James Croot, Danielle Solzman, Owen Nicholls, Richard Propes, Julian Lytle, PG rating, Walt Disney, produced by David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Jim Henson, Muppets, puppetry, musical numbers, nostalgia, theater, telethon, Los Angeles, oil drilling, Tex Richman, CDE Executive, tour guide, vaudevillian anarchy, sentimentality, childhood, Occupy movement, Starbucks, smartphone revolutionaries, kermunism
Worldwide gross: $165,184,237
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $217,464,697
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 649
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,714,798
US/Canada gross: $88,631,237
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $116,682,835
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 651
US/Canada opening weekend: $29,239,026
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $38,493,116
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 332
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $45,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $59,242,404
Production budget ranking: 685
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $31,902,035
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $126,320,258
ROI to date (est.): 139%
ROI ranking: 803
Amy Adams – Mary
Chris Cooper – Tex Richman
Rashida Jones – CDE Executive
Alan Arkin – Tour Guide
James Carville – Self
Director(s)
James Bobin
Writer(s)
Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
Producer(s)
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
17 wins & 43 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (232) | Top Critics (69) | Fresh (220) | Rotten (12)
I just hoped for more vaudevillian anarchy and less sentimentality. Sometimes, it is a mistake to revisit your childhood with the same expectations.
August 31, 2018
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
It’s a film for 2012, for the 99 per cent, for the Occupiers who have been criticised as Starbucks-quaffing smartphone revolutionaries seeking a rainbow connection that could only be called ‘kermunism’.
July 9, 2018
Sophie Mayer
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
… The Muppets not only restore their name in the movie, but they prove to the audience that they’re back and they’re still as cute and entertaining as ever before.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: B+
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
This is comedic gold!
September 24, 2012
Monica Castillo
Dig Boston
TOP CRITIC
If you’re not a joyless maniac with a soul of anthracite then you will work hard to imagine how this project could have been better handled.
March 19, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
February 18, 2012 | Rating: A
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
The movie is pure cinema gold, featuring some of the most beloved characters of all time.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Lumination Network
The sheer joie de vivre on show ensures family fun for young and old – just the way Henson would have wanted it.
December 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
The Muppets captures the spirit of the franchise and makes us fall in love with them all over again.
November 23, 2021
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Quite possibly the most out and out fun you’ll have in a cinema this year…
April 29, 2021
Owen Nicholls
NME
Filled with musical numbers to which Amy Adams surrenders herself with wonderful results.
September 17, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
This movie is a great return of great characters to stage that entertain both old and bring in new fans to the felt world of Jim Henson.
January 11, 2020 | Rating: B+
Julian Lytle
Ignorant Bliss…
Plot
When 3 Muppet fans learn that Tex Richman wants to drill under the Muppet Theater for oil, Gary, Mary and Walter set out to find the Muppets who have been split up for years so that they can put on one last show and save the Muppet Theater. Kermit the Frog now lives in his own mansion depressed in Hollywood, ‘The Great Gonzo’ is a high class plumber at Gonzo’s Royal Flush, Fozzie Bear performs with a tribute band called The Moopets, Miss Piggy is the plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, and Animal is at a celebrity anger management rehab center in Santa Barbara.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film in the Fresh Kernels review.
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89%
Warrior (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
5 wins & 22 nominations total
Warrior relies on many of the clichés that critics of the genre love to mock — and it transcends them with gripping action, powerful acting, and heart
Warrior is the ultimate movie about two brothers fighting for a cash prize in an MMA tournament. It’s a heart-wrenching story that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. The fight sequences are brutal and raw, and the characters are honest and true. Tom Hardy’s physicality is something to behold, and the central themes being delivered in the denouement pack a major emotional wallop. It’s a hidden gem and one of the greatest sports films of all time. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Revolution Studios, Red Om Films, Hughes Entertainment,
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Meadows Racetrack & Casino – 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense mixed martial arts fighting, some language and thematic material
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:2h 19m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2011 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2011
Genre(s)
Action/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo, Kevin Dunn, directed by Gavin O’Connor, written by Gavin O’Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman, action, drama, PG-13, Lionsgate Films, produced by Gavin O’Connor, Greg O’Connor, $13.7M box office, reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Sandra Hall, Jim Schembri, Derek Malcolm, Andrew Pulver, Tim Robey, directed by Gavin O’Connor, written by Gavin O’Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman, MMA, family, redemption, estranged, tournament, underdog, fighting, emotional, powerful acting, heart, Tommy, Brendan, Paddy, Tess, Frank Campana, Principal Zito
Worldwide gross: $23,308,615
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $30,685,742
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,543
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,346,319
US/Canada gross: $13,657,115
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $17,979,563
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,447
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,242,107
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $6,901,223
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,041
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $32,912,447
Production budget ranking: 1,103
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $17,723,353
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$19,950,057
ROI to date (est.): -39%
ROI ranking: 1,617
Tom Hardy – Tommy
Nick Nolte – Paddy
Jennifer Morrison – Tess
Frank Grillo – Frank Campana
Kevin Dunn – Principal Zito
Director(s)
Gavin O’Connor
Writer(s)
Gavin O’Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman
Producer(s)
Gavin O’Connor, Greg O’Connor
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
5 wins & 22 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (195) | Top Critics (62) | Fresh (163) | Rotten (32)
The characters are honest and true, the fight sequences are brutal and raw, while the central themes being delivered in the denouement pack a major emotional wallop.
January 27, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Its three leads certainly deserve consideration for their artfulness in being able to infuse it with intimations of quality.
October 26, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/5
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Grainy, hand-held cinematography can’t lend authenticity to the forced emotion.
October 25, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Carries you along despite its obvious faults and pretensions
September 23, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Has to conform to the lunkhead straitjacket of the tournament format: one dufus pounding another in extreme close-up for what seems like an eternity.
September 22, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Andrew Pulver
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Hardy’s physicality here is something to behold: you wonder how many personal trainers he worked his way through to get those neck muscles.
September 22, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The journey the characters take to get there sucks you in and melts the inherent predictability away.
March 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Don Shanahan
Every Movie Has a Lesson
While most would simply write off a movie about two brothers fighting for a cash prize in an MMA tournament as direct-to-DVD piffle, Warrior pummels any negative expectations by putting on a gut-wrenching thumper of a show.
February 9, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Nashville Scene
Through a few powerhouse performances, Warrior shows how tough it is to break the strong family bond even when family members are estranged.
September 9, 2021
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
A hidden gem. One of the greatest sports films of all time. [Full review in Spanish]
May 2, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Fico Cangiano
CineXpress Podcast
Instead of one person’s journey to redemption, you have a pair of brothers. Two underdog stories for the price of one.
August 5, 2020 | Rating: B+
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
The film is a triumph if you can get past the premise. I did. And I feel I’m the better for it. I genuinely hope you can get past the stretch of a premise, too…
April 1, 2020
Ed Travis
Hollywood Jesus…
Plot
Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime – and the wreckage of their broken family – within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting in Lionsgate ‘s action/drama, WARRIOR. A former Marine, haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enlists his father, a recovered alcoholic and his former coach, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, a former MMA fighter unable to make ends meet as a public school teacher, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. Even though years have passed, recriminations and past betrayals keep Brendan bitterly estranged from both Tommy and his father. But when Brendan’s unlikely rise as an underdog sets him on a collision course with Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all battle of their lives.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tom Hardy’s physical transformation for his role as Tommy in Warrior was impressive, with the actor gaining 28 pounds of muscle for the role.
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Moneyball (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 6 Oscars
29 wins & 82 nominations total
Director Bennett Miller, along with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, take a niche subject and turn it into a sharp, funny, and touching portrait worthy of baseball lore.
Moneyball is like a home run that just keeps going and going. Brad Pitt’s performance is a grand slam, and the business side of baseball has never been so fascinating. It’s a movie that will make you want to grab some popcorn and a hot dog and settle in for the long haul. Even if you’re not a sports fan, Moneyball is a winner.
Production Company(ies)
Road Movies Filmproduktion, Argos Films, Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Fenway Park – 4 Jersey Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some strong language
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 13m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2011 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 10, 2012
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, Stephen Bishop, directed by Bennett Miller, written by Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, produced by Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz, Brad Pitt, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Candice Frederick, Rafer Guzman, David Elliott, Sara Michelle Fetters, Peter Bradshaw, Nigel Andrews, James Croot, Cory Woodroof, Don Shanahan, Film Companion Staff, Richard Propes, Allen Almachar, PG-13, baseball, Oakland A’s, Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Ivy League, scouts, bargain-bin players, flawed, game-winning potential, Michael Lewis, some strong language, English, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Worldwide gross: $110,206,216
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $145,086,249
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 850
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 15,821,837
US/Canada gross: $75,605,492
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $99,534,469
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 758
US/Canada opening weekend: $19,501,302
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $25,673,423
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 533
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $50,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $65,824,894
Production budget ranking: 633
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $35,446,705
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $43,814,650
ROI to date (est.): 43%
ROI ranking: 1,181
Jonah Hill – Peter Brand
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Art Howe
Robin Wright – Sharon
Chris Pratt – Scott Hatteberg
Stephen Bishop – David Justice
Director(s)
Bennett Miller
Writer(s)
Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin
Producer(s)
Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz, Brad Pitt
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 6 Oscars
29 wins & 82 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (269) | Top Critics (72) | Fresh (253) | Rotten (16)
Like a long, boring game of chess, where hopeful baseball players are discarded as effortlessly as a pawn and a knight, Moneyball fails to provide the sentiment it needs to inspire audiences.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: C-
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
Moneyball is a winner, one of the freshest and smartest sports movies in years.
May 6, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rafer Guzman
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
Brad Pitt is at the top of his own game as Beane. Cocky and often nonchalant, he is gnawed by doubts that he tries to cover by grabbing a snack or pitching a grin.
May 6, 2014 | Rating: 4/4
David Elliott
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
I couldn’t take my eyes off of it, and as emotionally interior and as dialogue driven as much of it the whole thing ends up being as thrilling as a big budget action blockbuster and as compelling as your typical star-powered Hollywood melodrama.
January 27, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
It’s an engaging, almost exotic film.
November 25, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Brad Pitt in a dugout. Oh dear; oh dear. Here is baseball, reel upon reel and inning upon inning.
November 25, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Brad Pitt’s finest performance so far.
May 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
This is an engrossing look into the life of a man who is willing to do everything he can to be successful, even if it means approaching a radical method of carrying out business.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Lumination Network
Stepping out of the formula, the smoothly-written business side of this film trumps the game and players on the field in fascinating detail.
March 14, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Don Shanahan
25YL (25 Years Later)
Throw in the great Philip Seymour Hoffman and what you get is a deeply empathetic sports drama that’s more about people than it is about the number crunching.
October 27, 2020
Film Companion Staff
Film Companion
Awards season is just getting ready to get started, but director Bennett Miller has served up 2011’s first real contender.
September 17, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
It’s an underdog story, but told through a different perspective.
August 5, 2020 | Rating: B
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin…
Plot
Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane is handicapped with the lowest salary constraint in baseball. If he ever wants to win the World Series, Billy must find a competitive advantage. Billy is about to turn baseball on its ear when he uses statistical data to analyze and place value on the players he picks for the team.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Philip Seymour Hoffman gives a standout performance as Art Howe in Moneyball.
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89%
The Guard (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
17 wins & 29 nominations total
A violent, crackerjack comedy with a strong Irish flavor and an eminently likable Brendan Gleeson in the main role
The Guard is like if Beverly Hills Cop and Fargo had a baby, and that baby was raised in Ireland. Brendan Gleeson is a national treasure and his performance as the foul-mouthed, nihilistic cop Boyle is worth the price of admission alone. The dialogue is sharp, the violence is brutal, and the scenery is stunning. It’s the perfect movie to watch with a pint of Guinness and some friends on a rainy day. Don’t miss out on this gem from a decade ago.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros., Chenault Productions,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Barna, County Galway, Ireland
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive language, some violence, drug material and sexual content
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English, Irish, Gaelic
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2012
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, David Wilmot, Rory Keenan, Mark Strong, directed by John Michael McDonagh, written by John Michael McDonagh, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Jim Schembri, Liam Lacey, Peter Howell, Ed Gibbs, Paul Byrnes, David Stratton, MPAA rating R, produced by Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez-Marengo, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Worldwide gross: $19,561,904
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $25,753,205
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,614
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,808,419
US/Canada gross: $5,360,274
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,056,789
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,710
US/Canada opening weekend: $76,834
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $101,152
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,930
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $6,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,898,987
Production budget ranking: 1,755
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,253,605
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,600,613
ROI to date (est.): 112%
ROI ranking: 893
Don Cheadle – FBI agent Wendell Everett
Liam Cunningham – Francis Sheehy
David Wilmot – Liam O’Leary
Rory Keenan – Garda Aidan McBride
Mark Strong – Clive Cornell
Director – John Michael McDonagh
Producers – Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez-Marengo, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Writer – John Michael McDonagh
Director(s)
John Michael McDonagh
Writer(s)
John Michael McDonagh
Producer(s)
Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez-Marengo, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
17 wins & 29 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (138) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (130) | Rotten (8)
The Guard offers an offbeat take on a genre without skimping on the violence or gunplay.
October 18, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Although The Guard is primarily a language romp, it’s also a terrific showcase for veteran pug-faced character actor Brendan Gleeson.
August 26, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Brendan Gleeson is a blooming marvel.
August 26, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
The film is foul-mouthed and not without its flourishes of violence but it’s irresistibly likeable (and unpredictable).
August 25, 2011 | Rating: 8/10
Ed Gibbs
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Boyle is probably the first screen hero in a long time whose heroism comes out of boredom and ennui. He gives nihilism a good name.
August 25, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Augmenting a smart, witty screenplay is magnificent Scope camerawork by Larry Smith, using beautiful locations around the west coast of Ireland.
August 25, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Flipping the street cop and well-to-do dynamic of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ on its head, Cheadle’s uptight Yale graduate is suitably stuffy when plonked in the Irish countryside.
October 28, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Tom Cassidy
Common Sense Media
The Guard offers just over 90-minutes of excellent escapism and guaranteed hilarity that is still worth seeking out even a decade after its original release.
October 12, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
The Guard may very well feature the year’s best dialogue, perfectly suited for the awesomely talented Gleeson’s blustery, energized and inspired delivery.
September 9, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
A quirky buddy-cop film with an excellent cast led by magnificent Brendan Gleeson, fast-paced and with a rarely-seen quantity of witty dialogues.
August 11, 2020
Vladan Petkovic
Cineuropa
Raucous and depraved, but also one of the most entertaining, darkly comic detective movies in recent memory.
July 11, 2020 | Rating: A
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
In what could have been a routine run-of-the-mill murder, drug trafficking, mob/cartel action flick, we instead have a film that explodes with life, filled with subversive humor, laugh-out-loud funny comedy, caustic and callous wit…
November 16, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens…
Plot
Sergeant Gerry Boyle is a small-town Irish cop with a confrontational personality, a subversive sense of humor, a dying mother, a fondness for prostitutes, and absolutely no interest whatsoever in the international cocaine-smuggling ring that has brought straight-laced FBI agent Wendell Everett to his door.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Brendan Gleeson’s performance as the vulgar Irish cop is “eminently likable.”
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89%
Even the Rain (Meme La Pluie) (2011)
89%RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: 22 wins & 17 nominations
Even the Rain is a film that deftly weaves together the complexities of history, art, and social activism. Bollen and Laverty’s meta-cinematic approach offers a refreshing take on the tired trope of colonialism, while the performances from Tosar and Aduviri are nothing short of striking. The film invites us to look into a hall of mirrors that reflects the Third World and our own complicity in its exploitation. It is a timely and layered work that incites self-reflection and offers a cutting, self-critical analysis of the medium of film. In short, Even the Rain is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art and social justice.
Even the Rain is a film that takes on the big questions of history and social responsibility, all while keeping you entertained with its hall of mirrors storytelling. It’s like a film within a film within a film, and it’s all about colonialism and the struggle of Indigenous people. But don’t worry, it’s not all serious – there are some great performances that will keep you laughing and engaged. Overall, it’s a fascinating and dynamic movie that will make you think and reflect on your own place in the world.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Cochabamba, Bolivia
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Dolby SR
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):Spanish, Quechua, English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 14, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2012
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
Even the Rain, drama, Spanish (Spain), directed by Icíar Bollaín, written by Paul Laverty, produced by Juan Gordon, Éric Altmayer, Mónica Lozano, Emma Lustres, starring Luis Tosar, Gael García Bernal, Juan Carlos Aduviri, Karra Elejalde, Carlos Santos, Raúl Arévalo, box office gross $558.3K, MPAA rating, reviewed by Mike McCahill, Nigel Andrews, Sherwyn Spencer, Dave Calhoun, Rick Groen, Adam Nayman, Rosa Parra, David Walsh, Mattie Lucas, Joseph Walsh, Myriam Ghattas, critics, water supply privatization, Spanish conquest, exploitation, Bolivia, indigenous people, film production, Columbus’ voyages, Water Wars, imperialism, peasant uprisings, Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, Fellini’s La Dolce Vita
Worldwide gross: $7,313,485
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,628,187
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,974
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,049,966
US/Canada gross: $518,017
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $681,968
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,264
US/Canada opening weekend: $53,730
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $70,735
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,078
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
Gael García Bernal – Sebastián
Juan Carlos Aduviri – Daniel
Karra Elejalde – Anton
Carlos Santos – Alberto
Raúl Arévalo – Juan
Director(s)
Icíar Bollaín
Writer(s)
Paul Laverty
Producer(s)
Juan Gordon, Éric Altmayer, Mónica Lozano, Emma Lustres
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
22 wins & 17 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (63) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (55) | Rotten (8)
There are striking performances from Luis Tosar as a cynical yet flexible producer and Juan Carlos Aduviri as the native who becomes a figurehead for those who don’t have the luxury of playacting.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Mike McCahill
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Bollen and Laverty punch up every icon and wingding in the arthouse clich dropdown.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 1/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Never really excels in any given area, and re-watch factor is a zero.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 1/5
Sherwyn Spencer
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Bollan and Laverty offer a cutting, self-critical analysis of their medium while finding an honest and effective perspective on history…
May 15, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Dave Calhoun
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
A film within a film within a film, Even the Rain holds up a hall of mirrors to the Third World and invites us to look in.
May 6, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
The film, meanwhile, remains mired in the middle ground between meta-cinematic cleverness and earnest good intentions.
May 5, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Adam Nayman
eye WEEKLY
TOP CRITIC
A fascinating telling of the making of a movie about colonialism that parallels the modern struggle of the Indigenous people. Shines a light on history and who gets to tell it and with what perspective.
August 15, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Rosa Parra
Latinx Lens
Even the Rain … takes on significant questions of history and contemporary social life, as well as artistic and human responsibility.
February 13, 2021
David Walsh
World Socialist Web Site
It is a dynamic and layered film, marked by fluid storytelling and timely themes that are presented without the kind of shameless pandering that so often accompany films about social activism.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Despite a number of strong performances, Even the Rain remains an overly-ambitious, highly problematic film.
August 23, 2018 | Rating: 2/5
Joseph Walsh
CineVue
It is a movie that, at the very least, incites the spectator to self-reflect.
February 13, 2017
Myriam Ghattas
Daily News Egypt
Well-acted and always with an ear cocked, listening for its own social relevance.
January 18, 2013 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation…
Plot
Spanish director Sebastián, his executive producer Costa and all his crew are in Bolivia, in the Cochabamba area, to shoot a motion picture about Christopher Columbus, his first explorations and the way the Spaniards treated the Indians at the time. Costa has chosen this place because the budget of the film is tight and here he can hire supernumeraries, local actors and extras on the cheap. Things go more or less smoothly until a conflict erupts over the privatization of the water supply. The trouble is that one of the local actors, is a leading activist in the protest movement.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Luis Tosar’s performance as the cynical yet flexible producer is striking.
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Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010)
89%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: 8 nominations
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer finds director Alex Gibney once again probing the dark corners of politics with thought-provoking insights and hard-hitting evidence
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer is like watching a train wreck in slow motion, but you just can’t look away. Alex Gibney does a great job of weaving together a complex story of corruption and scandal, and even though it’s not the most exciting documentary out there, it’s definitely worth a watch. Plus, who doesn’t love hearing sad sacks share their venereal wisdom?
Production Company(ies)
Hideout Pictures, Shout! Factory Shout! Studios,
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some sexual material, nudity and language
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 5, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2011
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Eliot Spitzer, politics, corruption, scandal, New York Governor, rising star, Democratic Party, no-nonsense politician, attorney general, corporations, unethical business practices, governor, elite escort service, political colleagues, remorseful, infidelity, life, career, nudity, language, sexual material, English, Alex Gibney, Maiken Baird, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider, Magnolia Pictures, R, box office, gross USA, $187.5K, 1h 57m, directed by Alex Gibney, produced by Maiken Baird, Alex Gibney, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider, written by Alex Gibney, reviewed by Philip French, Peter Bradshaw, Matt Bochenski, Sukhdev Sandhu, Nigel Andrews, Kate Taylor, Scott Raab, Laura Hiros, Simon Miraudo, Thomas Caldwell, Allan Hunter, Matthew Turner, starring Eliot Spitzer, Wrenn Schmidt, Roger Stone, Kim Allen, Karen Finley
Worldwide gross: $192,870
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $253,913
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,888
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 27,690
US/Canada gross: $189,416
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $249,366
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,502
US/Canada opening weekend: $16,962
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $22,330
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,474
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
Eliot Spitzer – Former Governor, New York
Wrenn Schmidt – Angelina
Roger Stone – Political Consultant
Kim Allen – Times Square Lip-Sync Singer
Karen Finley – Performance Artist
Director(s)
Alex Gibney
Writer(s)
Alex Gibney
Producer(s)
Maiken Baird, Alex Gibney, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (63) | Rotten (7)
It’s a riveting story of personal hubris and political chicanery.
March 7, 2011
Philip French
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Scary, fascinating stuff.
March 3, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Alex Gibney has a knack for telling great stories in a lucid fashion, and this story’s a good ‘un.
March 3, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Matt Bochenski
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
As corporate exposes go, it’s best to stick with Inside Job.
March 3, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Sukhdev Sandhu
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The film lights up a complex story like a pinball machine.
March 2, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Gibney doesn’t have anything more than tantalizing clues and a huge amount of circumstantial evidence, but he doesn’t need much more than that to indict Wall Street itself.
November 19, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Kate Taylor
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
If Client 9 – as slow and static as a film can be – has anything going for it, it’s hearing these sad sacks share their venereal wisdom.
October 18, 2018
Scott Raab
Esquire Magazine
Oscar winner Alex Gimbey (Taxi To The Dark Side, Freakonomics) does an excellent job of unraveling the skein of corruption and abuse that blanketed the life of what appeared to be an incorruptible man. [Full review in Spanish]
March 17, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Laura Hiros
Rincón de cine
Client-9 … is a fascinating, if occasionally fawning, character study of the man who would be king.
August 17, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Simon Miraudo
Quickflix
August 13, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Thomas Caldwell
Cinema Autopsy
Informative and thought-provoking…
March 7, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Allan Hunter
Daily Express (UK)
March 5, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon…
Plot
Documentary on the rise of Eliot Spitzer, first as Attorney General and then Governor of New York and his subsequent downfall due to a sex scandal. Spitzer had a hard driving, take no prisoners approach to prosecuting criminals. When he focused his efforts on Wall Street, he came up against some very powerful men. The chink in his armor was an escort whom he met regularly. When the fact that he spent time with a prostitute became public the knives came out so to speak, and Spitzer found himself isolated, resigning the Governorship. At one point, Spitzer recounts the story of a friend who gave him a t-shirt with ‘Hubris is Terminal’ printed on the front. A fitting epitaph somehow for his political career.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Eliot Spitzer, as well as political colleagues and friends.
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