Creed III (2023)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Stepping out from Rocky Balboa’s iconic shadow at last, the Creed franchise reasserts its champion status thanks to star Michael B. Jordan’s punchy direction and a nuanced heel turn by Jonathan Majors.
The Creed franchise establishes its own unique identity, breaking away from the shadow of Rocky Balboa through the impressive direction of Michael B. Jordan and the standout performance by Jonathan Majors. The movie’s unique style and powerful storytelling were captivating, delivering both thrilling action and nuanced character development. Creed solidifies itself as a champion in the boxing genre, offering a depth and complexity that sets it apart from other films in the franchise. In summary, Creed is an exceptional movie that deserves recognition for its exceptional craftsmanship and engaging performances. It is a must-see for fans of the genre and cinema lovers alike.
Production Company(ies)
Glickmania (DEFUNCT), MGM Studios, New Line Cinema, Outlier Society, Proximity Media, United Artists Releasing, Winkler Films
Distributor
United Artists Releasing
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Creed III, PG-13, Drama, Michael B Jordan, Jonathan Majors, directed by Michael B Jordan, written by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin, produced by William Chartoff, Ryan Coogler, Jonathan Glickman, Elizabeth Raposo, Sylvester Stallone, Charles Winkler, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler, United Artists Releasing, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Stephanie Zacharek, Noëlle D Lilley, Liz Shannon Miller, A.A Dowd, Charles Bramesco, Nick Schager, Debbie Lynn Elias, Laura Clifford, Samuel Leggett Jr., Brian Eggert, Joey Magidson, Adonis Creed, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent, Florian Munteanu, Rocky franchise, boxing, sports, violence, strong language, family life, childhood friend, prison, fighter, face off, future, settle the score, nothing to lose, drama, English, 1h 56m, Digital 2.39:1, aspect ratio, wide release, Golden Tomato Awards
Worldwide gross: $273,848,615
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $179,358,274
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 756
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 19,559,245
US/Canada gross: $156,248,615
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $101,358,274
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 745
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
Tessa Thompson – Bianca
Jonathan Majors – Damian Anderson
Wood Harris – Tony “Little Duke” Burton
Mila Davis-Kent – self
Florian Munteanu – Viktor Drago
Director: Michael B. Jordan
Producers: William Chartoff, Ryan Coogler, Jonathan Glickman, Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Sylvester Stallone, Charles Winkler, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler
Writers: Keenan Coogler, Zach Baylin
Director(s)
Michael B. Jordan
Writer(s)
Keenan Coogler, Zach Baylin
Producer(s)
William Chartoff, Ryan Coogler, Jonathan Glickman, Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Sylvester Stallone, Charles Winkler, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (69) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (7)
As both actor and director, Jordan pulls off some fancy footwork in Creed III.
February 25, 2023
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
In his directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan brings a surprisingly heartfelt though formulaic addition to the Rocky franchise.
February 25, 2023
Noëlle D. Lilley
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Whether Rocky fans will take issue with the lack of Stallone or some of the film’s bigger swings, there’s a confidence to respect in this film, as it tells a story which feels fresh within the established framework.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: B
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
TOP CRITIC
At its best, the movie takes the unlikely shape of a yuppie-in-peril thriller about chickens coming home to roost, Cape Fear reinvented into a Shakespearean sports drama.
February 24, 2023
A.A. Dowd
Chron
TOP CRITIC
But just as a great boxer can’t pull the same trick over and over again, neither can a franchise, an issue previously the cause for the steep drop-off in quality among the nonetheless lucrative “Rocky” sequels.
February 24, 2023 | Rating: C+
Charles Bramesco
The Playlist
TOP CRITIC
It’s easy to see the film’s punches coming before they’re thrown, but that doesn’t lessen their wallop when they land.
February 24, 2023
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
It’s a split decision on Creed III… [It’s] a good first directorial effort by Michael B. Jordan, and definitely worth a shot with viewing, but it doesn’t go the distance.
February 27, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/5
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
Working from a story by original director Ryan Coogler (who, along with Sylvester Stallone, produces here), star Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut with a trilogy capper far more satisfying than the second film if less so than the first
February 26, 2023 | Rating: B
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews
A great standout for Jordan’s first film. The fights & choreography are some of the best of the trilogy, the relationship progression & character evolution that I really loved. Such great chemistry with the whole cast, yet Majors is a powerhouse here!
February 26, 2023 | Rating: B+
Samuel Leggett Jr.
JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS
Creed III earns a place among the best boxing movies for expressing that the ring is more than a modern-day gladiatorial arena but, in cinema, a reflection of the interior lives of those inside it.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Creed III adds Michael B. Jordan’s directorial prowess and a formidable new opponent in Jonathan Majors to the franchise.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Joey Magidson
Awards Radar
A triumph! Rousing, genuinely heartfelt and exhilarating. It will make you stand up and cheer!
February 25, 2023
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru…
Plot
Adonis Creed must put his future on the line to battle his childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, who has nothing to lose.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jonathan Majors plays the character Damian Anderson in Creed III.
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A Thousand and One (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“A Thousand and One” is a cinematic masterpiece that delves into the complexities of motherhood, gentrification, and the human spirit. Director Rockwell’s auspicious debut is brought to life by the incredible performances of the cast, particularly Teyana Taylor, who delivers a passionate and palpable portrayal of a mother fighting to reclaim her son and her home. The film’s humanistic epic quality is a testament to Rockwell’s empathy and subtle shadings, making it feel like a filmed novel. While some critics may find fault with the premise, “A Thousand and One” is a moving and sincere story that will leave audiences in awe.
“A Thousand and One” is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and want to hug your loved ones. Teyana Taylor’s performance is nothing short of amazing, and the story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It’s a must-see for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world, and for anyone who loves a good underdog story. Plus, it’s set in New York City, so you know it’s going to be good. Don’t miss out on this one!
Production Company(ies)
Focus Features, Hillman Grad Productions, Makeready, Sight Unseen Pictures
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Brooklyn, New York, United States; Harlem, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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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): Mar 31, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Teyana Taylor, Josiah Cross, William Catlett, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Delissa Reynolds, directed by A.V Rockwell, written by A.V Rockwell, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Bob Mondello, Alison Willmore, Ty Burr, Richard Lawson, Kyle Smith, Radheyan Simonpillai, MPAA rating R, produced by Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston, parental devotion, perseverance, systemic inequity, New York City, foster care system, kidnapped child, sense of home, identity, stability, gentrification, domestic drama, socio-political context, searing, heart-wrenching, poignant, emotional, powerful, moving, gritty, realistic
Worldwide gross: $3,427,211
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $3,400,020
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.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,821
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Josiah Cross – Terry 17 Years Old
William Catlett – Lucky
Aaron Kingsley Adetola – Terry 6 Years Old
Aven Courtney – Terry 13 Years Old
Delissa Reynolds – Mrs. Jones
Director – A.V. Rockwell
Producers – Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston
Writer – A.V. Rockwell
Director(s)
A.V. Rockwell
Writer(s)
A.V. Rockwell
Producer(s)
Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (92) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (89) | Rotten (3)
Character portraits just don’t come sharper than “A Thousand And One.”
April 6, 2023
Bob Mondello
NPR
TOP CRITIC
A Thousand and One is rich and complex, the saga of someone battling to build a family and a stable home with no real experience of what that looks like.
April 1, 2023
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Rockwell has made a humanistic epic – really, it could be a filmed novel – and brings it to life through empathy, subtle shadings, and a central figure and performance that won’t be denied.
April 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
A Thousand and One is an auspicious debut for Rockwell. And it’s a thrilling evolution for Taylor, who puts her My Super Sweet 16 days very far in the rearview.
March 31, 2023
Richard Lawson
Vanity Fair
TOP CRITIC
It’s a reasonably compelling premise for a movie. A Thousand and One, however, does very little with it.
March 31, 2023
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
Overcomes those touches of first-time filmmaker gimmickry with incredibly moving performances and a focus on the love it takes to help people up from difficult circumstances.
March 31, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Radheyan Simonpillai
CTV’s Your Morning
TOP CRITIC
Tells a story that is real, credible and painful to bear.
April 8, 2023 | Rating: B
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
A powerful debut that offers us a sincere and moving story about motherhood and the devastating process of gentrification. [Full Review in Spanish]
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Rene Sanchez
Cine Sin Fronteras
Taylor is so passionate and palpable during her delivery making a speech about maternal instinct that we wholeheartedly believe every word.
April 7, 2023
Shani Harris
Battle Royale With Cheese
The gritty drama follows a single mom who is released from prison and kidnaps her son from the foster care system. Together, they try to reclaim a sense of home amid the gentrification of New York. Who knew Teyana Taylor was THIS good at dramatic acting?
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Jason Fraley
WTOP (Washington, D.C.)
The film gets by on the strength of Taylor’s performance and is not over-sensationalized when it comes to reckoning with some story turns.
April 6, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
Anchored by a fiercely committed performance by Teyana Taylor, “A Thousand and One” combines a searing domestic drama and the larger socio-political context against which it occurs with skill and insight.
April 5, 2023 | Rating: B+
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion…
Plot
Inez, an unapologetic and free-spirited woman, kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system and sets out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability in a rapidly changing New York City in A Thousand and One.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rapper and actress Teyana Taylor stars as the unapologetic and free-spirited Inez in A Thousand and One.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends the superhero genre and delivers a poignant and emotional story that will leave audiences in tears. James Gunn’s direction is impeccable, balancing humor and heart with ease, and completing Rocket’s transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. While some may find the first 90 minutes to be a bit of a slog, the real energy kicks in and the film takes off into the stratosphere. The soundtrack is perfectly curated, enhancing the already stunning visuals and adding to the emotional weight of the story. This film is a fitting farewell to the Guardians and to James Gunn, who has left an indelible mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the perfect mix of heart, humor, and action. James Gunn really outdid himself with this one, giving Rocket the spotlight he deserves and completing his transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. Sure, the first 90 minutes can be a bit of a slog, but once the real energy kicks in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat. And let’s not forget about the awesome soundtrack that perfectly complements the film’s epic moments. Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tearfully moving and bonkers hilarious conclusion to the trilogy that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, MARV, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Verse
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Atlanta, Georgia, United States; London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 30m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, directed by James Gunn, written by James Gunn, sci-fi, adventure, action, fantasy, comedy, PG-13, box office gross $214.7M, reviewed by Josh Flanders, Matt Singer, Christy Lemire, Wenlei Ma, Dwight Brown, tt stern-enzi, Rachel Ho, Luis Bond, Chris Sawin, Matt Donato, Marie Asner, Sarah El-Mahmoud, produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios.
Worldwide gross: $550,785,084
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $234,542,579
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.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $100,000,000
Production budget ranking: 407
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $53,850,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Writer – James Gunn
Producer – Kevin Feige
Executive Producer – Louis D’Esposito
Executive Producer – Victoria Alonso
Executive Producer – Jonathan Schwartz
Executive Producer – Nik Korda
Executive Producer – Stan Lee (posthumous credit)
Music – Tyler Bates
Cast:
Chris Pratt – Peter Quill/Star-Lord
Zoe Saldana – Gamora
Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
Vin Diesel – Groot (voice)
Bradley Cooper – Rocket (voice)
Karen Gillan – Nebula
Pom Klementieff – Mantis
Elizabeth Debicki – Ayesha
Sean Gunn – Kraglin/On-Set Rocket
Sylvester Stallone – Stakar Ogord
Michelle Yeoh – Aleta Ogord
Ving Rhames – Charlie-27
David Dastmalchian – Kurt
Michael Rooker – Yondu Udonta
Benedict Wong – Wong
Chris Hemsworth – Thor
Tessa Thompson – Valkyrie
Jeff Goldblum – Grandmaster
Taika Waititi – Korg (voice)
Julia Butters – Self
Miley Cyrus – Mainframe (voice)
Seth Green – Howard the Duck (voice)
Stan Lee – Watcher Informant (posthumous cameo)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (349) | Top Critics (75) | Fresh (286) | Rotten (63)
While better than most recent Marvel or DC films, it definitely lacks the fun, buddy-film aspects and sincere relationships of the original in lieu of an exhausting mission-based story.
May 17, 2023
Josh Flanders
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Completes Rocket’ transformation from a footnote to one of Marvel’ greatest characters.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Matt Singer
ScreenCrush
TOP CRITIC
Too often it feels like James Gunn made a playlist of songs he likes and then came up with scenes to go with them.
May 17, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Guardians 3 is a real warm and fuzzy movie that sometimes makes you forget that you’re a bit bored with the onslaught of superhero movies.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Be forewarned, it’s a slog for the first 90 minutes of its 2h 30m length. Then real energy kicks in.
May 11, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
James Gunn has an incredible way of balancing the mix of humor and heart… and has gotten bigger and better with that.
May 9, 2023 | Rating: A-
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Boy, does Gunn come out guns blazing.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Rachel Ho
Exclaim!
Gunn says goodbye to Marvel Studios in style, leaving his wake in the genre and giving us a valuable personal lesson that we must never forget: we all deserve a second chance [Full Review in Spanish]
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Luis Bond
Diario las Américas
Tearfully moving with bonkers humor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 gives the world’s most bad ass trash panda from space the most meaningful film in a trilogy overrun with super heroic and perfection obsessed a-holes.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Chris Sawin
Reel Rundown
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tailor-fitted exit for James Gunn from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe … the Gunniest Guardians yet in the best way.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Matt Donato
Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
The heart of the film, though, is Rocket.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Marie Asner
Phantom Tollbooth
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is another stylish, laugh-out-loud, offbeat and most of all, Awesome Mix of being something beautifully human and alien at the same time.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Sarah El-Mahmoud
CinemaBlend…
Plot
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows the ragtag family of misfits as they embark on a new adventure, taking the team in a darker direction without sacrificing heart or humor.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Sisu (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sisu, the Finnish action film that has been making waves in the cinema world, is a blood-soaked, adrenaline-fueled ride that will leave you breathless. Director Jalmari Helander has crafted a film that is equal parts Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino, with a healthy dose of Finnish humor thrown in for good measure. The story follows The Immortal, a legendary ex-commando who takes on a group of Nazis in a battle that is as brutal as it is satisfying. The action is non-stop, the violence is over-the-top, and the humor is pitch-black. Sisu is a film that will leave you feeling both exhilarated and slightly disturbed, and that’s exactly what makes it so damn good.
Sisu is the ultimate Nazi-killing movie that will have you cheering for the good guys and cringing at the brutal violence. It’s like a Quentin Tarantino film on steroids, with non-stop action and gore that will leave you breathless. The Finnish director Jalmari Helander has created a masterpiece that will satisfy any action movie fan’s thirst for blood and guts. The Immortal is a badass hero that you can’t help but root for, and the Nazis are the perfect villains to hate. If you’re looking for a fun, over-the-top, and entertaining movie, Sisu is the one for you. Just don’t forget to bring a strong stomach and a love for explosions.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language, Lionsgate, Stage 6 Films
Distributor
Lionsgate
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Lapland, Finland; Helsinki, Finland; Finland
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 31m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Action/War
Keyword(s)
starring Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila, directed by Jalmari Helander, written by Jalmari Helander, action, war, R rating, Lionsgate, Petri Jokiranta, Subzero Film Entertainment, Good Chaos, Finnish language, Dolby Digital, box office gross $6.7M, reviewed by Nick Schager, Bilge Ebiri, David Fear, Adam Graham, Oliver Jones, Sara Michelle Fetters, Mark Jackson, Maria Lattila, Brian Eggert, Matt Conway, Laura Clifford, Eileen Jones, critic reviews, audience score 88%, gory, violent, Nazis, gold, one-man death squad, courage, determination, Finnish word “sisu”, bloody satisfaction, action aficionados, grindhouse, John Wick, Sergio Leone, Crank: High Voltage, pulp-cinema, summer blockbuster, hyper-violent, blackly comedic, genre mashup, legendary Finnish ex-commando, The Immortal, rough justice, exhilarating bursts.
Worldwide gross: $10,256,098
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $6,937,839
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Aksel Hennie – Bruno
Jack Doolan – Wolf
Mimosa Willamo – Aino
Onni Tommila – Schütze
Arttu Kapulainen – Rower
Director: Jalmari Helander
Producer: Petri Jokiranta
Writer: Jalmari Helander
Production Co: Subzero Film Entertainment, Good Chaos
Distributor: Lionsgate
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (126) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (119) | Rotten (7)
A balls-to-the-wall Nazi-killing affair that more than lives up to the hype.
May 8, 2023
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
I kept imagining it as what might have happened had Sergio Leone been alive to direct Crank: High Voltage.
May 5, 2023
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Should you want to spend 90 minutes watching Nazis get shot, stabbed, gutted, blown up, run over, and beaten with a variety of inanimate objects, in the most violent and gory manner possible, this war movie is the answer to your pulp-cinema prayers.
May 4, 2023
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
A lean, mean Nazi-killing machine, Sisu is a brutal, bloody fantasy built for maximum fanboy thrills.
May 1, 2023 | Rating: B
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
This period neck-snapper from Finnish filmmaker Jalmari Helander… could end up taking the gore-splattered crown as the most satisfying, over-the-top violent action movie of the summer.
May 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Oliver Jones
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Sisu is a blood-splattered dream action aficionados won’t want to wake from.
April 30, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Sisu’s the ultimate metal movie; a Tarantino-knock-off with hyper-violent action seen through a blackly comedic lens.
May 19, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Jackson
Epoch Times
It’s an absurd, epic action film from a country that rarely produces them. Sisu provides non-stop thrills – and who doesn’t love to see a bunch of Nazis die in the most glorious fashion?
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Maria Lattila
WhyNow (UK)
The heightened quality of everything onscreen hopes to evoke gleeful and shocked laughter over the nonstop procession of stabbings, explosions, and dismemberments. And it mostly works.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Sisu delivers a no-nonsense bloodbath crafted with love and understanding of age-old action movie tenets.
May 17, 2023
Matt Conway
Battle Royale With Cheese
From the delightfully warped mind of “Rare Exports” writer/director Jalmari Helander comes a comically violent genre mashup about a legendary Finnish ex-commando known as The Immortal because of his absolute refusal to die.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: B+
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews
The question is, are you in the mood to see exhilarating bursts of rough justice? Given the state of the world now, I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t be.
May 17, 2023
Eileen Jones
The Jacobin…
Plot
ling spree ensues when a Finnish prospector seeks revenge on the Nazis who stole his gold during the last days of WWII in Sisu.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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2nd Chance (2022)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Entertaining and informative, 2nd Chance uses its subject’s incredible story to offer a dark reflection of the American dream.
If you’re looking for a flick that’s both fun and educational, 2nd Chance is your jam. It’s got a crazy story that’ll make you think twice about the whole “American dream” thing. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom – there’s plenty of entertainment to be had. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 29m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
2nd Chance, documentary, biography, Richard Davis, bullet proof vest, Second Chance, body armor, police, gun owners, government whistleblower, cult marketing films, violent, humorous, celebrity figure, bankrupt pizzeria owner, largest body armor company, saving lives, contradictions, reckless lies, threats, power, impunity, America, Ramin Bahrani, Daniel M Turcan, Johnny Galvin, Charles Dorfman, Jacob Grodnik, directed by Ramin Bahrani, written by Ramin Bahrani, produced by Daniel M Turcan, produced by Johnny Galvin, produced by Charles Dorfman, produced by Ramin Bahrani, genre: documentary, genre: biography, English, Bleecker Street, starring Richard Davis, reviewed by Christy Lemire, reviewed by Michael Rechtshaffen, reviewed by Nicolas Rapold, reviewed by Chuck Bowen, reviewed by Owen Gleiberman, reviewed by Alissa Wilkinson, MPAA rating: N/A, budget: N/A, box office performance: N/A
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
Ramin Bahrani – Screenwriter
Daniel M. Turcan – Producer
Johnny Galvin – Producer
Charles Dorfman – Producer
Ramin Bahrani – Producer
Director(s)
Ramin Bahrani
Writer(s)
Ramin Bahrani
Producer(s)
Daniel M. Turcan, Johnny Galvin, Charles Dorfman, Ramin Bahrani, Jacob Grodnik
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (37) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (4)
It’s the interviews in the film’s epilogue that give this film greater depth and shading and elevate it to unexpected emotional heights.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Christy Lemire
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A Greek tragedy and a Shakespearean comedy with a touch of “Tiger King” all expertly rolled into one all-too-pertinent cautionary tale.
December 2, 2022
Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Beetles along without fully exploiting Davis’s ample entertainment value, which is counterbalanced by accounts of his dubious actions and sometimes unseemly opinions.
December 1, 2022
Nicolas Rapold
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
2nd Chance a terrific American tall tale as well as a cautionary tale and a ripping good yarn. November 29, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Chuck Bowen
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
“2nd Chance” may be the best Errol Morris movie that Errol Morris never made.
March 4, 2022
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Through startlingly candid interviews, wild archival footage, and a keen visual sense, Bahrani shows how Davis’s invention changed the world, and what the true lasting effects of that change have been.
February 23, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
An absolutely fascinating documentary that’s as funny as it is terrifying
December 2, 2022
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
Bahrani balances the various angles to his subject’s life story while layering it with a topical examination of gun culture and police aggression.
December 2, 2022
Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
Captivating, fascinating and ultimately enraging, but limited in scope.
December 2, 2022
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru
Overall, “2nd Chance” is a riveting story about a confusing, disturbing, and harmful man with so much to say about both himself and America’s sins and descent into militarism as a whole.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Will Mavity
Next Best Picture
Mixing hard facts, surprising humor, pure absurdity, and deeply poignant moments, Bahrani takes us on a journey into the financial ups and downs, emotional highs and lows, and often twisted mentality and ethics of Davis and his merchandise.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
Film Festival Today
[Davis] is ultimately that archetypal American figure, the unflappable charlatan amassing wealth by carving breaches in the membrane separating media fantasy and political reality.
June 30, 2022
Patrick Dahl
Screen Slate…
Plot
In 1969, bankrupt pizzeria owner Richard Davis invented the modern-day bulletproof vest. To prove that it worked, he shot himself — point blank — 192 times. Davis then launched Second Chance, which became one of the largest body armor companies in the world. Charming and brash, he directed sensational marketing films, earning him celebrity status among police and gun owners across the country. But the death of a police officer wearing a Second Chance vest catalyzes Davis’ fall, revealing a man full of contradictions cultivated over decades of reckless lies. Equally as questionable as he was captivating, Davis saved thousands of lives while endangering exponentially more.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Matthew Perry, who played Chazz Russell in Boys Will Be Boys, is best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit TV series Friends.
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90%
Black Panther Wakanda Forever (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A poignant tribute that satisfyingly moves the franchise forward, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marks an ambitious and emotionally rewarding triumph for the MCU.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever says a solemn goodbye to one of the MCU’s most beloved stars without skimping on the action.
Production Company(ies)
MARV, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Disney+), Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Puerto Rico
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby, DTS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 41m
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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 11, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, Tenoch Huerta, Florence Kasumba, Martin Freeman, directed by Ryan Coogler, written by Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, action, adventure, fantasy, PG-13, Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, $367.5M box office, reviewed by Christy Lemire, Adam Kempenaar, Albert Samaha, Dwight Brown, Melanie McFarland, tt stern-enzi, Brandon Judell, Jonathan Sim, Frantz Jerome, Kimberly Reyes, Rubén Rosario, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS, Scope (2.35:1), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, Dora Milaje, War Dog Nakia, Everett Ross, intervening world powers, King T’Challa’s death, mourning, grief, vengeance, antihero, anti-villain, diversity, superhero sequel, emotional, poignant, triumphant, MCU, Black Panther, Wakanda Forever
Worldwide gross: $858,852,377
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $453,829,060
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $181,339,761
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $181,339,761
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 20
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $250,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $250,000,000
Production budget ranking: 31
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $134,625,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Angela Bassett – Ramonda
Lupita Nyong’o – Nakia
Tenoch Huerta – Namor
Danai Gurira – Okoye
Winston Duke – M’Baku
Director(s)
Ryan Coogler
Writer(s)
Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige, Nate Moore
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (388) | Top Critics (79) | Fresh (325) | Rotten (63)
Kind of a mixed bag, but worth seeing if you liked the first one.
November 30, 2022
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
The MCU’s mechanics are too oppressive to allow for true mournful meditation.
November 18, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/5
Adam Kempenaar
Filmspotting
TOP CRITIC
The first Black Panther… set a bar Wakanda Forever didn’t come close to matching. But taken on its own terms, as a superhero sequel tasked with serving an unusually wide range of needs, it stands as a different kind of accomplishment.
November 17, 2022
Albert Samaha
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
Wow! You’ll say that over and over again as this mind-blowing, superhero epic unfolds. Wow!
November 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
Wakanda Forever may not be the perfect Marvel movie, but [it] prove its worthiness as a bridge – not merely between Phase 4 and Phase 5… but from the bleakness of loss to a stable place from which a new generation can move forward.
November 17, 2022
Melanie McFarland
Salon.com
TOP CRITIC
The most unlikely Marvel film ever… they take these really small bites of grieving, and they can extend them and live in them, and still be able to tell an engaging action-oriented story.
November 16, 2022 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
There is indeed a smattering of the character development. No doubt all abustle, some critics just understandably might’ve missed the transmogrifications. (Hint: Look for someone putting on a mask and another going all hue-y.)
December 2, 2022
Brandon Judell
Brandon Judell (Medium)
It’s generally well-paced and features an excellent lead performance from Wright and an Oscar-worthy performance from Bassett. For a movie with a complicated hole to dig itself out of, this sequel rises victorious.
November 30, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Jonathan Sim
ComingSoon.net
This film, leading into phase five, makes it as symbolic as it is impactful. It expands the MCU’s diversity through sheer authenticity.
November 29, 2022
Frantz Jerome
Black Nerd Problems
Like the first Black Panther movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever asks us to consider why and when vengeance is futile, and what the difference is between an antihero and an anti villain.
November 29, 2022
Kimberly Reyes
Film Ireland Magazine
Not only is it a powerful tribute to a star whose screen presence could never be duplicated; it also points the way forward for Marvel, positing a future where the formula can be bent in directions that don’t always dutifully fill a mold…
November 29, 2022
Rubén Rosario
MiamiArtZine
Wakanda Forever is best as a love letter to a fallen friend, and as a kind of conduit for public grief.
November 29, 2022
Sarah Marrs
Lainey Gossip…
Plot
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Near the beginning of the movie when people are diving down in submersible diving suits, there is a reading called out of “Negative One PSI”. Such a thing would not exit when diving down when pressure increases. It would only happen if they were going up into higher atmospheres.
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90%
Broker (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Broker skirts the edges of sentimentality, but is consistently grounded by Kore-eda Hirokazu’s warm, tenderly melancholic approach.
“Broker” is a film that walks the line between sentimentality and melancholia, but stays grounded thanks to the tender approach of director Kore-eda Hirokazu.
Production Company(ies)
CJ ENM, CJ Entertainment, Foreign Language, Netflix, Road Trip / Journey
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Pohang, Korea (South); Gangwon-Do, Korea (South); Seoul, Korea (South); Busan, Korea (South); Icheon-Si, Korea (South)
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 9m
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Language(s):Korean
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Country of origin:Korea (South)
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 26, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
broker, drama, Korean, Hirokazu Koreeda, Lee Eugene, Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doo-na, Lee Ji-eun, Lee Joo-Young, Kang Gil-woo, R, box office, $1.0M, reviewed by James Berardinelli, Tim Cogshell, Jenny Nulf, Michael O’Sullivan, Randy Myers, Lindsey Bahr, Jared Mobarak, Simon Miraudo, Andrew F Peirce, Elaine Cho, Robert Roten, produced by Lee Eugene, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), legal adoption, orphaned infants, affluent couples, family, journey, Detective Lee, Mr Lim, Soo-jin, Sang-hyeon, Dong-soo, So-young, limited release, NEON, aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: $18,782,108
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $1,046,899
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,265
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,496
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,830
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
Gang Dong-won – Dong-soo
Bae Doo-na – Soo-jin
Lee Ji-eun – So-young
Lee Joo-Young – Detective Lee
Kang Gil-woo – Mr. Lim
Hirokazu Koreeda – Director, Writer
Lee Eugene – Producer
Director(s)
Hirokazu Koreeda
Writer(s)
Hirokazu Koreeda, Hirokazu Koreeda
Producer(s)
Lee Eugene
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (116) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (109) | Rotten (7)
The production feeds both the intellectual and emotional appetites of those who appreciate intimate motion picture experiences and that seems almost as foreign in today’s American cinematic climate as the language spoken by the characters.
January 20, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
You wouldn’t think a movie about selling babies would be funny — but it’s funny.
January 18, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
The charm of Kore-eda’s films is the layering of complex characters, and he puts a lot of heart and time into each of them, sculpting intricate emotions and relationships that connect with the viewer.
January 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Jenny Nulf
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
… A story whose darker themes of social dysfunction and fissure are sublimated into a fable of surprising sweetness.
January 11, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
What could have been a train wreck if it were an American comedy/drama turns into a funny, sad, brittle, beautiful and absolutely strange odyssey wherein the image of family gets distorted and reimagined in the most touching way imaginable.
January 5, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
Despite all the ingredients for a certain kind of film, writer-director Hirokazu Kore-eda had something different in mind. In Broker, he’s made a quiet road trip film about some gentle souls in difficult situations and the makeshift family they become.
December 28, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Lindsey Bahr
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
With fantastic performances and an intelligence to the storytelling that refuses to sacrifice authenticity for happy endings, he’s showing us society’s flaws while highlighting those best suited to fix them: the ones harmed most by their injustice.
February 10, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Jared Mobarak
Hey, Have You Seen …?
Another thoughtful drama about a cobbled-together foster family from Hirokazu Kore-eda.
February 10, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Simon Miraudo
Movie Squad (RTRFM 92.1)
This yet another grand entry in an already esteemed career from one of the finest working filmmakers today.
January 31, 2023
Andrew F. Peirce
The Curb
Broker is a movie that distinctly blends Japanese director Kore-eda’s sensibilities with those of Korea.
January 29, 2023 | Rating: A
Elaine Cho
Mediaversity Reviews
While the overly busy and improbable plot didn’t make much sense to me, the characters are compelling and the main actors are quite appealing. The actors are quite convincing in forming these unlikely, complex, feel-good relationships with each other.
January 27, 2023 | Rating: B
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
Watch Broker because it resists the temptation of being overly sappy and saccharine sweet, which it could easily have, and for the stellar performances.
January 27, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Dhaval Roy
The Times of India…
Plot
A baby box is a small space where parents can leave behind their babies anonymously. Sang-Hyun and Dong-Soo find new parents for these babies and make special deals with them, calling themselves brokers of good will. They get involved with So-Young, who placed her baby in the box but has now come back. Meanwhile, Detective Soo-Jin and Detective Lee chase after them.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Song Kang-ho, who plays Sang-hyeon in the film, is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor known for his roles in several award-winning films, including Parasite, Memories of Murder, and The Host.
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90%
She Said (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Although She Said struggles to add cinematic flair to its fact-based story, it remains a worthy, well-acted tribute to journalistic integrity.
She Said may not be the most thrilling movie out there, but it’s still a pretty solid nod to the importance of good journalism. The acting is top-notch, and you can tell the filmmakers really wanted to do justice to the true story behind it all. Sure, it might not be the most cinematic thing you’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely worth a watch if you’re into that kind of thing. Plus, who doesn’t love a good tribute to journalistic integrity?
Production Company(ies)
Annapurna Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Topical, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
New York, New York, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 9m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, Samantha Morton, directed by Maria Schrader, written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, drama, #MeToo, sexual assault, Hollywood, New York Times, journalism, investigative reporting, journalistic integrity, fact-based, cinematic, well-acted, tribute, box office, gross USA, $4.3M, R rating, Dolby Digital, Universal Pictures, produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, reviewed by David Stratton, Thelma Adams, Claudia Puig, Sara Stewart, Shirley Li, Danny Leigh, Sarah Ward, Linda Cook, David Nusair, Nicholas Barber, Sonny Bunch, Rebecca Corbett, Laura Madden, Megan Twohey, Jodi Kantor, Dean Baquet, Zelda Perkins
Worldwide gross: $13,896,488
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,450,929
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,918
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,248,738
US/Canada gross: $5,825,995
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,825,995
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,752
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,217,010
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,217,010
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,184
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $32,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $32,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,092
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $17,232,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$37,781,071
ROI to date (est.): -77%
ROI ranking: 1,852
Zoe Kazan – Jodi Kantor
Patricia Clarkson – Rebecca Corbett
Andre Braugher – Dean Baquet
Jennifer Ehle – Laura Madden
Samantha Morton – Zelda Perkins
Director – Maria Schrader
Producer – Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Writer – Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director(s)
Maria Schrader
Writer(s)
Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Producer(s)
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (217) | Top Critics (66) | Fresh (189) | Rotten (28)
She Said is a powerful film and a timely one.
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
The most gripping thriller about newshounds since Spotlight, Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan are superb.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
It’s very powerful and well-acted… A tribute to dogged journalism.
November 30, 2022
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
No gratuitous reenactments of assault, no horrifying climactic events… It’s riveting.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Sara Stewart
Book & Film Globe
TOP CRITIC
She Said is not self-congratulatory; it’s a reminder that empathy can require immense effort, and that even then, such effort might not lead to certain success.
November 29, 2022
Shirley Li
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
… The movie has a frankness and clarity of purpose to defy even the edgiest troll, a sturdy pulse embodied by a coolly furious Mulligan.
November 28, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Danny Leigh
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Knowing the end result, and the whole reason that She Said exists, doesn’t dampen the film’s potency or tension… gripping, engaging, moving and essential.
December 4, 2022
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
It’s about the solid reporting that brought down a powerful Hollywood producer and the journalists whose work helped fuel the #MeToo movement.
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 3.5 stars
Linda Cook
OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
…a perfectly watchable endeavor that often feels like it should be much, much better…
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Yes, we all know how it will end but director Maria Schrader deftly builds
the #MeToo tension until you’re pinned to your seat…
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Nicholas Barber
metro.co.uk
The performances in She Said are all top-flight. … It’s just too bad the story behind the story is so lacking in drama.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Sonny Bunch
The Bulwark
We will miss this kind of quality adult cinema when it is gone.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine…
Plot
New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood. Based on the book, “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement,” written by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, and the New York Times article by Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey and Rebecca Corbett.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film starts off by showing a young woman walking along a beach in Ireland in Ireland in 1992 and seeing a film shoot taking place, indicating that Harvey Weinstein was involved in a film in production in Ireland in 1992. The film appears to be a historical piece as there are actors in period costumes. The name of this film is never stated but no period drama involving Weinstein appears to have been shot in Ireland in 1992. The nearest that can be found that fits the parameters are ‘Into the West’ (1992), which has some beach scenes but was actually filmed in 1991. Weinstein did oversee one costume drama that was filmed in 1992, The Hour of the Pig (1993) but that was filmed in France & England, not Ireland.
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90%
Devotion (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Honoring real-life history while delivering impactful drama, Devotion is a straightforward biopic elevated by standout performances from a talented cast.
Devotion is a movie that’s got it all – history, drama, and some seriously talented actors. It’s a biopic that doesn’t mess around, but still manages to pack a punch. The cast is seriously impressive, and they bring their A-game to every scene. If you’re looking for a movie that’s both entertaining and educational, Devotion is definitely worth checking out.
Production Company(ies)
Black Label Media, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, STXfilms
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Savannah, Georgia, United States; Tybee Island, Georgia, United States; Georgia, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1, DTS
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Aspect ratio:2.20 : 1
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Runtime:2h 19m
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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, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
War/History
Keyword(s)
starring Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, Joe Jonas, Tom Sadoski, Christina Jackson, Nick Hargrove, directed by J.D Dillard, Erik Messerschmidt, Billy Fox, Deirdra Elizabeth Govan, written by Jonathan C Stewart, Jake Crane, Jonathan A H Stewart, war, history, drama, action, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Amy Nicholson, Trace Sauveur, Chris Hewitt, Leah Greenblatt, Radheyan Simonpillai, Katie Walsh, Steven Prokopy, Leo Brady, Courtney Small, Jason Adams, Mike McGranaghan, produced by Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, PG-13, Columbia Pictures, DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Glen Powell as Lieutenant Tom Hudner, Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown
Worldwide gross: $21,754,392
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $20,845,405
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,689
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,273,218
US/Canada gross: $20,511,938
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $20,029,075
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,408
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.): $90,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $90,000,000
Production budget ranking: 448
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $48,465,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$117,619,595
ROI to date (est.): -85%
ROI ranking: 1,914
Jonathan Majors – Jesse Brown
Joe Jonas – Marty Goode
Tom Sadoski – Self
Christina Jackson – Daisy Brown
Nick Hargrove – Self
Director – J.D. Dillard, Erik Messerschmidt, Billy Fox, Deirdra Elizabeth Govan
Producer – Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Rachel Smith
Writers – Jonathan C. Stewart, Jake Crane, Jonathan A. H. Stewart
Director(s)
J.D. Dillard, Erik Messerschmidt, Billy Fox, Deirdra Elizabeth Govan
Writer(s)
Jonathan C. Stewart, Jake Crane, Jonathan A. H. Stewart
Producer(s)
Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Rachel Smith
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (66) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (15)
As an intellectual dismantling of white savior narratives, “Devotion” is smartly done; as an enjoyable heartwarmer to watch with your uncle, it’s stiff when it should soar.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: B-
Amy Nicholson
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s committed to the hallmarks of the genre, for better and for worse.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Trace Sauveur
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
If “they don’t make ’em like they used to” is a thing you say about movies, “Devotion” is for you.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Chris Hewitt
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
An oddly dull and dutiful biopic, too restrained to serve the valiant efforts of its leads.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B-
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
“Do you know how tired I am of people trying to help me while looking down on me?” Brown asks in one devastating scene. He’s speaking to Hudner, but the line lands a direct hit against every white-saviour movie that came before it.
November 23, 2022
Radheyan Simonpillai
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
A stirring story of friendship during war, and beyond, that is both rare and real.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Katie Walsh
Tribune News Service
TOP CRITIC
You could certainly find more exciting and action-packed movies in theaters right now, but Devotion has something many films don’t: patience, humanity, and more than little humility.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
Devotion has strong production and performances but lacks a clear narrative to see through the clouds.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Leo Brady
AMovieGuy.com
Majors once again shows why he is quickly becoming one of this generation’s most fascinating actors.
November 24, 2022
Courtney Small
That Shelf
Majors winds a surprising path towards enlightening this man and what must have been his daily struggle, choosing to snarl and obscure just a little more than a lesser actor, a lesser film, would feel necessary
November 24, 2022
Jason Adams
Pajiba
Devotion is a relatively low-key, thoughtful examination of loyalty and duty, both as a member of the military and as an overall person.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
The script so flattens out the trials of Brown and the “Devotion” of these two for one another that we find ourselves thinking, “Well, I guess we have to take their word for it.”
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation…
Plot
Two elite US Navy fighter pilots help turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Based on the 2015 nonfiction book by Adam Makos.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Glen Powell, who plays Tom Hudner in the film, is also known for his roles in Hidden Figures and Top Gun: Maverick.
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a visually stunning and erotically charged film that manages to capture the essence of the novel while also adding its own unique flair. The lush costumes and moody score create a rich atmosphere that draws the viewer in, while the talented ensemble cast delivers solid performances. However, the film does struggle at times to capture Lawrence’s modernist vision, and the pacing can feel rushed. Overall, Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a worthy addition to the canon of erotic cinema, and a reminder of the power of on-screen passion.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a steamy and sensual adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s classic novel. The film is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous costumes and lush scenery that transport you to another time and place. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, and their love story is both passionate and poignant. While the film may not capture all of Lawrence’s modernist vision, it certainly captures the spirit of his work and reminds us that eroticism on screen is something to be celebrated. So grab some popcorn and a glass of wine, and get ready for a wild ride with Lady Chatterley and her lover.
Production Company(ies)
Blueprint Pictures, Laurence Mark Productions, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 6m
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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, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Romance/Drama
Keyword(s)
Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Romance, Drama, 2h 6m, R, Graphic Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Some Language, Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell, Matthew Duckett, Joely Richardson, Faye Marsay, Ella Hunt, directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, written by D.H Lawrence, produced by Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark, Netflix, Dolby Digital, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Sheila O’Malley, Mick LaSalle, Leah Greenblatt, Robert Abele, Patrick Sproull, William Repass, Martin Carr, Maria Lattila, Mae Abdulbaki, Brian Viner, Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Paddy Mulholland, MPAA rating, Edwardian society, infidelity, class prejudice, sensual, sexual awakening, secret trysts, scandalous, gamekeeper, Chatterley family estate, local gossip, decision, heart, husband, wealth, privilege, title, incarceration, injuries, unable to walk, World War I, pretty costumes, lush, lusty atmosphere, ensemble cast, intellectual fulfillment, passionate pursuits, eroticism, missing from the romance genre lately
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.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $15,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,468
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,077,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jack O’Connell – Oliver Mellors
Matthew Duckett – Clifford Chatterley
Joely Richardson – Mrs. Bolton
Faye Marsay – Hilda
Ella Hunt – Mrs. Flint
Director – Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producers – Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark
Distributor – Netflix
Sound Mix – Dolby Digital
Director(s)
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark
Film Festivals
Telluride
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (2)
The film shimmers and breathes, leaving space for discovery.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Sheila O’Malley
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Taken on its own terms, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” is an estimable adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s scandalous 1928 novel. But those terms are strange and certainly not what you’d expect.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
An unabashedly heady romance, rich in pretty costumes — when they’re wearing them — and lush, lusty atmosphere.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B+
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
As the infidelity plot barrels toward its reckoning with class prejudice, and the moody, thumping cello returns to Isabella Summers’ strings-centered score, Corrin’s vibrant performance keeps us engaged.
November 23, 2022
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Cinema has been deprived of eroticism recently, on-screen sex has become a depressing rarity, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover is restorative.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Patrick Sproull
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
However faithfully the film transposes the plot and themes of the source material, it struggles to capture the spirit, ironing out D.H. Lawrence’s modernity-skeptical modernism and losing sight of his poetic vision.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
William Repass
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Lady Chatterley’s Lover features some solid performances from its ensemble cast, yet never scales the peaks of previous efforts. In many ways the film is more concerned with intellectual fulfilment, than passionate pursuits.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Martin Carr
We Got This Covered
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a fascinating look at sex as something to be celebrated rather than shunned, but unfortunately, the film is too uneven for its own good.
November 19, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Maria Lattila
whynow
The film is a romantic, enthralling adaptation that boasts wonderful performances & an eroticism that has been missing from the romance genre lately. October 22, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Mae Abdulbaki
Screen Rant
There have certainly been worse adaptations. And none that have been quite so lovely to look at. At least until the next one.
October 21, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Brian Viner
Daily Mail (UK)
It’s a torrid affair, and never grows old.
October 19, 2022
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
Hammer to Nail
It’s all so hurried, you’d think it’d at least be engaging, but shorn of Lawrence’s vibrant prose, there’s remarkably little to engage with in what is, otherwise, a fairly banal story.
October 18, 2022 | Rating: C-
Paddy Mulholland
AwardsWatch…
Plot
Marrying Sir Clifford Chatterley, Connie’s life of wealth and privilege seems set as she takes the title of Lady Chatterley. Yet this idealistic union gradually becomes an incarceration when Clifford returns from the First World War with injuries that have left him unable to walk. When she meets and falls for Oliver Mellors, the gamekeeper on the Chatterley family estate, their secret trysts lead her to a sensual, sexual awakening. But as their affair becomes the subject of local gossip, Connie faces a life-altering decision: follow her heart or return to her husband and endure what Edwardian society expects of her. Based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence.
Trivia
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