More Than Honey (2013)
RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 5 nominations
A rare advocacy documentary that fully trusts its subject’s ability to fascinate, More Than Honey enlightens without badgering — and is all the more effective for it.
More Than Honey is the bee’s knees of documentaries! It’s a buzz-worthy film that will have you hooked from start to finish. The stunning visuals and fascinating facts about bees will leave you in awe. You’ll learn about the importance of bees in our ecosystem and the challenges they face. But don’t worry, this film isn’t just for science nerds, it’s perfect for anyone who loves a good documentary. So grab some popcorn and get ready to be swept away by the world of bees!
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions,
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Switzerland
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):German, Swiss, German, English, Mandarin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 12, 2013 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2014
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, beekeepers, scientists, declining bee population, modern society, German, directed by Markus Imhoof, John Hurt, narrator, Kino Lorber, box office gross $71.5K, reviewed by Liam Lacey, Eric Kohn, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Donald Clarke, John DeFore, Noah Berlatsky, Daniel Green, Christopher Long, Jennifer Merin, MPAA rating N/A, environmental advocacy, bee enthusiasts, honeybee colony collapse disorder, visual pleasure, advocacy documentary, rare, enlightens, fascinating, poignant outlook, US industrial-scale farming, bee pollination, surreal tableaux, elegance of images, doomed bee documentaries, phenomenal research, thorough study, complex influence, intimate images, colony life, stinging but positive film, emotionally filled concern, mystery and beauty of bees
Worldwide gross: $1,605,888
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,070,350
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,405
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 225,774
US/Canada gross: $79,772
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $102,844
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,662
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,225
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $6,736
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,772
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
Markus Imhoof – Director
Director(s)
Markus Imhoof
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 5 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (41)
For patient science-minded kids and adults, it should find the sweet spot between environmental advocacy and visual pleasure.
November 3, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
The movie compensates for its murkier sections with a poignant outlook.
November 3, 2020 | Rating: B
Eric Kohn
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
It’s pretty clear that Imhoof is not a fan of US industrial-scale farming but rather than shove angry stats such as ’80 per cent of plants rely on bee pollination’ in your face, he prefers to fascinate viewers.
September 5, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
metro.co.uk
TOP CRITIC
Markus Imhoof’s bee documentary is so stuffed with surreal tableaux it makes your head spin.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
It is the elegance of its images that sets it apart from previous doomed bee documentaries. The footage of individual animals going about their business is a sight to behold.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
Eye-popping photography should draw viewers to this thoughtful, revealing doc.
January 1, 2014
John DeFore
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
More Than Honey is a reminder of how thoroughly humans have intertwined themselves with the other life on this planet, and vice versa.
September 18, 2019
Noah Berlatsky
Splice Today
There’s more than enough here to entertain bee enthusiasts and the environmentally-conscious curious alike.
March 2, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Daniel Green
CineVue
Imhoof’s globetrotting odyssey is more concerned with contemplation than investigation.
January 23, 2014 | Rating: 7/10
Christopher Long
Movie Metropolis
More Than Honey is a phenomenally well-researched and thorough study of bees and their complex influence on human civilization, and an in depth investigation of the honeybee colony collapse disorder.
January 1, 2014 | Rating: 5/5
Jennifer Merin
About.com
Stinging but positive film about bees.
November 29, 2013 | Rating: B+
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
There is a lot to be learned from this thoughtful film as you marvel at the amazingly intimate images of colony life.
September 6, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Allan Hunter
Daily Express (UK)…
Plot
The documentary More Than Honey explores the world’s declining bee population and its potential impact on modern society through the perspectives of beekeepers, scientists, and others.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The narrator of More Than Honey is John Hurt.
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: 22 wins & 68 nominations
Smart, smoothly directed, and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise’s thought-provoking themes, Catching Fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the Hunger Games series.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is like a rollercoaster ride that you can’t get enough of. It’s got everything you want in a movie – action, drama, and a strong message about society. Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman are a dynamic duo that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Plus, the visuals are stunning and the world-building is top-notch. It’s the perfect movie to watch with your friends and family, just make sure you have some popcorn ready!
Production Company(ies)
Sony Pictures, Classics Radical Media, Sen Art Films,
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some frightening images, thematic elements, a suggestive situation and language
Year of Release
2013
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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 26m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2013 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 7, 2014
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer, Jena Malone, Sam Claflin, Willow Shields, Paula Malcomson, directed by Francis Lawrence, written by Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt, produced by Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson, action, adventure, box office success, budget, PG-13 rating, reviewed by Sarah Mirk, Jason Bailey, Alissa Wilkinson, Perri Nemiroff, Geoffrey Macnab, Wesley Morris, Danielle Solzman, Jonah Koslofsky, Richard Crouse, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, The Hunger Games series, rebellion, dystopian society, political allegory, violence, action sequences, special effects, deeper exploration of themes, thought-provoking, Jennifer Lawrence’s performance, Peeta Mellark, Katniss Everdeen, Gale Hawthorne, Haymitch Abernathy, Effie Trinket, Cinna, President Snow, Victors Tour, 75th Hunger Games, Dolby Atmos, Datasat
Worldwide gross: $865,011,746
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $424,668,047
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
Josh Hutcherson – Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth – Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson – Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks – Effie Trinket
Lenny Kravitz – Cinna
Director(s)
Francis Lawrence
Writer(s)
Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt
Producer(s)
Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
22 wins & 68 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (294) | Top Critics (77) | Fresh (264) | Rotten (30)
It’s mainstream entertainment, but it succeeds at being riveting and deeply unsettling mainstream entertainment that casts a critical light on our current systems.
January 20, 2021
Sarah Mirk
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Vivid, visceral filmmaking, twisty and entertaining, with startlingly good turns by Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
June 18, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
The movies (gratefully) violently counteract any attempt we might make to see them as fun escapism.
April 13, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Alissa Wilkinson
Christianity Today
TOP CRITIC
Gary Ross did the hype justice by kicking off the series with a highly effective adaptation and now Francis Lawrence builds upon that success by taking the budget boost and funneling it into top talent, stunning visuals and an all-consuming experience.
December 31, 2013 | Rating: 4.5/5
Perri Nemiroff
Shockya.com
TOP CRITIC
It is heartening to find a teen-oriented movie franchise as gritty as The Hunger Games. Even so, Catching Fire remains contradictory, caught in some nether world between nightmarish political allegory and adolescent escapism.
December 17, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
Geoffrey Macnab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
This is Empire Strikes Back stuff. It has that second Star Wars movie’s kick of confidence.
December 10, 2013
Wesley Morris
Grantland
TOP CRITIC
Make no mistake that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the best of the sequels and maybe even the best film of the franchise.
March 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
In a decade full of hundred-million-dollar stinkers, CATCHING FIRE isn’t just the peak of its franchise, but a compelling work in its own right.
April 20, 2021
Jonah Koslofsky
The Spool
It’s grim, shot in hues of grey with a perpetually overcast sky, which lends it a classic feel, more like 1970s sci fi than the brightly couloured eye catchers Hollywood makes these days.
February 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
While the primary stars remain youthful, this film has matured substantially over its predecessor.
December 3, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
An entertaining and thought-provoking film that proves we have a right to expect much more from even a good old-fashioned Hollywood popcorn flick.
September 11, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is epic, filled with fantastic performances, great visual effects and a story that surpasses the first film in EVERY department.
July 16, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Kelechi Ehenulo
Confessions From A Geek Mind…
Plot
Twelve months after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and her partner Peeta Mellark must go on what is known as the Victor’s Tour, wherein they visit all the districts, but before leaving, Katniss is visited by President Snow who fears that Katniss defied him a year ago during the games when she chose to die with Peeta. With both Katniss and Peeta declared the winners, it is fueling a possible uprising. He tells Katniss that while on tour she better try to make sure that she puts out the flames or else everyone she cares about will be in danger.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Lenny Kravitz plays Cinna in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
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How to Survive a Plague (2012)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 21 nominations total
Angry, powerful, and stirring, How to Survive a Plague is a brilliantly constructed documentary about the activists who pushed for action to combat the AIDS epidemic.
How to Survive a Plague is a documentary that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired all at once. It tells the story of the Act Up movement and their fight against the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and 90s. The film is a patchwork of archival footage that takes us up to the present day, and it’s unexpectedly hilarious at times. But it’s also a powerful reminder of what individuals can achieve when they come together to fight for a cause. The personal glimpses into the lives of activists will leave you wiping your tears on your coat sleeve, and the survivors’ stories will make you feel hopeful that change can happen. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to see how activism can change the world.
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2013
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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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 21, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 26, 2013
Genre(s)
Documentary/LGBTQ+
Keyword(s)
documentary, lgbtq+, activism, AIDS epidemic, Act-Up, TAG, archival footage, David France, directed by David France, Tyler H Walk, Todd Woody Richman, written by Tyler H Walk, produced by David France, produced by Howard Gertler, starring David Barr, starring Jim Eigo, starring Ann Northrop, starring Larry Kramer, starring Gregg Bordowitz, starring Peter Staley, reviewed by Geoffrey Macnab, reviewed by Monica Castillo, reviewed by Mark Kermode, reviewed by Charlotte O’Sullivan, reviewed by Peter Bradshaw, reviewed by Nigel Andrews, reviewed by B Ruby Rich, reviewed by Nicholas Bell, reviewed by Mattie Lucas, reviewed by C.J Prince, reviewed by Ren Jender, reviewed by Peter Gutiérrez, box office gross $94.0K, MPAA rating N/A, activism, AIDS, HIV, medication, epidemic, historical document, coalitions, archival footage, documentary, inspiring, emotional, powerful, stirring, hopeful, personal glimpses, battle, grassroots, political activists, indifference, hostility, attention, fatalities, U.S., English, IFC Films, distributor
Worldwide gross: $132,055
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $167,756
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,959
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,294
US/Canada gross: $132,055
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $167,756
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,576
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,250
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $35,887
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,307
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
Jim Eigo – Self
Ann Northrop – Self
Larry Kramer – Self
Gregg Bordowitz – Self
Peter Staley – Self
Director(s)
David France
Writer(s)
Tyler H. Walk, David France, Todd Woody Richman
Producer(s)
David France, Howard Gertler
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 21 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (80) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (78) | Rotten (2)
David France’s rousing and inspirational documentary should be required viewing for political activists everywhere.
May 26, 2020
Geoffrey Macnab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
There are personal glimpses into the home lives of activists that left many in my theater wiping their tears on their coat sleeve.
May 10, 2016
Monica Castillo
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
A compellingly watchable portrait of a battle fought under that most memorable rallying cry: “Silence = Death”. Bravo.
November 11, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
This inspirational, unexpectedly hilarious film is a patchwork of archival footage that takes us up to the present day.
November 8, 2013
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
This documentary by David France persuasively argues that one of the greatest grassroots activist campaigns of modern times was the Act Up movement …
November 7, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
David France’s documentary about the 1980s/90s American gay community and its leading role in discovering “combination therapy” – the anti-HIV magic bullet – will be inspiring among audiences from the G20.
November 7, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
For anybody who doubts that individuals can combat giant governmental and corporate forces and win, this is a great how-to manual.
February 28, 2020
B. Ruby Rich
Film Quarterly
An excellent film for both those unfamiliar and gay youth uninitiated with the dark days of the AIDS crisis, and the deadly struggle to speak up or die quietly.
August 6, 2019
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
Feels like a far more shallow experience than it really should be.
August 6, 2019 | Rating: 2/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
How to Survive a Plague will leave people feeling hopeful that it can be done sooner rather than later.
June 29, 2019 | Rating: 8/10
C.J. Prince
Way Too Indie
One of the most moving scenes in the film is close to the end when we see the survivors in a series of long, silent close-ups, as they are now… jowls, grey hair and aging itself becomes a triumph, as it rarely is on American movie screens.
March 14, 2019
Ren Jender
Bitch Flicks
How to Survive a Plague supplies plenty of moments that are electrifying, inspiring and often both, courtesy of such luminary leaders as Peter Staley and Larry Kramer
March 6, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Gutiérrez
CineVue…
Plot
How to Survive a Plague is a documentary about the activists who fought against indifference and hostility to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic and reduce the number of AIDS-related fatalities in the U.S.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast and crew section includes Larry Kramer, a prominent AIDS activist and playwright who passed away in 2020.
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The Raid: Redemption (2012)
RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 22 nominations
No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment.
The Raid: Redemption is the kind of movie that makes you want to jump out of your seat and start practicing your martial arts moves. It’s a non-stop action-packed thrill ride that will leave you breathless. The fight scenes are so well choreographed that you’ll be wincing in pain as you watch bones break and blood splatter. But don’t worry, there’s still a satisfying plot and some great character development to keep you invested. It’s like if Jackie Chan went on a rampage and decided to take no prisoners. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Indonesia
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, and language
Year of Release
2012
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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:1h 41m
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Language(s):English, Indonesian
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Country of origin:United States, France, Indonesia
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2012 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2012
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno, Ray Sahetapy, directed by Gareth Evans, written by Gareth Evans, action, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tambay Obenson, Grady Hendrix, Chase Whale, Tim Robey, Antonia Quirke, Matt Bochenski, Taylor Baker, Howard Gorman, Achara Kirk, Jaby Koay, Mike Massie, Film Companion Staff, R rating, Indonesian language, produced by Ario Sagantoro
Worldwide gross: $9,148,519
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,794,494
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,911
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,286,204
US/Canada gross: $4,105,187
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,292,507
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,787
US/Canada opening weekend: $213,785
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $275,617
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,563
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,100,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,418,147
Production budget ranking: 2,059
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $763,672
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,612,675
ROI to date (est.): 441%
ROI ranking: 298
Joe Taslim – Jaka
Donny Alamsyah – Andi
Yayan Ruhian – Mad Dog
Pierre Gruno – Lt. Wahyu
Ray Sahetapy – Tama
Director(s)
Gareth Evans
Writer(s)
Gareth Evans
Producer(s)
Ario Sagantoro
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 22 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (172) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (149) | Rotten (23)
[Redemption] is a relentless, bloody, brutal action movie, with successive scene after scene of balls-to-the-wall-style choreographed violence.
August 14, 2017
Tambay Obenson
Shadow and Act
TOP CRITIC
Hollywood is particularly unsuited to producing sensation cinema these days.
November 5, 2013
Grady Hendrix
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
My only complaint about The Raid is that it ended.
August 28, 2013
Chase Whale
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
The Raid is a film for which the adjective “awesome” might have been invented, but it’s so awesomely awesome you might want to teach it some new words.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The Raid is fun of a kind: the kind liked by the brainless everywhere and by the intelligent in moments of elective brainlessness, such as a drunken Saturday night.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Antonia Quirke
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Guaranteed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Expect to be introducing people to The Raid for years to come.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Matt Bochenski
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Episode 33: Triple Threat / The Raid / Dragged Across Concrete
September 14, 2021 | Rating: 78/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
Gareth Evans’ previous feature, Merantau, was an impressive harbinger of what was to come, but it was The Raid that really put him on the map.
June 10, 2021
Howard Gorman
NME
I really, really liked it like not just in terms of [Iko Uwais] being an amazing martial artist which he is but also just as an actor in his own right.
March 1, 2021
Achara Kirk
GET Jaby
I liked [the Boss’] performance a lot… there’s a lot of depth in the story and the characters.
March 1, 2021
Jaby Koay
GET Jaby
It’s like the bloodthirsty, nasty version of Jackie Chan.
December 2, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
…despite its singular bone breaking vision, it still manages to have a satisfying plot and some fantastically well-crafted scenes of tension amidst the blood bath.
October 27, 2020
Film Companion Staff
Film Companion…
Plot
In Jakarta, Indonesia, Lieutenant Wahyu organizes the invasion of an apartment building that is the safe house of the powerful and cruel drug lord Tama and his gang. The SWAT team breaks in the building but one lookout sees and warns the gangsters and the police force is trapped on the seventh floor. They learn that Lt. Wahyu has not informed his superiors about the operation. Now the police officers have to fight with limited ammunition against the armed and dangerous gangsters.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of The Raid: Redemption includes Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno, and Ray Sahetapy.
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Headhunters (2012)
RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
8 wins & 17 nominations total
Grisly, twisty, and darkly comic, Headhunters is an exhilaratingly oddball take on familiar thriller elements.
Headhunters” is like a rollercoaster ride that you’re not sure you want to be on, but once you’re strapped in, you can’t help but enjoy the twists and turns. It’s a darkly funny Scandinavian thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, and maybe even laughing at the absurdity of it all. The plot may not always make sense, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? Plus, there’s plenty of gore for those who like their movies with a side of blood. Overall, “Headhunters” is a wild and entertaining ride that’s not for the faint of heart.
Production Company(ies)
Nero-Film AG,
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Uranienborg, Oslo, Norway
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for bloody violence including some grisly images, strong sexual content and nudity
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39:1
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Runtime:1h 40m
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Language(s):Norwegian, Danish, Russian, English
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Country of origin:Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 27, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 28, 2012
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Aksel Hennie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Synnøve Macody Lund, Julie R Ølgaard, Eivind Sander, Daniel Bratterud, directed by Morten Tyldum, written by Lars Gudmestad, Ulf Ryberg, action, Norwegian language, R rating, Magnolia Pictures, box office gross $1.2M, reviewed by Bill Goodykoontz, Kimberley Jones, Rene Rodriguez, Moira MacDonald, Joe Williams, Rafer Guzman, Rita Cannon, David Harris, Nicholas Bell, MPAA rating, produced by Asle Vatn, Marianne Gray
Worldwide gross: $18,962,444
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,964,017
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,626
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,722,357
US/Canada gross: $1,200,010
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,579,811
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,091
US/Canada opening weekend: $43,013
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $56,627
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,153
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NOK 30,300,000
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
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Clas Greve
Synnøve Macody Lund – Diana Brown
Julie R. Ølgaard – Lotte
Eivind Sander – Ove Kjikerud
Daniel Bratterud – Vakt
Director(s)
Morten Tyldum
Writer(s)
Lars Gudmestad, Ulf Ryberg
Producer(s)
Asle Vatn, Marianne Gray
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
8 wins & 17 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (101) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (94) | Rotten (7)
“Headhunters” is an absurd amount of grisly fun, which is a good thing, since, looked at in any great detail, it probably doesn’t hold up all that well.
June 28, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
The film holds its twists too close to the chest, and there’s little to chew on till the ambitiousness of its plotting is revealed late in the film.
June 1, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
By film’s end, we’re deep into Coen brothers territory, with an extra splash of Sam Raimi-level gore.
May 31, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
“Headhunters” isn’t a pretty film, and it doesn’t always entirely make sense, but it races along like a man chased by killers.
May 24, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Like a Teutonic techno band, this thriller is both skillfully familiar and chillingly strange.
May 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Joe Williams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
“Headhunters” is a bit like an Ikea desk assembled with your nondominant arm — sleek and attractive, but likely to fall to pieces if you look at it too hard.
May 18, 2012 | Rating: 2/4
Rafer Guzman
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
The point of Headhunters isn’t where you land, but the wild ride taken to get there, and that part of the film definitely delivers.
March 4, 2021
Rita Cannon
Battleship Pretension
A grisly, darkly comic ride that will appeal to those who loved Larsson’s garish, tawdry books.
November 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture
A fast and loose cat and mouse caper with a fair share of surprising money shots.
July 24, 2019
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
A fun and fast-paced Scandinavian thriller with a wicked sense of humor.
June 4, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
David N. Butterworth
La Movie Boeuf
Unexpectedly and frequently hilarious, a heaped spoonful of black humour dolloped throughout.
January 5, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
John Nugent
CineVue
Watching [Aksel Hennie and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] play a kind of cat-and-mouse game, with unbelievable stakes, is pure entertainment.
January 3, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner…
Plot
Roger is a human resources manager in a large company and has a wonderful home and a beautiful wife, Dian who owns an art gallery. But he lives in greater luxury than he should. In order to continue this, he has a second job; art theft. Diana introduces him to Clas, a former executive for GPS tech company, who wants to work for Pathfinder, whom Roger is recruiting for. In addition to being the perfect candidate for the job at Roger’s company, he is the owner of a very valuable painting. Roger seeks the opportunity and immediately begins to plan his greatest hit. But what Clas encounters in his home will put him in a very difficult way to return.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film Headhunters stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who is best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones.
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First Position (2012)
RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 9 nominations
An upbeat and visually dramatic documentary of children’s ballet, First Position displays the potential of the human spirit when fostered at a young age.
If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you want to pirouette around your living room, First Position is the film for you. Sure, some critics might say it’s too feel-good or lacks depth, but who cares when you’re watching talented young dancers chase their dreams? The film is a beautiful and informative look at the world of ballet, and it’s impossible not to be invested in the journeys of these kids as they compete for a shot at greatness. So grab your tutu and get ready to be inspired!
Production Company(ies)
Kennedy Miller Productions,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
UK
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2012
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, ballet, competition, youth, talent, children, human spirit, dance, aspiring, young, potential, English, Bess Kargman, directed by Bess Kargman, produced by Bess Kargman, Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Juliet Doherty, Susan Jaffe, Giuseppe Bausilio, starring Aran Bell, starring Rebecca Houseknecht, starring Joan Sebastian Zamora, starring Juliet Doherty, starring Susan Jaffe, starring Giuseppe Bausilio, reviewed by Derek Malcolm, reviewed by David Jenkins, reviewed by Peter Bradshaw, reviewed by Antonia Quirke, reviewed by Trevor Johnston, reviewed by Patrick Peters, reviewed by Allen Almachar, reviewed by Debbie Lynn Elias, reviewed by Jo-Anne Titmarsh, reviewed by Debbie Baldwin, reviewed by Jamie Neish, reviewed by Leigh Paatsch, MPAA rating, box office performance, budget, IFC Films
Worldwide gross: $1,730,824
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,231,421
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,383
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 243,339
US/Canada gross: $1,014,071
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,307,365
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,120
US/Canada opening weekend: $48,024
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $61,914
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,131
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
Rebecca Houseknecht – Self
Joan Sebastian Zamora – Self
Juliet Doherty – Self
Susan Jaffe – Self
Giuseppe Bausilio – Self
Bess Kargman – Director, Producer
Director(s)
Bess Kargman
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Bess Kargman
Film Festivals
Sundance, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 9 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (76) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (5)
Anyone with an interest in dance should enjoy this documentary …
April 12, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Settles for heartwarming “follow your dreams” platitudes rather than following the cold realities of being a dancer.
April 11, 2013 | Rating: 2/5
David Jenkins
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
A blandly feelgood documentary about aspiring young ballet dancers.
April 11, 2013 | Rating: 1/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
A griping documentary following several ballet hopefuls as they prepare for an international competition.
April 11, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
Antonia Quirke
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Undeniably effective as drama, as we ponder the varying degrees of ambition and talent driving these young people to push their bodies beyond the limit in the hope of grasping a future in the spotlight.
April 10, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
Trevor Johnston
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
A touching look at ballet’s battle-hardened youngsters.
April 8, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
Patrick Peters
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Director Bess Kargman has given us a documentary that doesn’t present much beyond what we have seen in other films like it, but is an entertaining and enjoyable experience nonetheless.
July 31, 2020 | Rating: B
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
A beautiful film, First Position will keep you on your toes.
November 26, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
Whilst the filmmaking is pedestrian, the dancers — to paraphrase Joan’s teacher — “fly”… Kargman may not earn first position, but these dancers most certainly do.
February 13, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Jo-Anne Titmarsh
CineVue
This movie is, hands down, one of the most beautiful, informative and satisfying documentaries I have ever seen.
November 9, 2018 | Rating: 8/10
Debbie Baldwin
Ladue News
First Position may be too slight, too sincere and too plain faced to truly invest in. But for those in need of something that bestows a voice both unto children with a clear focus and passion, it succeeds.
August 14, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Jamie Neish
HeyUGuys
It is edge-of-the-seat stuff by the close of the film, and not just because of the high stakes in play for all involved.
August 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)…
Plot
First Position follows six talented young dancers (ages 9-19) from five continents as they prepare for a worldwide ballet competition that could transform their lives overnight.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Director Bess Kargman has given us a documentary that doesn’t present much beyond what we have seen in other films like it, but is an entertaining and enjoyable experience nonetheless.
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Oslo, August 31st (2012)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: 19 wins & 20 nominations
An upfront study of a drug addict confronting his demons, Oslo, August 31st makes this dark journey worthwhile with fantastic directing and equally fantastic acting.
Oslo, August 31st” is a movie that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a heart-wrenching story about a recovering drug addict trying to find his place in the world. The writing is so authentic that it’s scary, and the acting is top-notch. You’ll be rooting for Anders the whole way through, even when he makes mistakes. This movie is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good drama with a touch of humanity. Just make sure you have some tissues nearby.
Production Company(ies)
FM Productions, Last Waltz Inc.,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Henrik Ibsens Gate 36, Oslo, Norway
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
-
Language(s):Norwegian, English
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Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2012
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Petter Width Kristiansen, Anders Danielsen Lie, Anders Borchgrevink, Andreas Braaten, Hans Olav Brenner, Malin Crépin, directed by Joachim Trier, written by Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, drama, box office gross $100.7K, reviewed by David Thomson, J.R Jones, Rob Nelson, Roger Ebert, Ty Burr, Ann Hornaday, Dustin Chang, CJ Sheu, Chris Sosa, Shikhar Verma, Andrew Kendall, Sarah Cartland, Norwegian language, Hans-Jørgen Osnes producer, Yngve Sæther producer, MPAA rating N/A, drug addict, addiction, recovery, job search, friendship, dark journey, fantastic directing, fantastic acting, quiet dialogue scenes, austere style, psychology of insecurity, longing, defensiveness, inward-turning rage, observant, sympathetic, authentic writing, oppressive claustrophobia, nihilistic, lost
Worldwide gross: $1,477,112
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,944,615
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,425
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 212,063
US/Canada gross: $101,475
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $133,592
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,618
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,564
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,591
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,657
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
Anders Danielsen Lie – Anders
Anders Borchgrevink – Øystein
Andreas Braaten – Karsten
Hans Olav Brenner – Thomas
Malin Crépin – Malin
Director(s)
Joachim Trier
Writer(s)
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Producer(s)
Hans-Jørgen Osnes, Yngve Sæther
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
19 wins & 20 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (71) | Top Critics (35) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (2)
The beauty is in the array of animated faces in Anders’ life. And it’s in the simple promise and vitality of Anders’ face, which serves the film without any regard for being in a film, let alone a tragedy or a poetic vision of darkness and futility.
June 14, 2013
David Thomson
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
The movie transpires mostly in quiet, engrossing dialogue scenes, and its austere style shares a good deal in common with the protagonist, who seems both opaque and completely exposed.
August 31, 2012
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
[Displays] an invigoratingly acute understanding of the psychology of insecurity, longing, defensiveness and inward-turning rage.
August 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Rob Nelson
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
“Oslo, August 31st” is quietly, profoundly, one of the most observant and sympathetic films I’ve seen.
August 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
A coolly observed yet boundlessly compassionate day in the life of a recovering drug addict, “Oslo, August 31st” breaks your heart many times over.
August 29, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Trier proves that he’s no one-hit wonder.
August 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
It’s the first/last day of Anders’s life. He observes other people leading their lives with their ordinary concerns and wishes. Trier and Vogt are gifted writers, never making life’s problems black and white and making sophistication easy and likable.
February 28, 2021
Dustin Chang
Floating World
The writing is so authentic it’s scary.
July 1, 2020
CJ Sheu
Review Film Review
This achingly personal tale demonstrates the oppressive claustrophobia of a seemingly sophisticated Scandinavian cultural hub.
June 18, 2020
Chris Sosa
Bay Area Reporter
[Oslo, August 31st] is a dark, yet profound and sympathetic observation of a man who simply can’t succumb to the imperfection that his life has come to.
May 29, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5
Shikhar Verma
High on Films
What resonates watching Oslo, August 31st in 2017 is the way private jubilation and despairs are completely removed from public ones. Regardless of our personal feelings, the world goes on without us…
May 22, 2019
Andrew Kendall
Stabroek News
Director Joachim Trier sets in motion a progression of events and conversations that is simply inexorable, and can only ever lead to one destination. The question is, does Anders know where he’s going? Is he nihilistic or simply lost?
January 19, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5
Sarah Cartland
Caution Spoilers…
Plot
Anders is a recovering drug addict in an Oslo rehab clinic. On 30 August, he is given a day’s leave to attend a job interview in the city center. After visiting his friend Thomas, he proceeds to his appointment. In the interview, he admits to being a drug addict and storms out. He then wanders the streets of Oslo for the rest of the day and night, meeting, and sometimes confronting, people from his past. The film ends the next day, 31 August. Focusing on the decisions Anders has made with his time off.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Anders Danielsen Lie delivers a “boundlessly compassionate” performance as the recovering drug addict protagonist in Oslo, August 31st.
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The Artist (2011)
RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Won 5 Oscars
162 wins & 204 nominations total
A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare.
The Artist is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the history of cinema all at once. It’s a love letter to the silent film era, complete with a charming dog and a leading man who oozes old Hollywood charisma. Jean Dujardin is a revelation, and his chemistry with Bérénice Bejo is electric. The black and white cinematography is stunning, and the score is pitch-perfect. It’s a film that will transport you to another time and leave you with a smile on your face. Plus, did I mention the dog? Seriously, that dog deserves an Oscar.
Production Company(ies)
Bryna Productions,
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Bradbury Building – 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for a disturbing image and a crude gesture
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby Digital DTSS DDS
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 40m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2012
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller, Missi Pyle, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, written by Michel Hazanavicius, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tara Brady, Candice Frederick, Christopher Kelly, Anna Smith, Robbie Collin, Jonathan Romney, James Wegg, Kent Garrison, PJ Nabarro, Patrick Nabarro, PG-13, silent cinema, sound in movies, matinee idol, ingenue, falling in love, cheating, wife, actress, popularity, fading career, rising star, Weinstein Co., Thomas Langmann, 1920s, black and white, visual style, audience score, Tomatometer, critic reviews, audience reviews, homage, metafilm, silent movies, talkies, Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish, Uggy, canine performance, Blancanieves, horror movies, MCU movies, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming movies, box office, theaters, limited release, streaming release, distributor, producer
Worldwide gross: $133,432,856
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $172,024,897
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 777
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,759,531
US/Canada gross: $44,671,682
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $57,591,824
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,017
US/Canada opening weekend: $204,878
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $264,134
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,576
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $19,338,366
Production budget ranking: 1,382
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $10,413,710
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $142,272,821
ROI to date (est.): 478%
ROI ranking: 269
Bérénice Bejo – Peppy Miller
John Goodman – Al Zimmer
James Cromwell – Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller – Doris
Missi Pyle – Constance
Director(s)
Michel Hazanavicius
Writer(s)
Michel Hazanavicius
Producer(s)
Thomas Langmann
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride
Awards & Nominations
Won 5 Oscars
162 wins & 204 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Costume Design Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Directing Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Winners, Oscar Best Picture Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Original Score Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (323) | Top Critics (81) | Fresh (307) | Rotten (16)
The fiction, ultimately, is the thing. The Artist, in the best possible sense, is more of a movie than a film. It’s played for laughs and tears; it switches from action to tenderness; it’s got a really funny dog.
February 20, 2019
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
The Artist is simply a pleasure to watch, if only for just two hours in time.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: A-
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
Michel Hazanavicius’ black-and-white, mostly silent comedy The Artist is a gorgeously made curiosity — a film that functions as a testament to its own obsession with other movies.
February 17, 2015
Christopher Kelly
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
TOP CRITIC
Uplifting, heart-warming, hilarious… not necessarily words you’d expect to apply to a black and white silent French film. But The Artist is no ordinary movie.
February 17, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
Anna Smith
Daily Mirror (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The Artist is drunk on the history of cinema and art, and culture buffs will get giddy on it.
February 17, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
Robbie Collin
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Retro but totally modern, frivolous yet fundamentally serious, The Artist is a thing of grace and joy and a great American film — of the sort it takes the French to make.
February 17, 2015
Jonathan Romney
Independent on Sunday
TOP CRITIC
Words defeat me
May 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Wegg
JWR
The Artist holds up as a great technical achievement, but that’s about it.
December 26, 2021 | Rating: A-
Kent Garrison
Mad About Movies Podcast
Hazanavicius deserves credit for making his thesis on silent movies so digestible and entertaining, and there is much to engage with in The Artist.
October 25, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro
Jean Dujardin is like flashbulbs bursting in your eyeballs. He’s every inch the movie star the movie demands and then sixteen swaggering steps further. Total hammy megawatted perfection.
July 2, 2021
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
Much care has been given to the look of the film. But its originality and effort stop there.
February 28, 2021
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
The experiment in recreating a silent motion picture is superbly realized.
November 30, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins…
Plot
In the 1920s, a silent film actor named George Valentin falls in love with an up-and-coming actress named Peppy Miller, but their careers take different paths as sound in movies becomes popular.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jean Dujardin’s performance in The Artist is described as “total hammy megawatted perfection.”
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Corman’s World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel (2011)
RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a documentary that delves into the life and career of the legendary Roger Corman, a man who has left an indelible mark on the film industry. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s films. Director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job of capturing the essence of the man who launched a thousand faces, and the result is a lively, engrossing, and enlightening tribute to one of Hollywood’s most fascinating figures. With appearances from the likes of Jack Nicholson and Ron Howard, Corman’s World is a must-see for die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel” is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the life and career of Roger Corman, the king of B-movies. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s legacy. Personally, I found it to be a wild ride filled with hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that had me laughing out loud. From Jack Nicholson’s quips to Ron Howard’s admiration, this documentary is a must-see for any fan of cult classics and Hollywood history. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with the one and only Roger Corman.
Production Company(ies)
Lilies Films, Arte France Cinéma Hold Up Films,
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some violent images, nudity and language
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2012
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Roger Corman, Hollywood, filmmaker, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, low budget, exploitation, interviews, career, legacy, producer, director, writer, Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton, Anchor Bay, R rating, violence, nudity, language, English, box office, gross, $7.0K, Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold, reviewed by Peter Howell, Adam Lee Davies, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Peter Bradshaw, Tom Huddleston, Ann Hornaday, Ed Travis, Elias Savada, Felix Vasquez Jr., Sean Axmaker, Matt Brunson, James O’Ehley, documentary, cinema, B movie, Hollywood Rebel, DIY, alternative approach, horror movies, MCU, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming, renewed, cancelled, careers, newsletter, Fandango
Worldwide gross: $7,000
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,143
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 984
US/Canada gross: $7,000
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,822
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,723
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
Allan Arkush – Self
Eric Balfour – Self
Peter Bogdanovich – Self
Bob Burns – Self
David Carradine – Self
Alex Stapleton – Director/Producer/Writer
Jeffrey Frey – Producer
Izabela Frank – Producer
Stone Douglass – Producer
Mickey Barold – Producer
Gregory Locklear – Writer
Director(s)
Alex Stapleton
Writer(s)
Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton
Producer(s)
Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (4)
Like many of the 400-odd movies Roger Corman has produced and/or directed, Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel has a title that sizzles over content that merely simmers.
March 15, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
None of it gets us anywhere truly close to the beating heart of an essentially retiring figure.
February 21, 2012 | Rating: 2/5
Adam Lee Davies
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
A frustrating documentary about a frustrating man.
February 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
A supremely watchable documentary-tribute to the exploitation king Roger Corman.
February 16, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The results are solid and educative.
February 14, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
Tom Huddleston
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Alex Stapleton’s lively, engrossing and enlightening documentary about a career that can be described as surprising on multiple counts.
January 13, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
See it for the nostalgia. See it for the insightful interviews with some of the biggest working filmmakers. See it for a peek inside a brilliant businessman’s mind. Just see it.
March 31, 2020
Ed Travis
Hollywood Jesus
First time feature director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job educating her viewers on the man who seemingly launched a thousand faces.
July 11, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Elias Savada
Film Threat
Surprisingly, there’s a very sour tone to “Corman’s World” that undercuts a lot of the attempts to look back at Roger Corman’s films with a laugh and a nostalgic gleam.
April 12, 2014
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
[I]f it doesn’t offer anything new to our understanding of Corman, as filmmaker, producer, or person, it nicely encapsulates his legacy…
May 4, 2012
Sean Axmaker
Parallax View
At one point in this joyful documentary, Jack Nicholson discusses the countless cheapies produced by Roger Corman and cracks, “By mistake, he actually made a good picture every once in a while.”
April 25, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
Along the way this documentary interviews the likes of Nicholson, Ron Howard and (of course) Corman himself. Add some scarce footage and you’ve got a winner that is sure to please die-hard fans as well as newbies.
April 18, 2012
James O’Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page…
Plot
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, and other big names in Hollywood.
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Pariah (2011)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: 13 wins & 30 nominations
Pulsing with authenticity and led by a stirring lead performance from Adepero Oduye, Pariah is a powerful coming out/coming-of-age film that signals the arrival of a fresh new talent in writer/director Dee Rees.
Pariah is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between. The acting is top-notch, and the directing is superb. It’s a coming-of-age story that’s relatable to anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. The characters are so real that you’ll feel like you know them personally. It’s a movie that will stay with you long after the credits roll. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride. You won’t regret it!
Production Company(ies)
Dream Works Animation, Mad Hatter Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment,
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexual content and language
Year of Release
2012
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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 26m
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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 28, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2012
Genre(s)
Drama/LGBTQ+
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $769,552
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $992,125
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,600
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 108,193
US/Canada gross: $769,552
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $992,125
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,192
US/Canada opening weekend: $48,579
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $62,629
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,125
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $450,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $580,151
Production budget ranking: 2,108
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $312,411
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $99,563
ROI to date (est.): 11%
ROI ranking: 1,342
Pernell Walker – Laura
Aasha Davis – Bina
Charles Parnell – Arthur
Sahra Mellesse – Sharonda
Kim Wayans – Audrey
Director(s)
Dee Rees
Writer(s)
Dee Rees
Producer(s)
Nekisa Cooper
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
13 wins & 30 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (122) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (116) | Rotten (6)
The acting and directing create a winning combination for unlocking the most powerful tool in social change: empathy.
June 11, 2021
Spectra Speaks
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
It has the depth and warmth that you’d expect to see from larger-budget productions…
May 24, 2021
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Pariah was honed over seven years…and the film that results is a stunning achievement.
January 29, 2021
Natalie Duggins
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
To me, a film that engenders that sort of hope and possibility is worth gas money, an $8 ticket, and a trip to the concession stand.
January 12, 2021
Alyx Vesey
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Each character is so real, like someone you may know, which makes Pariah a real comfort.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: A
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
The gay coming-of-age story’s been done, but “Pariah” has something fresh to say, largely about the knotty complexities of love, and how they might keep someone in the closet: How badly do you need to be free, to hurt the people you love?
February 17, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
John Anderson
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
Pariah doesn’t strain towards unnecessary drama, finding a sweet spot of unvarnished verisimilitude.
August 1, 2021 | Rating: 4
Kevin Wight
The Wee Review
This is a movie that will doubtless speak to those who have endured similar hardships in their youth, and Rees’ message seems to be that, as Dan Savage would say, it gets better.
July 3, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
It’s a breath of fresh air, and for a good deal of its running time, it’s also a thoroughly effective piece of drama…
March 22, 2021
Scott Nye
Battleship Pretension
Pariah is the sort of high quality, under the radar film that seems to always escape the attention of the Oscars.
September 19, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Adepero Oduye is so tender and sincere with her performance … she breathes and lives her character with an element of truth.
August 4, 2020 | Rating: B
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
The tone is tragicomic, the genre is coming-of-age, and the execution is impeccable.
February 28, 2020
B. Ruby Rich
Film Quarterly…
Plot
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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