Blood Relatives (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Noah Segan’s Blood Relatives is a delightful and heartwarming take on the vampire genre, showcasing the director’s ability to balance humor and emotion. The film’s charming chemistry between the two leads, Segan and Moroles, is a standout, as they navigate the complexities of a father-daughter relationship with a supernatural twist. Segan’s writing is clever and witty, favoring dad jokes over gore, and the result is a film that is both universally relatable and uniquely special. Blood Relatives is a must-see for horror fans looking for something fresh and endearing.
Blood Relatives is a charming and heartwarming vampire movie that will make you wish you had a bloodsucking dad too. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and the film’s focus on family and belonging is surprisingly gentle and touching. Sure, there are some shaky moments, but the passion and love that hold this movie together make for an enjoyable ride. Plus, who doesn’t love a good dad joke? Overall, Blood Relatives is a savvy family comedy that will leave you wanting more.
Production Company(ies)
Merman
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming
Filming Location(s)
Taylor, Texas, United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2022
Genre(s)
Comedy/Horror
Keyword(s)
Blood Relatives, Comedy, Horror, 115-year-old vampire, Yiddish vampire, American backroads, beat-up muscle car, teenage kid, daughter, fangs, family life, Noah Segan, Victoria Moroles, Akasha Villalobos, C.L Simpson, Ammie Masterson, Tracie Thoms, directed by Noah Segan, produced by Cameron Burns, Aaron B Koontz, Leal Naim, Josh Ruben, Noah Segan, written by Noah Segan, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Simon Abrams, Leigh Monson, Phil Hoad, Meagan Navarro, Joey Keogh, Matt Donato, Daniel M Kimmel, Jared Mobarak, Preston Barta, Hope Madden, MPAA rating, vampire, father-daughter road comedy, horror comedy, family comedy, charming, playful, reverberant
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.): $10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Victoria Moroles – Jane
Akasha Villalobos – Hilda
C.L. Simpson – Sylvie
Ammie Masterson – Dr. Seward
Tracie Thoms – Ms. Shelling
Cameron Burns – Producer
Aaron B. Koontz – Producer
Leal Naim – Producer
Josh Ruben – Producer
Noah Segan – Writer
Noah Segan – Director
Director(s)
Noah Segan
Writer(s)
Noah Segan
Producer(s)
Cameron Burns, Aaron B. Koontz, Leal Naim, Josh Ruben, Noah Segan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (1)
Segan’s efforts to be both sensitive and knowing are commendable, even if the rest of the movie sometimes isn’t.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Like the cobbled-together parts of an aging engine, or the seemingly incompatible members of a chosen family, Blood Relatives holds together with just enough passion and love that its sturdy engine takes audiences for an enjoyable ride.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: B-
Leigh Monson
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
A surprisingly gentle, ruminative and haunted film concerned with family and belonging.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Phil Hoad
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Writer/Director Noah Segan’s feature debut brings a charming soft touch to the vampire tale, favoring dad jokes and affecting bonds over savage bloodletting.
September 28, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Meagan Navarro
Bloody Disgusting
TOP CRITIC
Strip away the bloodsucking and [Noah] Segan’s auspicious debut would be just as enjoyable. But by making a vampire movie, he tapped into something universally human and truly special.
November 24, 2022
Joey Keogh
Vague Visages
Blood Relatives is doing the best with what it’s got as a shaky vampire indie that gets by on the charming chemistry between its bloodsucking leads.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Matt Donato
IGN Movies
“Blood Relatives” is a horror comedy hybrid with a heart which ultimately does something rare: it leaves you wishing it was longer.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Daniel M. Kimmel
North Shore Movies
Segan and Moroles excel at bringing heart (albeit jaded) to the whole. Because this isn’t your usual master and sire relationship. This is deadbeat dad stepping up and rebellious teen doing all she can to ensure doing so won’t be easy.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
Noah Segan’s ‘Blood Relatives’ is a charming, playful and reverberant father-daughter road comedy.
November 23, 2022
Preston Barta
Fresh Fiction
The entertaining Blood Relatives delivers a savvy family comedy.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Hope Madden
MaddWolf
Segan is charming as the new father trying to figure things and Moroles is great as the teenager who doesn’t pretend to have all the answers but still has confidence. The vampire aspect adds a neat twist, but this is a film about finding oneself. November 21, 2022
Nathaniel Muir
AIPT
Filled with genial humor, making for a low-key, likable movie that occasionally plays like an extended TV pilot.
November 21, 2022
Josh Bell
CBR…
Plot
Francis, a 115-year-old Yiddish vampire, still looks 35. He’s been roaming American backroads in his beat-up muscle car for decades, keeping to himself, and liking it that way. One day, a teenage kid, Jane, shows up. She says she’s his daughter, and she’s got the fangs to prove it. They go on the road, deciding whether to sink their teeth into family life.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Noah Segan, who directed and wrote the film, also stars in it as the main character, Francis.
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Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb (2022)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is a delightful and insightful documentary that explores the fascinating relationship between two literary giants. Director Lizzie Gottlieb, daughter of Robert Gottlieb, has crafted a film that is both witty and affectionate, chronicling the half-century collaboration between author Robert Caro and his longtime editor. The film is a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the importance of collaboration in the creative process. With humor, heart, and a deep appreciation for the craft of writing, Turn Every Page is a must-see for anyone who loves literature and the art of storytelling.
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is like watching two grandpas argue about the good old days, but in the best way possible. The documentary is a love letter to the power of words and the relationship between an author and his editor. It’s heartwarming to see the passion and dedication that Caro and Gottlieb have for their craft, and it’s clear that they bring out the best in each other. Even if you’re not a literary buff, this film will make you appreciate the art of storytelling and the importance of collaboration. Plus, who doesn’t love a good nerdy bromance?
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 52m
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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 30, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
documentary, biography, Robert Caro, Robert Gottlieb, Ethan Hawke, Conan O’Brien, David Remnick, Bill Clinton, Lizzie Gottlieb, Joanne Nerenberg, Jen Small, PG-13, Sony Pictures Classics, 2022, 1h 52m, box office, budget, reviewed by Thelma Adams, Kyle Smith, Leonard Maltin, Ben Kenigsberg, Michael Rechtshaffen, Jake Coyle, Neely Swanson, Mark Dujsik, Roger Moore, Stephen Silver, Danielle Solzman, Avi Offer, producer, director, writer, creative collaboration, literary legends, publishing, written word, mortality, antagonism, artistry, critic reviews, audience reviews, TV premiere dates, horror movies, streaming, Fandango
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: $12,024
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,874
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,653
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
Robert Gottlieb – Self
Ethan Hawke – Self
Conan O’Brien – Self
David Remnick – Self
Bill Clinton – Self
Joanne Nerenberg – Producer
Jen Small – Producer
Lizzie Gottlieb – Director, Producer
Director(s)
Lizzie Gottlieb
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Joanne Nerenberg, Jen Small, Lizzie Gottlieb
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (18) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (2)
Turn Every Page is a fascinating take on two articulate New Yorkers who came together and shaped the world of publishing, while exemplifying the enduring power of the written word.
December 30, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
The director of the film, Lizzie Gottlieb, is Mr. Gottlieb’s daughter, and she has crafted a fond story about two likable nerds.
December 30, 2022
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
What a pleasure it is to witness these two gentlemen at work, doing something they love. This documentary is as exhilarating to me as any Hollywood action-adventure yarn. I loved every minute.
December 29, 2022
Leonard Maltin
leonardmaltin.com
TOP CRITIC
A great profile, filled with wit, affection and detailed stories of how the books came to be.
December 29, 2022
Ben Kenigsberg
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
A spirited, revealing documentary that chronicles the successful yet necessarily private alliance between two literary titans…
December 29, 2022
Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Turn Every Page, about the half-century relationship between author Robert Caro and his longtime editor, Robert Gottlieb, is as much a rock ’em, sock ’em clash of heavyweights as found in any blockbuster.
December 27, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
My understanding of literature, writing, history, personality, collaboration is all so much deeper after living through dialogues with and about these two giants of 20th and 21st century writing. But, even more important, it’s fun, lively, and humorous.
December 30, 2022
Neely Swanson
Beverly Hills Courier
The “big” moment definitely isn’t worth the wait…
December 30, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
A film about a decades-long deep dive into “power” in America and a monument to a sort of life-long collaboration we will never see again.
December 15, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
A documentary about literature that made me feel smarter just by watching it
November 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Tilt Magazine
If you’re a fan of Robert A. Caro, you’re going to enjoy watching Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert A. Caro and Robert Gottlieb.
June 22, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Captivating, illuminating and heartfelt. Provocative, moving and very well-edited.
June 20, 2022
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru…
Plot
For 50 years, a unique and lovingly cantankerous professional relationship has existed between the iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor, literary giant Robert Gottlieb. Beginning in the early 1970s with “The Power Broker,” Caro’s timeless exploration of power and NYC, via the machinations of Robert Moses, they have worked together to produce Caro’s repertoire of exhaustively researched and exquisitely edited works. Now, with Caro in the midst of finishing his fifth and final tome on LBJ, both Gottlieb and the world wait impatiently for what will likely be their final collaboration.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t have any goofs listed for the film Search Fresh Kernels.
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The Inspection (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Although it’s frustratingly clumsy in certain respects, The Inspection is an affecting actors’ showcase in service of some truly worthy themes.
The Inspection may have some awkward moments, but it’s a real tear-jerker that shows off some seriously talented actors. The themes it tackles are totally worth it, even if you have to cringe a little at some of the clunky bits.
Production Company(ies)
LGBTQ Stories, Prejudice
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Mississippi, United States
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:1h 34m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama/Lgbtq+
Keyword(s)
starring Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Bokeem Woodbine, Gabrielle Union, directed by Elegance Bratton, written by Elegance Bratton, produced by Chester Algernal Gordon, Effie Brown, drama, LGBTQ+, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Adam Graham, Thelma Adams, Lindsey Bahr, Sarah-Tai Black, Nick Schager, Odie Henderson, Eric Marchen, John Urbancich, Kevin Carr, Chris Knight, Michael J Casey, MPAA rating R, Marines, basic training, prejudice, camaraderie, belonging, identity, perseverance, inspiring, affecting, actors’ showcase, themes, clumsy, frustrating, poignant, raw, poetic, standout performances, humanist lens, documentary, toxic reaction, homosexuals, performance, character, tone, audience score 93%
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: $65,942
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $70,602
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,085
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
Raúl Castillo – Rosales
McCaul Lombardi – Harvey
Aaron Dominguez – Castro
Bokeem Woodbine – Laws
Gabrielle Union – Inez French
Director – Elegance Bratton
Producer – Chester Algernal Gordon, Effie Brown
Writer – Elegance Bratton
Director(s)
Elegance Bratton
Writer(s)
Elegance Bratton
Producer(s)
Chester Algernal Gordon, Effie Brown
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (95) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (82) | Rotten (13)
“The Inspection” does feel unfocused at times, or like it’s playing the Greatest Hits of other movies that came before it. It’s not until Union’s character returns that the film comes full circle…
December 2, 2022 | Rating: B-
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Observant, insistent and unsparing, wrapped around characters that feel real and rounded.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
It is the type of film — brave, raw and poetic — that will rightly put Bratton on the map as someone to watch, not to mention the standout performances of Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Lindsey Bahr
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
With The Inspection, Bratton has continued working with the humanist lens through which he shaped his captivating 2019 documentary Pier Kids.
December 2, 2022
Sarah-Tai Black
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
A stunning look at a gay man’s terrifying, triumphant time at Marines boot camp.
November 30, 2022
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Bratton’s unique perspective is so much more interesting when you hear him talk about “The Inspection” that you often wonder where it is when you’re watching it.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
The Inspection passes the exam thanks in part to Pope and Castillo’s memorable turns.
December 4, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Eric Marchen
Rogers TV
Through it all, the twice Tony-nominated Pope delivers one of the year’s most potent performances, while Bratton, who eventually created instructional movies for the Marines, becomes a filmmaker to watch. Oorah!
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
John Urbancich
JMuvies
An unflinching look at the toxic reaction to homosexuals in various aspects of life.
December 3, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Kevin Carr
Fat Guys at the Movies
I’m not doubting the tough time that Bratton went through in basic training. It’s a testament to his perseverance that he was able to push through it. And it’s inspiring to watch Ellis do likewise.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Chris Knight
National Post
A satisfying piece of performance, character and tone.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly
Throughout The Inspection, Jeremy Pope powerfully and convincingly inhabits Ellis French, his body posture and voice changing during his journey.
December 2, 2022
Diane Carson
KDHX (St. Louis)…
Plot
A young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life. Based on true events.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jeremy Pope, who plays the lead role of Ellis French in The Inspection, is a Tony-nominated actor known for his work on Broadway in shows like Choir Boy and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.
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Decision to Leave (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
If Decision to Leave isn’t quite on the same level as Park Chan-wook’s masterpieces, this romantic thriller is still a remarkable achievement by any other metric.
So, I just watched Decision to Leave and let me tell you, it’s not quite as mind-blowing as Park Chan-wook’s other flicks, but it’s still pretty darn impressive. This romantic thriller had me on the edge of my seat, wondering what the heck was going to happen next. I mean, sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s definitely worth a watch. If you’re into heart-pumping suspense and a little bit of romance, this movie is right up your alley. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a wild ride.
Production Company(ies)
CJ ENM, CJ Entertainment, Foreign Language
Distributor
MUBI
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Busan, Korea (South)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 18m
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Language(s):Korean, Chinese
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Country of origin:Korea (South)
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 14, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller/Crime
Keyword(s)
Mystery, thriller, crime, drama, romance, Korean, Park Chan-wook, Wei Tang, Park Hae-il, Lee Jung-hyun, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Yong-woo, Jeong Seo-kyeong, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, MUBI, limited release, $1.9M box office, reviewed by Radheyan Simonpillai, Michael Phillips, Adam Graham, Kevin Maher, Bill Goodykoontz, Maxwell Rabb, Elaine Cho, Dustin Chang, Mattie Lucas, Al Alexander, Carey-Ann Pawsey, Rachel Wagner, 94% Tomatometer, 88% audience score, produced by Park Chan-wook, directed by Park Chan-wook, written by Park Chan-wook and Jeong Seo-kyeong, MPAA rating, deception, desire, murder mystery, flashbacks, technology, obsession, lies, romantic tension, South Korea, Best International Feature Film, Oscar nomination
Worldwide gross: $22,769,351
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $21,870,111
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,672
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,384,963
US/Canada gross: $2,179,864
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,994,838
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,025
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
Park Hae-il – Hae-joon
Lee Jung-hyun – Jung-an
Go Kyung-pyo – Soo-wan
Park Yong-woo – Unknown
Park Chan-wook – Director, Producer, Writer
Director(s)
Park Chan-wook
Writer(s)
Park Chan-wook, , Jeong Seo-kyeong
Producer(s)
Park Chan-wook
Film Festivals
Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (188) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (177) | Rotten (11)
Possibly the sexiest movie of the year and certainly one of the best.
November 4, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Radheyan Simonpillai
CTV’s Your Morning
TOP CRITIC
Park’s willingness to court a lot of momentary confusion about who’s who and what’s what will be a little much for some. I feel this way: When the filmmaking and the acting’s on this level, Park can zag around all he wants.
October 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Michael Phillips
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
One of the smartest, most satisfying murder mysteries in years.
October 27, 2022 | Rating: A-
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
The narrative is structurally audacious, and regularly deploys flashbacks and clever cuts, and scenes within scenes. It’s also the most melancholic film of Park’s career…
October 26, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
An uncomfortable, challenging joy.
October 26, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Decision to Leave is a subtle masterpiece from Park Chan-wook, braiding a heart-stirring tenderness into a murderous thriller.
October 25, 2022
Maxwell Rabb
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Decision to Leave deftly uses a Korean-Chinese language barrier to heighten the romantic tension between the leads.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: A
Elaine Cho
Mediaversity Reviews
In Park’s hand, our mundane everyday technology – smartphone, smartwatch, Bluetooth, etc., becomes something sensual, ASMR and highly hypnotic.
November 29, 2022
Dustin Chang
Floating World
Come for the mystery, but stay for Park’s dazzlingly delirious web of obsession and lies that paints a haunting portrait of a policeman’s singular, self-destructive focus on something unsolvable ultimately has nothing to do with the crime.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
A neo-noir love story so dizzying you’d swear you’re experiencing “Vertigo.”
November 15, 2022 | Rating: B+
Al Alexander
The Patriot Ledger
It has been named South Korea’s entry into the Best International Feature Film category. Hoping to earn that country another Oscar nomination. Even if that does not work out you can be assured that it is a fantastic film.
November 13, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Carey-Ann Pawsey
Orca Sound
One of the most impeccably made movies I’ve seen in 2022. And it’s one I think on a second and third watch I could easily go from liking to loving
November 13, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net…
Plot
From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Park Hae-il plays the role of detective Hae-joon in Decision to Leave.
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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“All Quiet on the Western Front” is a cinematic masterpiece that captures the futility and horror of war with unflinching realism. Director Edward Berger’s modernized account of combat is a sensory-overload, tough-though-rewarding viewing experience that will leave you emotionally drained. Felix Kammerer’s performance as the innocent young soldier whose dreams and ambitions are shattered by the brutality of war is nothing short of riveting. Berger’s juxtaposition of emerging industrialization and timeless intimacy of war, spectacularly shot by English cinematographer James Friend, is a stroke of genius. This film is a striking and harrowing portrait of the perils of nationalism, the chaos and madness of combat, and the lasting physical and psychological scars produced by both. It’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war.
“All Quiet on the Western Front” is like a rollercoaster ride, but instead of loops and drops, it’s a never-ending descent into the horrors of war. The movie is a brutal reminder of the senselessness of conflict and the devastating toll it takes on those who fight it. The battle scenes are intense and visceral, and the performances are top-notch, especially Felix Kammerer’s portrayal of a young soldier forced to confront the harsh realities of war. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an important one that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, Foreign Language, Netflix, Radar Pictures, Rocket Science, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Prague, Czech Republic; Germany; Belgium
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 28m
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Language(s):English, German
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom, Germany
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022
Genre(s)
War/History
Keyword(s)
War, History, Drama, Action, R, German, Edward Berger, Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss, Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell, Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, Edin Hasanovic, Thibault de Montalembert, Erich Maria Remarque, Netflix, Dolby Atmos, Digital 2.39:1, Strong Bloody War Violence, Grisly Images, 152 Reviews, 90% Tomatometer, 2,500+ Ratings, reviewed by Jenny Nulf, Ty Burr, Stephen Romei, Nick Schager, Owen Gleiberman, Johnny Oleksinski, Audrey Fox, Hugo Hernández Valdivia, Mike Massie, John McDonald, Li Lai, World War I, Trenches, Futility of War, Classic Source Material, Box Office Performance, Budget, Producer Names
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.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $21,413,276
Production budget ranking: 1,311
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $11,531,049
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Albrecht Schuch – Stanislaus Katczinsky
Aaron Hilmer – Moritz Klaus
Edin Hasanovic – Unknown
Thibault de Montalembert – Unknown
Director – Edward Berger
Producers – Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss
Writers – Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell
Director(s)
Edward Berger
Writer(s)
Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell
Producer(s)
Malte Grunert, Daniel Dreifuss
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (152) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (137) | Rotten (15)
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is more grisly, disturbing, and sadistic than any horror movie in 2022.
February 21, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Jenny Nulf
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Remarque wrote his novel hoping it would be the last word on war; for anyone who has never seen a war movie, maybe this should be their first.
January 13, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
The battle scenes, spectacularly shot by English cinematographer James Friend, who worked with the director on Patrick Melrose, juxtapose the emerging industrialisation and timeless intimacy of war.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
A striking and harrowing portrait of the perils of nationalism, the chaos and madness of combat, and the lasting physical and psychological scars produced by both.
November 8, 2022
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Berger, as a filmmaker, wants to bring us “close” to war, but the horror in “All Quiet on the Western Front” is in your face and also rather tidy in its presentation. Maybe that’s why it feels numbing.
November 6, 2022
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
TOP CRITIC
It’s sensory-overload, tough-though-rewarding viewing.
November 5, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Johnny Oleksinski
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
“All Quiet on the Western Front” manages to carve out a unique place for itself, capturing the inherent absurdity and pointlessness of war with a relentless brutality that is always powerful but occasionally difficult to watch.
March 3, 2023
Audrey Fox
Looper.com
Its uniqueness is, in essence, the lack of uniqueness. We accompany typical young people, with desires and ambitions, who have a lethal collision with the world of adults. [Full review in Spanish]
March 2, 2023 | Rating: 75/100
Hugo Hernández Valdivia
Cinexcepción
Though changed markedly from the original, the finale here is still gut-wrenching and tragic, reiterating just how visually and thematically upsetting an earnest, modernized account of combat can be.
March 1, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Lewis Milestone did a better job of capturing this psychological dimension than Edward Berger, even though all his actors were speaking English with American accents.
February 25, 2023
John McDonald
Australian Financial Review
To many, this movie and its classic beats are “timeless.” But to someone else, the same material simply feels rehashed.
February 22, 2023 | Rating: F
Li Lai
Mediaversity Reviews
Felix Kammerer expertly carries this film on his shoulders and is riveting to watch as his innocence soiled with the realities of fighting in a war.
February 21, 2023
Carla Renata
The Curvy Film Critic…
Plot
All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of a young German soldier and his comrades as they experience the horrors of World War I on the Western Front.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
By the end, Germany’s delegation to Rethondes appears indignant as the terms and conditions of armistice are quoted by Mathias Erzberger, namely forfeiting submarines, planes, weapons and so on; what is read there was not in the November 11, 1918 capitulation act but was imposed upon Germany next year in the Treaty of Versailles.
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Doctor Strange (2016)
90%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Doctor Strange artfully balances its outré source material against the blockbuster constraints of the MCU, delivering a thoroughly entertaining superhero origin story in the bargain.
Doctor Strange is a wild ride that will leave you questioning reality and your own sanity. While some critics may have found it lacking in storytelling, I found it to be a visually stunning and mind-bending adventure. Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance as the titular character is both hilarious and captivating, and the special effects are truly something to behold. It may not be the most well-known Marvel hero, but Doctor Strange proves that he’s definitely one to watch. Plus, who doesn’t love a good dose of magic and mysticism in their superhero movies?
Production Company(ies)
Cristaldifilm Les Films, Ariane Rai 3
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Norway
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, frightening images and some language.
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTSIMAX 6-Track Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 55m
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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 4, 2016 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2017
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $703,828,080
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $703,828,080
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 173
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 76,753,335
US/Canada gross: $297,428,080
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $297,428,080
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 190
US/Canada opening weekend: $187,420,998
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $187,420,998
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 19
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $200,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $200,000,000
Production budget ranking: 115
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $107,700,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $396,128,080
ROI to date (est.): 129%
ROI ranking: 830
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Baron Karl Mordo
Rachel McAdams – Christine Palmer
Benedict Wong – Wong
Mads Mikkelsen – Kaecilius
Tilda Swinton – The Ancient One
Director(s)
Scott Derrickson
Writer(s)
Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (387) | Top Critics (79) | Fresh (344) | Rotten (43)
Doctor Strange, intended to be a mind-bending, rule-breaking rebuke to the squares of superhero cinema, turns out to be a rebel in name only — the textbook definition of a bad trip.
December 31, 2016 | Rating: 1.5/4
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Cumberbatch, both a natural comedian and a subtle one, knows how to get a big laugh from nothing more than an arched eyebrow.
December 31, 2016
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
My reaction to this movie is mixed, at best.
December 15, 2016
Leonard Maltin
leonardmaltin.com
TOP CRITIC
With Dr. Strange the Marvel magic seems largely to have run out-which is unfortunate, given the movie’s titular protagonist is himself a magician.
November 14, 2016
Christopher Orr
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
Lives up to its title, in mostly good ways.
November 7, 2016
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
If it’s not great storytelling, at least it’s good spectacle, and that seems like the minimum these movies can provide.
November 5, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Though Doctor Strange may represent little more than the latest piece in an expansive series, it presents a familiar story in a hallucinatory and playful way.
April 9, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
If Iron Man kicked us off into the MCU, Doctor Strange kicks us off into the MC-Did-You-See-That?
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Curnblog
There hasn’t been a blockbuster that grapples with faith on this scale since The Matrix.
August 28, 2021 | Rating: A-
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review
Doctor Strange is a lesser-known figure in the Marvel universe and compared to films about the Avengers, Doctor Strange, as a film, comes out lesser, too.
August 26, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
Rote storytelling and pesky politics aside, the film does offer its rewards, particularly in Cumberbatch’s fine performance, some twisty visuals (many cribbed from Inception), and the occasional dabs of gentle humor.
August 18, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
I’ll leave it to others to make sense of the Marvel-y details in Doctor Strange, like Infinity Stones and other superhero cameos. But, as a stand-alone origin film, it more than fits the bill for blockbuster entertainment.
August 5, 2021
Alex Bentley
CultureMap…
Plot
Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse. They seek help from Wanda the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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Elvis (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: 8 Oscars
71 wins & 213 nominations
The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler’s outstanding lead performance.
If you’re a fan of rock biopics, you might think you’ve seen it all. But hold on to your blue suede shoes, because Elvis is about to shake things up! Baz Luhrmann brings his signature pizzazz to the table, and Austin Butler delivers a performance that’ll make you want to scream “Thank you, thank you very much!” Luhrmann’s energy and style are a match made in heaven for the King of Rock and Roll, and Butler’s portrayal of Elvis is nothing short of outstanding. So get ready to rock and roll all night (and party every day) with this electrifying biopic!
Production Company(ies)
DUST,HBO Max,Roadshow Films,Screen Queensland,The Jackal Group,Warner Bros.,Warner Bros. Pictures,Whalerock Industries
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Queensland, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 39m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Biography/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Olivia DeJonge, Luke Bracey, directed by Baz Luhrmann, written by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner, biography, drama, music, PG-13, Warner Bros Pictures, Gail Berman, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Schuyler Weiss, Andrew Mittman, $31.2M box office, reviewed by Ty Burr, Adam Mullins-Khatib, Dwight Brown, Jack Hamilton, Mark Kermode, Rex Reed, Louie Fecou, Erik Childress, Linda Cook, Jackie K Cooper, Elvis Presley, Colonel Tom Parker, Priscilla Presley
Worldwide gross: $287,340,048
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $286,040,048
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 524
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 31,193,026
US/Canada gross: $151,040,048
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $151,040,048
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 510
US/Canada opening weekend: $31,211,579
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $31,211,579
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 434
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $85,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $85,000,000
Production budget ranking: 481
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $45,772,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $155,267,548
ROI to date (est.): 119%
ROI ranking: 862
Tom Hanks – Colonel Tom Parker
Helen Thomson – Gladys
Richard Roxburgh – Vernon Presley
Olivia DeJonge – Priscilla Presley
Luke Bracey – Jerry Schilling
Director(s)
Baz Luhrmann
Writer(s)
Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner
Producer(s)
Gail Berman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Schuyler Weiss, Andrew Mittman
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
8 Oscars
71 wins & 213 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
Plot
Elvis’s life is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The story delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Elvis sings Trouble in 1956. Leiber and Stoller wrote the song in 1958.
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The Automat (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A wistful ode to a bygone era, The Automat will make viewers nostalgic for America’s past — and hungry for a meal at the titular diner.
If you’re looking for a movie that’ll take you back to the good ol’ days, The Automat is your ticket. It’s like a love letter to a time when diners were all the rage and people actually talked to each other instead of staring at their phones. And let me tell you, the food they serve up in this joint looks so good, you’ll be drooling all over your popcorn. So if you’re feeling a little wistful and hungry, give The Automat a try. It’s the perfect combo of nostalgia and deliciousness.
Production Company(ies)
DUST, Social
Distributor
A Slice of Pie Productions
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 59m
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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): Feb 18, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, The Automat, Horn & Hardart, communal tables, America’s past, diner, archival footage, photographs, celebrity customers, company executives, historians, Horn & Hardart families, Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Colin Powell, Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, Howard Schultz, Lisa Hurwitz, Alec Shuldiner, Russell Greene, Michael Levine, $257.4K, Slice of Pie Productions, English, Feb 18, 2022, 1h 59m, genre, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, reviewed by Ty Burr, Mark Feeney, Sarah Jane, Catey Sullivan, Ann Hornaday, Michael Phillips, Raquel Stecher, Asia Frey, Joe Friar, Michael Szymanski, Rubén Rosario, directed by Lisa Hurwitz, written by Michael Levine
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: $13,917
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $13,917
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,612
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
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Self
Colin Powell – Self
Carl Reiner – Self
Elliott Gould – Self
Howard Schultz – Self
Lisa Hurwitz – Director, Producer
Alec Shuldiner – Producer
Russell Greene – Producer
Michael Levine – Writer
Director(s)
Lisa Hurwitz
Writer(s)
Michael Levine, Michael Levine
Producer(s)
Lisa Hurwitz, Alec Shuldiner, Russell Greene
Film Festivals
Telluride
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (1)
Short and sweet, “The Automat” is a fond remembrance of a vanished era – the past seen through a tiny glass window.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Hurwitz takes a terrific subject and treats it with undisguised, and justified, affection. What’s most impressive about “The Automat” is how much ground it covers.
May 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Feeney
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
The Automat is rather like a nickel slice of pie or bowl of mac & cheese you’d get from one of their restaurants. It’s not fancy, but it’s good.
May 12, 2022
Sarah Jane
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
In Lisa Hurwitz’s charming, informative film, the era of the Automat gleams anew, as everyone from Colin Powell to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Brooks recall their appeal.
April 7, 2022
Catey Sullivan
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
[A] crisp, straightforward documentary…
April 6, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
“The Automat” is both a touching farewell and a fond hello-again for those old enough to remember the salisbury steak, creamed spinach and peach pie behind those little windows of nickel-fed discovery.
April 4, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Phillips
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
What The Automat documentary excels at is offering viewers a contextual history of how this business was born, how it thrived and how it became part of the social fabric of New York City and Philadelphia.
November 21, 2022
Raquel Stecher
Out of the Past
Delivered an effective recipe of sincerity, nostalgia and interesting social history about a quirky little phenomenon that captured a slice of Americana.
September 6, 2022
Asia Frey
Lagniappe (Mobile, AL)
The documentary goes back in time to an era that revolutionized the restaurant industry. Director Lisa Hurwitz examines the culinary sensation by interviewing celebrities who share their cherished memories including Mel Brooks who wrote a song for the doc
September 5, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Joe Friar
Fort Worth Report
This is a delightful documentary, just as perfect as that Automat cup of coffee. “The Automat” taps into nostalgia, history and easier times and is truly one of the most original documentaries ever made.
August 26, 2022 | Rating: 10/10
Michael Szymanski
Mike Szymanski (Medium)
The Automat is unabashedly sentimental, but it dives into its subject with eyes wide open. It trades in no-nonsense nostalgia.
June 13, 2022
Rubén Rosario
MiamiArtZine
The Automat is a slice of nostalgia as sweet and fluffy as a piece of Horn & Hardart’s famous lemon meringue pie.
May 13, 2022
Oscar Goff
Boston Hassle…
Plot
Featuring an original new song written and performed by Mel Brooks, this documentary tells the 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers entertainer Mel Brooks, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Secretary of State Colin Powell, the Horns, the Hardarts, and key employees – we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Mel Brooks is one of the stars featured in The Automat (2021), where he appears as himself – a comedian.
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I’m Your Man (2021)
90%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 13 nominations
With a thought-provoking concept brought to humorous life by a pair of well-matched leads, I’m Your Man is an AI rom-com whose intelligence is anything but artificial.
I’m Your Man” is like a futuristic rom-com that makes you question your own love life. It’s a movie that’s both light-hearted and thought-provoking, with a touch of sci-fi that adds to the charm. The holograms and sentient robots are so natural that you’ll start to wonder if you’re living in the future already. Plus, Dan Stevens is a total dreamboat as the charming robot who’s programmed to be the perfect partner. Overall, it’s a delightful blend of romance and technology that’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Production Company(ies)
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions,
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Berlin, Germany
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some sexual content and language
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:1h 45m
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Language(s):German
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Country of origin:Germany
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 24, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2021
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Dan Stevens, Maren Eggert, Sandra Hüller, Hans Löw, Wolfgang Hübsch, Annika Meier, directed by Maria Schrader, written by Jan Schomburg, Maria Schrader, Emma Braslavsky, comedy, romance, sci-fi, R-rated, reviewed by Bill Goodykoontz, Leila Latif, Nell Minow, Ty Burr, Cody Corrall, tt stern-enzi, Erick Estrada, Loren King, Dan Bayer, David Lynch, Steph Green, Lisa Blumenberg, Bleecker Street, $274.4K box office, $2.99 rent/buy, $1.99 rent/buy, $4.99 rent/buy, AI, humanoid robot, perfect life partner, modern age, relationships, love, human, German, 1h 45m
Worldwide gross: $509,903
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $554,574
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,713
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 60,477
US/Canada gross: $275,155
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $299,260
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,462
US/Canada opening weekend: $32,917
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $35,801
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,309
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
Maren Eggert – Alma
Sandra Hüller – Mitarbeiterin
Hans Löw – Julian
Wolfgang Hübsch – Vater Felser
Annika Meier – Cora
Director(s)
Maria Schrader
Writer(s)
Jan Schomburg, Maria Schrader, Emma Braslavsky
Producer(s)
Lisa Blumenberg
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (141) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (135) | Rotten (6)
“I’m Your Man” is an unexpected delight, succeeding as a romantic comedy – and as much more.
December 7, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
I’m Your Man is an enjoyable but essentially lightweight affair; it poses questions about love, freedom of will, and what it means to be human but doesn’t really attempt to answer them.
December 7, 2021
Leila Latif
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The bittersweet tone provides just the right setting for an understated setting where holograms and sentient robots seem almost natural.
October 27, 2021
Nell Minow
AWFJ Women on Film
TOP CRITIC
Honestly, if Jane Austen were alive and writing on a MacBook, she might come up with something like this.
October 14, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Maria Schrader’s film takes the intersection of love and technology to charming and unexpected places.
October 8, 2021
Cody Corrall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
I’m Your Man provided me with the opportunity to get out of my head and still spend some quality time with a Stevens character…
October 6, 2021
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
As if we’d be watching Blade Runner directed by Woody Allen… [or] Terminator directed by Godard. [Full review in Spanish]
July 5, 2022
Erick Estrada
Cinegarage
This smart, original and idiosyncratic film is a delightful blend of science fiction and delicate, playful romance.
May 31, 2022
Loren King
Newport This Week (RI)
The tonal register that I’m Your Man is working in is a tricky one – sardonic but sweet, philosophical but playful. Schrader manages it perfectly.
May 10, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
“It suggests it isnt romance thats the right R-word for this mostly platonic tale about the synchronization of two figures with different ways of looking at the world, but rediscovery.”
February 22, 2022
David Lynch
KENS 5 TV
Im Your Man functions far more successfully as a low-stakes comedy with a surreal edge than a profound treatise on humanity.
February 10, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Steph Green
WeLoveCinema
Schrader does an impressive deep dive into human feelings while keeping things funny and oddly romantic.
January 21, 2022 | Rating: B
Frank J. Avella
Awards Daily…
Plot
In “I’m Your Man,” Alma participates in a study where she lives with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her perfect life partner, leading to a playful romance that explores relationships, love, and what it means to be human in the modern age.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Dan Stevens plays the humanoid robot Tom in I’m Your Man.
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Sword Art Online Aria of a Starless Night (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a cinematic masterpiece that will leave audiences in awe. The stunning visuals and soaring music create an immersive experience that transports viewers into the world of SAO. The film successfully retells the beginning of the series in a way that is approachable for newcomers while still being rewarding for longtime fans. The tweaks in this remaster may fascinate hardened SAO fans, but even those unfamiliar with the series will find themselves captivated by the inspiring lead characters and the high stakes they face. Overall, Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the artistry and storytelling of anime.
Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a must-watch for all anime fans out there! The movie version is a great way to catch up on the series if you don’t have the time to watch the entire thing. The visuals are stunning, the music is epic, and the stakes are high. Even if you’re new to the series, you’ll find yourself rooting for the inspiring lead characters. And for the hardened SAO fans, the tweaks in this remaster will surely fascinate you. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready for an adventure in the virtual world!
Production Company(ies)
6th & Idaho, DUST, Stampede Ventures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros.
Distributor
Aniplex / FUNimation Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 37m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2022
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Sword Art Online, Aincrad Arc, Asuna Yuuki, Reki Kawahara, Tomohiko Ito, Ayako Kawano, anime, action, adventure, Japanese, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Inori Minase, Hiroaki Hirata, Hiroki Yasumoto, Rina Hidaka, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Aniplex, FUNimation Films, limited release, streaming, box office, critic reviews, Richard Whittaker, Marcelo Stiletano, Tom Cassidy, Abhishek Srivastava, Tyler Treese, MPAA rating, virtual world, death game, newbie gamer, 100 levels, dream come true, nightmare, game over, verified ratings, audience score, photos, cast and crew, distributor, sound mix, aspect ratio
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: $1,050,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,050,000
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,265
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
Haruka Tomatsu – Asuna (Voice)
Inori Minase – Mito (Voice)
Hiroaki Hirata – Kurain
Hiroki Yasumoto – Egiru
Rina Hidaka – Sirika
Director(s)
Ayako Kawano
Writer(s)
Reki Kawahara, Tomohiko Ito
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (1)
Hardened SAO fans may be fascinated by the tweaks in this remaster, but Aria of a Starless Night just feels like a repackaging.
December 9, 2021
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
… A phenomenon of extraordinary global reach. [Full review in Spanish]
May 18, 2022
Marcelo Stiletano
La Nación (Argentina)
With its soaring music, sizzling visuals, huge stakes, and inspiring lead characters, Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a recommended anime for series fans and newcomers alike.
March 4, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Tom Cassidy
Common Sense Media
If you are an anime fan and have no time to watch the series on which this is based, the movie version is well worth the time.
March 1, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Abhishek Srivastava
The Times of India
Aria of a Starless Night is a success at retelling the series’ beginning in a way that is approachable while still being rewarding for longtime fans.
January 12, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Tyler Treese
ComingSoon.net…
Plot
In Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night, Asuna must beat all 100 levels of the virtual world of Aincrad to escape, but “Game Over” means death in the real world.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Cherami Leigh provides the voice for the character Asuna in both the Japanese and English versions of the film.
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