Soul (2020)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
121 wins & 93 nominations total
A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar’s power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.
Soul is the kind of movie that makes you want to hug your loved ones and appreciate the little things in life, like a good slice of pizza or a beautiful sunset. It’s a heartwarming and thought-provoking journey that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful. Plus, who doesn’t love a good talking cat? Pixar has done it again with this innovative and visually stunning masterpiece. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of Soul.
Production Company(ies)
Bryna Productions,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Walt Disney Feature Animation – 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements and some language
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English, Korean, Inuktitut
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Country of origin:Malaysia
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2020
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Angela Bassett, Daveed Diggs, directed by Pete Docter, written by Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers, Pixar, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Stephen Romei, Kambole Campbell, Nick Schager, Udita Jhunjhunwala, Robert Daniels, Brian Truitt, Daniel Howat, James Luxford, Brian Eggert, Mat Brunet, Jeffrey Harris, PG, jazz, middle-school band teacher, another realm, passion, soul, comedy, adventure, English, Dana Leigh Murray, Dec 25 2020, 1h 40m, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1), Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner, Tina Fey as 22, Phylicia Rashad as Libba, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson as Curley, Angela Bassett as Dorothea, Daveed Diggs as Paul
Worldwide gross: $120,957,731
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $138,032,780
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 876
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 15,052,648
US/Canada gross: –
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
Tina Fey – 22 (Voice)
Phylicia Rashad – Libba (Voice)
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson – Curley (Voice)
Angela Bassett – Dorothea (Voice)
Daveed Diggs – Paul (Voice)
Director(s)
Pete Docter
Writer(s)
Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Producer(s)
Dana Leigh Murray
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
121 wins & 93 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (348) | Top Critics (72) | Fresh (331) | Rotten (17)
What follows is an absolute delight. It will make any viewer cherish the life they have and want to live it more fully, every single day, ideally with lots of laughs along the way.
February 13, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It shortchanges itself at every turn by overextending itself.
February 8, 2021
Kambole Campbell
Hyperallergic
TOP CRITIC
It’s got a bebopping spirit that’s difficult to resist.
February 3, 2021
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Doctor, Powers and Mike Jones have written a sweet, simple, happy, sad, soul-stirring story that reminds you that every now and then that it’s important to stop and smell the flowers.
January 26, 2021
Udita Jhunjhunwala
Scroll.in
TOP CRITIC
Even with the film’s bid for a suspension of racial disbelief, the racial-passing narrative in the second act of Soul is acutely bizarre.
January 25, 2021
Robert Daniels
Polygon
TOP CRITIC
An entertaining, exuberant effort about our existence with comedic shenanigans, deep thoughts and wondrous imagination.
January 22, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Truitt
USA Today
TOP CRITIC
While there’s plenty of zany action, including talking animals and a body swap, Soul is one of Pixar’s quietest, most contemplative, and gentle films. And for anyone who has questioned why you’re here, this will pack an emotional punch.
May 20, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Daniel Howat
Next Best Picture
The film teeters on that fine line between genius and curiosity, going in directions that are unexpected even for a studio like Pixar. The film is confirmation that Pixar are still a company that do things their way, and that can only be a good thing.
February 28, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
City AM
Beyond its sillier humorous notes and efficient, fast-paced explanations of complex worlds, Soul rewards contemplation.
February 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Soul is not just another masterpiece in the Pixar collection, but it is also the studios most thought-provoking and one of their most innovative features theyve made.
February 16, 2022 | Rating: 10/10
Mat Brunet
AniMat’s Review (YouTube)
The film looks exceptional, the music sounds amazing, yet even with all the technical bells and whistles, Soul never forgets the emotional core and experience of its characters. It’s a film that tells a story at a sensory level.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Jeffrey Harris
411mania
An impressive technical achievement. [Full review in Spanish]
December 14, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
José Roberto Landaverde
Cine Premiere…
Plot
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz and he’s good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jamie Foxx voices the main character, Joe Gardner, in Soul.
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Honeyland (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
37 wins & 54 nominations total
Honeyland uses life in a remote village to offer an eye-opening perspective on experiences that should resonate even for audiences halfway around the world.
Honeyland is the bee’s knees! This documentary about a Macedonian beekeeper named Hatidze is both visually stunning and emotionally moving. The filmmakers show incredible patience and care in telling Hatidze’s story, just like Hatidze shows in caring for her bees. It’s a cautionary tale about the delicate balance of life and traditions in rural Macedonia, but also a celebration of the joys and hardships of daily life. And let’s not forget the incredible cinematography – I was constantly asking myself “How did they get that shot?” Honeyland is a must-see for anyone who loves nature, culture, and a good story.
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Neon
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Bekirlija, North Macedonia
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:6-Track Stereo Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):Turkish, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian
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Country of origin:Macedonia
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 22, 2019
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, beekeeping, North Macedonia, ancient traditions, tension, remote village, advice, wisdom, Ljubo Stefanov, Tamara Kotevska, directed by, Atanas Georgiev, produced by, Neon, box office, gross USA, $808.5K, MPAA rating, not rated, reviewed by, Nell Minow, Bilge Ebiri, David Stratton, Paul Byrnes, Donald Clarke, Christy Lemire, Betsy Bozdech, MaryAnn Johanson, Nikki Baughan, Leslie Combemale, cinematographer, Fejmi Daut, Samir Ljuma, starring Hatidze Muratova, audience score, 86%, runtime, 1h 25m, genre, non-fiction, writer, not applicable, budget, not available, producer, Ljubo Stefanov, Atanas Georgiev
Worldwide gross: $5,321,053
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,148,235
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,112
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 670,473
US/Canada gross: $815,082
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $941,790
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,202
US/Canada opening weekend: $31,381
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $36,259
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,304
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
Tamara Kotevska – Director
Ljubo Stefanov – Producer
Atanas Georgiev – Producer
Fejmi Daut – Cinematographer
Samir Ljuma – Cinematographer
Director(s)
Ljubo Stefanov, Tamara Kotevska
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Ljubo Stefanov, Atanas Georgiev
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
37 wins & 54 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (131) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (131)
Directors Ljubo Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska show the same infinite patience and care in telling the story of their subject, a Macedonian beekeeper named Hatidze, that Hatidze shows in caring for her bees.
October 21, 2021
Nell Minow
AWFJ Women on Film
TOP CRITIC
This movie about Europe’s last wild beekeeper is complex, resonant, and visually magnificent.
March 20, 2020
Bilge Ebiri
Spirituality & Health
TOP CRITIC
As fly-on-the-wall documentaries go, Honeyland is a particularly fine example. There is no narration: the rather sad, but enveloping, story is told in purely visual terms, and the photography is outstanding.
March 6, 2020
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Hatidze’s story is heartbreakingly moving, and needs no heavy editorialising. Her strength, dignity, resilience and humanity carry the film’s truth and weight.
March 4, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Terribly sweet. Terribly sad.
February 13, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
This is one of the best movies of the year… Over and over again while I was watching it, I was asking myself “How did they get that shot?”
October 2, 2019
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Honeyland is a beautiful film – both physically (the cinematography is lush and lovely) and emotionally. Hatidze’s story is one of patience and care, diligence and love.
October 21, 2021
Betsy Bozdech
AWFJ Women on Film
Honeyland is an extraordinary film: beautiful and terrifying, cautionary and celebratory, wise and innocent.
October 21, 2021
MaryAnn Johanson
AWFJ Women on Film
An extraordinary documentary both in terms of subject and craft, Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s Honeyland is an immersive and deeply moving portrait of the delicate balance of life and traditions in rural Macedonia.
October 21, 2021
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
Honeyland is built on a foundation of an intimate connection between filmmakers and subject.
October 21, 2021
Leslie Combemale
AWFJ Women on Film
Honeyland is an extraordinary ethnographic observational documentary that shows us the joys and hardships in the daily life of Hatizde Muratove…
October 21, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film
Episode 47: Doc Talk Part 3 / Hail Satan? / American Factory / Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese / Honeyland / The Image Book
October 18, 2021 | Rating: 74/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies…
Plot
The last female beehunter in Europe must save the bees and return the natural balance in Honeyland, when a family of nomadic beekeepers invade her land and threaten her livelihood. This film which is filmed in Macedonia is an exploration of an observational Indigenous visual narrative that deeply impacts our behavior towards natural resources and the human condition.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Sorry, there is no goofy, funny, or odd comment about the film Honeyland on Fresh Kernels.
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One Cut of the Dead (Kamera o tomeru na!) (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: 27 wins & 21 nominations
Brainy and bloody in equal measure, One Cut of the Dead reanimates the moribund zombie genre with a refreshing blend of formal daring and clever satire.
One Cut of the Dead is like a love letter to all the indie filmmakers out there who are just trying to make their dreams come true. It’s got everything you could want in a zombie movie: gore, humor, and even explosive diarrhea (yes, you read that right). But what really sets it apart is the way it plays with your expectations and keeps you guessing until the very end. It’s a wild ride that’s sure to leave you laughing and cheering for the underdogs. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a movie that’s as inventive as it is entertaining.
Production Company(ies)
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique Films,
Distributor
Shudder
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2019
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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 36m
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Language(s):Japanese
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Country of origin:Japan
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy/Horror
Keyword(s)
Comedy, Horror, Japanese, Shinichiro Ueda, Koji Ichihashi, Takayuki Hamatsu, Yuzuki Akiyama, Harumi Shuhama, Kazuaki Nagaya, Hiroshi Ichihara, Sakina Asamori, box office, budget, Shudder, MPAA rating, reviewed by Elisabeth Vincentelli, reviewed by Richard Whittaker, reviewed by Simon Abrams, reviewed by Carlos Aguilar, reviewed by Kristy Puchko, reviewed by Meagan Navarro, reviewed by Brian Eggert, reviewed by Chase Burns, reviewed by Taylor Baker, reviewed by Alejandro Alemán, reviewed by José Roberto Landaverde, formal daring, clever satire, zombie genre, film crew, WWII Japanese facility, microbudget, love letter, resourceful, collaborative spirit, hands-on filmmaking, explosive diarrhea, meta commentary, art, Takayuki Hamatsu as Director Higurashi, Yuzuki Akiyama as Chinatsu, Harumi Shuhama as Nao, Kazuaki Nagaya as Ko, Hiroshi Ichihara as Kasahara, Sakina Asamori as cast and crew
Worldwide gross: $27,590,180
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $31,879,199
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,523
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,476,467
US/Canada gross: $52,406
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $60,553
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,733
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,360
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $7,349
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,761
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): ¥3,000,000
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
Yuzuki Akiyama – Chinatsu
Harumi Shuhama – Nao
Kazuaki Nagaya – Ko
Hiroshi Ichihara – Kasahara
Sakina Asamori – Self
Director(s)
Shinichiro Ueda
Writer(s)
Shinichiro Ueda
Producer(s)
Koji Ichihashi
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
27 wins & 21 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (95) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (95)
Ueda… manages to reinvigorate two of the most tired tropes cluttering our media landscape: art as meta commentary on art, and explosive diarrhea.
December 25, 2019
Elisabeth Vincentelli
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
One Cut of the Dead isn’t just charming. It’s an earnest and funny love letter to all the microbudget dreamers who use all their heart and ingenuity to make their movie.
September 26, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
You have to want to invest in his characters in order for One Cut of the Dead to really take off.
September 13, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A master class in endless narrative inventiveness and an ode to the resourceful and collaborative spirit of hands-on filmmaking, “One Cut of the Dead” amounts to an explosively hilarious rarity.
September 12, 2019
Carlos Aguilar
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a savagely sharp comedy that uses the gleeful gore of zombie horror to accentuate the absurdity of filmmaking…
September 12, 2019
Kristy Puchko
Pajiba
TOP CRITIC
Shinichiro Ueda’s zombie comedy is one that purposefully pretends to offer familiar zombie schlock only to rip the rug out from under us in an innovative, hilarious way. The level of detail is uncanny, and the comedy is equally matched by charm.
January 10, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Meagan Navarro
Bloody Disgusting
TOP CRITIC
With an outrageous meta conceit, One Cut of the Dead captures the independent filmmaking experience in all its horrible but ecstatic glory.
February 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Initially grating, the films quickly grow on you, like a zombie virus infecting your brain…
December 8, 2021
Chase Burns
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
Episode 51: Jennifer’s Body / One Cut of the Dead / Nosferatu the Vampyre
December 1, 2021 | Rating: 80/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
A celebration not only of the cinema, but of the commitment… to solve the always complicated process of making a film as well as possible. [Full review in Spanish]
November 4, 2021
Alejandro Alemán
El Universal
Saying the film breaks the mold isn’t an exaggeration. [Full review in Spanish]
July 21, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
José Roberto Landaverde
Cine Premiere
A fresh, fun and highly creative film [Full Review in Spanish]
June 17, 2021
Ricardo Gallegos
La Estatuilla…
Plot
A low-budget film crew shooting a zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility is attacked by real zombies in One Cut of the Dead.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film’s director, Shinichiro Ueda, manages to reinvigorate tired tropes and even includes explosive diarrhea in the film.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
70 wins & 132 nominations total
Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel’s epic Infinity Saga.
Avengers: Endgame is the ultimate superhero movie that will leave you feeling like you just went through a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get, but you know it’s going to be good. The movie is a perfect blend of action, humor, and heart, and it’s a must-watch for any Marvel fan. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing their favorite superheroes come together to save the world? It’s like a dream come true, but with more explosions and epic fight scenes. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and get ready for the ride of your life!
Production Company(ies)
Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham, County Durham, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language
Year of Release
2019
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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:3h 1m
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Language(s):English, Japanese, Xhosa, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2019
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, written by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, action, adventure, fantasy, PG-13, box office, Kevin Feige, Walt Disney, Dolby Atmos, DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), Marvel Cinematic Universe, reviewed by James Luxford, Stephen Romei, Amy Nicholson, Roxana Hadadi, Oliver Jones, Brian Eggert, David Gonzalez, Lonita Cook, Nicholas Oon, Hosea Rupprecht, critic reviews, Avengers: Infinity War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Kevin Feige, PG-13, action, adventure, fantasy, box office, Walt Disney, Dolby Atmos, DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Luxford, Stephen Romei, Amy Nicholson, Roxana Hadadi, Oliver Jones, Brian Eggert, David Gonzalez, Lonita Cook, Nicholas Oon, Hosea Rupprecht, critic reviews, Avengers: Infinity War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, box office performance, budget, producer names, MPAA rating
Worldwide gross: $2,799,439,100
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,232,385,609
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 7
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 352,495,704
US/Canada gross: $858,373,000
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $991,810,979
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 14
US/Canada opening weekend: $357,115,007
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $412,630,156
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $356,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $411,341,816
Production budget ranking: 4
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $221,507,568
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,599,536,225
ROI to date (est.): 411%
ROI ranking: 336
Chris Evans – Steve Rogers, Captain America
Mark Ruffalo – Bruce Banner, Hulk
Chris Hemsworth – Thor
Scarlett Johansson – Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow
Jeremy Renner – Clint Barton, Hawkeye
Director(s)
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Writer(s)
Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
70 wins & 132 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (550) | Top Critics (93) | Fresh (516) | Rotten (34)
Eleven years of Universe building, and this is the crescendo. It really pays off, I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
February 22, 2022
James Luxford
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
It is this part of the story, the human side, to narrow it down to our marginal planet, that holds the movie together for its three-hour run time.
December 19, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
This is a feat of engineering… I felt a sense of catharsis finishing it.
September 27, 2019
Amy Nicholson
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
It would be nearly unfathomable to have spent more than 20 preceding films with these characters and not feel anything at the end of the sometimes tedious, mostly satisfying Avengers: Endgame.
May 1, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
What you will be getting when you walk into an inevitably overstuffed movie theater is something singular that reflects our age in a way that none of the MCU films that preceded it have-indeed, very few Hollywood spectacles ever have.
May 1, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Oliver Jones
Observer
TOP CRITIC
The 3-hour culmination of 22 chapters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is worth going back in time and watching again.
April 29, 2019
Jordan Hoffman
Times of Israel
TOP CRITIC
Who could have anticipated that Marvel Studios and Disney would release a three-hour extravaganza whose exquisite character-focused scenes outshine the FX-driven action?
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Avengers: Endgame broke me, put me back together, and decided to cut me again in one of the most impactful cinematic experiences of all time.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
David Gonzalez
Reel Talk Inc.
For me, it didn’t fulfill the promise of Infinity War, but it did fulfill the promise of the previous twenty movies.
September 30, 2021
Lonita Cook
KCTV5 News at 9
I’m just grateful to have the privilege to watch this along with the rest of the world. It’s not perfect, but it has been one hell of a ride.
September 4, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Nicholas Oon
Maximum Hype (YouTube)
Here’s the other really neat thing about Endgame: it made me think of priorities in life and what or who is worth sacrificing for, especially loved ones…
August 13, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
The true superteam event releases marked something slightly different and spectacular…End Game over the original Guardians by a hair…
July 28, 2021
Nathan Mattise
Ars Technica…
Plot
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’s actions and undo the chaos to the universe, no matter what consequences may be in store, and no matter who they face…
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Sorry, there is no information provided about the cast of the film in the given text.
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The Farewell (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
35 wins & 191 nominations total
The Farewell deftly captures complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama that marries cultural specificity with universally relatable themes.
The Farewell is like a warm hug from your grandma, if your grandma was Chinese and you didn’t speak the language. It’s a beautiful exploration of family, culture, and the universal experience of loss. Awkwafina shines in a dramatic role, proving she’s more than just a comedic rapper. And if you don’t cry at least once during this movie, you might want to check if you have a heart. Overall, The Farewell is a must-see film that will leave you feeling all the feels.
Production Company(ies)
Act III Communications, Buttercup Films Ltd., The Princess Bride Ltd.,
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Changchun, China
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic material, brief language and some smoking.
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 40m
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Language(s):Mandarin, English, Japanese, Italian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Gil Perez-Abraham, Shuzhen Zhou, Jim Liu, directed by Lulu Wang, written by Lulu Wang, comedy, drama, PG rating, box office gross $17.7M, produced by Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtletaub, Anita Gou, Daniele Tate Melia, Jane Zheng, Dani Melia, reviewed by Ben Sachs, Esther Zuckerman, Clarisse Loughrey, Mark Kermode, Wendy Ide, Kevin Maher, Victor Pineyro, Brian Eggert, Taylor Baker, Lonita Cook, Maria Lattila, family dynamics, cultural specificity, reconciliation, loss, China, fake wedding, matriarch, smoking, brief language, thematic material, A24, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $23,076,657
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $26,664,028
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,591
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,907,746
US/Canada gross: $17,695,781
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $20,446,670
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,408
US/Canada opening weekend: $355,662
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $410,951
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,445
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
Tzi Ma – Haiyan
Diana Lin – Jian
Gil Perez-Abraham – Tony
Shuzhen Zhou – Nai Nai
Jim Liu – Doctor Song
Director(s)
Lulu Wang
Writer(s)
Lulu Wang
Producer(s)
Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtletaub, Anita Gou, Daniele Tate Melia, Jane Zheng, Dani Melia
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
35 wins & 191 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (347) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (337) | Rotten (10)
What follows is a series of hackneyed scenes about the different interpersonal relationships within the family, centering on the heroine’s bond with her grandmother.
December 17, 2019
Ben Sachs
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Thematically, The Farewell is about reconciliation with the past and wrestling with cultural traditions that now seem foreign in a country that once was home. But it’s also simply about grappling with loss…
December 17, 2019
Esther Zuckerman
Thrillist
TOP CRITIC
The Farewell is a comedy of warmth and bracing honesty. Simply put, it’s one of the best films of the year.
October 10, 2019 | Rating: 5/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Magnificent screen presence. I thought it was really lovely. I thought it was really funny. I thought it was really moving. You will laugh, you will cry.
September 23, 2019
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, it’s all about balance, a yin and yang of roots and identities, humour and pathos that comes together into a satisfying, bittersweet wedding banquet of a movie.
September 21, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
You’ll be spewing with tears before the first act is done.
September 20, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The upcoming death feels like a metaphor for the movie itself. It brings some universal theme around family and immigration, but it’s just way, way too slow. [Full review in Spanish]
July 7, 2022 | Rating: 6/10
Victor Pineyro
Seventh Art Studio
The Farewell is heartwarming, capably made, exceptionally well-acted, and achingly sincere without ever resorting to sentimentality.
February 26, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Episode 45: The Farewell / Jackie Brown / Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
October 4, 2021 | Rating: 72/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
Bring a box of tissues… [Awkwafina] is super darling.
September 29, 2021
Lonita Cook
KCTV5 News at 9
Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is a particularly articulate piece of filmmaking. It beautifully captures the sense of alienation of a child of two cultures, and finds warmth and humour in little family moments.
August 10, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Maria Lattila
Zavvi
Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is bittersweet in the truest sense of the word, balancing on the knife edge of grief and joy.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Yasmin Omar
Harper’s Bazaar…
Plot
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Billi struggles with her family’s decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Awkwafina delivers a solid lead performance in The Farewell, showcasing her dramatic range.
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The Vanishing (Spoorloos) (1988)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 5 nominations
A clinical, maddening descent into the mind of a serial killer and a slowly unraveling hero, culminating with one of the scariest endings of all time.
The Vanishing” is a movie that will make you question everything you thought you knew about love and relationships. It’s a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The direction is seamless, the acting is superb, and the story is hauntingly compelling. You’ll be left with chills down your spine and a newfound appreciation for the power of the human mind. So, grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for a ride you won’t soon forget.
Production Company(ies)
Mad As Birds G-B A S E Head Gear Films,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Killantringan Lighthouse, Portpatrick, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence and language
Year of Release
2019
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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:NA
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Language(s):English, Swedish
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2014
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
Mystery, thriller, Dutch, George Sluizer, Anne Gordon, Gene Bervoets, Johanna Ter Steege, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, clinical, serial killer, hero, scary ending, critic reviews, Richard Brody, Christy Lemire, Michael Wilmington, Dave Kehr, Noel Murray, Mark Kermode, Nicholas Bell, Rob Aldam, Calum Marsh, David Parkinson, Stephen Hunter, Eric Melin, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, Rex, Saskia, biking holiday, gas station, disappearance, obsession, chemistry teacher, Raymond, Lieneke, directed by George Sluizer, produced by Anne Gordon and George Sluizer, written by Tim Krabbé
Worldwide gross: $1,202,522
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,389,460
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,513
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 151,522
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Gene Bervoets – Rex Hofman
Johanna ter Steege – Saskia Wagter
Gwen Eckhaus – Lieneke
George Sluizer – Director
Anne Gordon – Producer
Director(s)
George Sluizer
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Anne Gordon, George Sluizer
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 5 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (49) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (48) | Rotten (1)
Sluizer isn’t among the more original stylists, but the literalness of his direction suffices to evoke the horrific and monstrous possibilities lurking behind the façades of ordinary life.
October 30, 2020
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
It’s an elegant, riveting piece of filmmaking.
August 20, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/4
Christy Lemire
ChristyLemire.com
TOP CRITIC
The appalling, horrific climax of The Vanishing will haunt your mind long after this film is over.
October 19, 2016
Michael Wilmington
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a film that functions on curiosity rather than real interest (given the fact that the characters are thinly drawn and largely unsympathetic), yet in the end punishes the audience for wanting to have its questions answered.
October 19, 2016 | Rating: 2/4
Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
The explanation is so darkly compelling-and ultimately so chilling-that The Vanishing has earned its reputation as one of the scariest non-horror movies ever made.
October 27, 2014 | Rating: 4.5/5
Noel Murray
The Dissolve
TOP CRITIC
Sluizer’s direction is seamless throughout, effortlessly juggling domesticity and damnation as it ploughs inexorably towards an appaling dnouement.
January 26, 2006
Mark Kermode
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Kubrick considered Sluizer’s The Vanishing a truly terrifying film, and its power is in its unsettling simplicity as it explores the potency of its nightmare scenarios.
November 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
..a wonderful thriller which deserves to find a new audience..
June 8, 2020
Rob Aldam
Backseat Mafia
The recognition disturbs and terrifies.
October 30, 2018
Calum Marsh
National Post
Sluizer inexorably and expertly draws us deeper into the mystery, exposing our own morbid curiosity in the process.
October 19, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
The Vanishing is about the power of the mind to propel its subjects along unbelievable trajectories, into risks beyond knowing, in a quest for the most disturbing of knowledge.
October 19, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Stephen Hunter
Baltimore Sun
Sluizer adapted the film, but he takes a more non-linear approach than the book, which heightens the story at strategic moments to build suspense.
November 22, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
Eric Melin
Scene-Stealers.com…
Plot
Based on the Flannan Isle mystery. A small relief boat approaches a tiny, isolated island where a lighthouse is located. They’re to replenish the stocks and replace the crew of 3. After they dock no one greets them. The winch is broken. The lamps are clean and refilled; the table’s laid for dinner. There’s an upturned chair, 2 sets of yellow oilskins are missing – the 3 men have vanished.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, who plays the antagonist Raymond Lemorne, was a French actor and theater director known for his intense and complex performances.
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First Love (Hatsukoi) (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
First Love’s blend of violence, comedy, and romance might seem disparate — but for director Takashi Miike, it’s just another wildly entertaining entry in a filmography full of them.
First Love is a wild ride that will have you laughing, cringing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. It’s like if Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson had a baby and then let Takashi Miike raise it. The hyper-violence is balanced out by the quirky romance between the two leads, and the jazz-rock score is the perfect accompaniment to the madness on screen. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you’re looking for something different and exciting, give First Love a chance.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Well Go USA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
-
Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 48m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:Japan
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 24, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy/Crime
Keyword(s)
starring Masataka Kubota, Nao Ômori, Shôta Sometani, Jun Murakami, Sansei Shiomi, Masaaki Uchino, directed by Takashi Miike, written by Masa Nakamura, comedy, crime, drama, box office gross $218.3K, reviewed by Kevin Maher, Mark Kermode, Simran Hans, Robbie Collin, Alex Godfrey, Peter Bradshaw, Dan Bayer, Wilson Kwong, Victor Stiff, Carolyn Hinds, Sarah Ward, Misako Saka, Jeremy Thomas, MPAA rating not specified, drug-smuggling, organized crime, corrupt cops, female assassin, Tokyo, self-confident young boxer, prostitute, hyper-violent, tongue-in-cheek, jazz-rock score, outsiders-against-the-world narrative, young romance, slapstick yakuza crime story, hardware store showdown
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Nao Ômori – Otomo
Shôta Sometani – Kase
Jun Murakami – Ichikawa
Sansei Shiomi –
Masaaki Uchino – Gondo
Director(s)
Takashi Miike
Writer(s)
Masa Nakamura
Producer(s)
Misako Saka, Jeremy Thomas
Film Festivals
Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (121) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (3)
Yes, it’s preposterous and at times hyper-violent, but the tongue is always firmly in its cheek. Until it’s cut out.
March 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A small release, but if you’re looking for something different to see, please let me recommend this one. It’s not like any other film out.
February 20, 2020
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
Kôji Endô’s thundering jazz-rock score amplifies Miike’s tendency towards playful cartoon excess.
February 16, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Simran Hans
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Imagine if the David Ayer of Street Kings and End of Watch had shot the first half of a gangster movie, then thrown his megaphone to Spaced-age Edgar Wright.
February 14, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Robbie Collin
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Sweetening up a smidgen without chilling out, this is Miike having fun, bombarding us with squirm-inducing violence while making us laugh and – ever so slightly – tugging on the heartstrings.
February 13, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Alex Godfrey
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s bizarre and very unwholesome. But weirdly inspired.
February 13, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Every time Miike could go completely off the rails, he reins himself in, pulling back where barging ahead would make this an even more memorable (if messier) experience.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
Theres no question that First Love is a Miike film, but thats not to say that it feels tired or uninspired.
February 13, 2022
Wilson Kwong
VCinema
Another scrappy, outside-the-box crime flick that radiates with [Miikes’s] anarchic spirit.
November 2, 2021
Victor Stiff
Victor Stiff Reviews
Kubota and Konishi (in her first lead role) balance each other, grounding their characters and the film when it’s needed, by providing the emotional and softer aspect of the film, they create the heart of First Love.
July 30, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Carolyn Hinds
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
There’s a distinctive brand of Miike magic in the movie’s blending of gleefully cartoonish mania with a poignant outsiders-against-the-world narrative, and in everything from its jazz-rock score to its immaculately executed hardware store showdown.
May 30, 2021
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
An epitome of Takashi Miike’s entertaining and violent film catalog, First Love combines a slapstick yakuza crime story with young romance. And I love it.
February 9, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Alix Turner
Ready Steady Cut…
Plot
A self-confident young boxer and a prostitute get caught up in a drug-smuggling plot involving organized crime, corrupt cops, and a female assassin in the action-packed comedy/crime film, First Love.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film stars Masataka Kubota, Nao Ômori, and Shôta Sometani.
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I’m No Longer Here (Ya no estoy aquí) (2019)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 18 wins & 20 nominations
I’m No Longer Here’s occasionally uneven narrative is more than offset by its honest and visually poetic approach to themes of identity and assimilation.
I’m No Longer Here is a movie that will make you feel like you’re in a foreign country, even if you’re not. Fernando Frias’ direction is so confident and stylish that you’ll be hypnotized by every shot. And let’s not forget about the music and the lead performance by Juan Daniel Garcia Treviño, which are both outstanding. The only downside is the tentative romance, but who needs love when you have a community to belong to? Overall, this movie is a must-watch for anyone who wants to experience something new and exciting.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States, Mexico
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2020
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Juan Daniel Garcia Treviño, directed by Fernando Frias, written by Fernando Frias, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Robert Abele, Barry Hertz, Todd McCarthy, Claudia Puig, Amy Nicholson, Bilge Ebiri, Tom O’Brien, Victor Pineyro, Olly Richards, Shikhar Verma, Rosa Parra, Leo Zapata, Coral Puente, Angelina Chen, Jonathan Espinoza, Leonardo Garza, Chaparra, Ulises Sampiero, Lin, Isai, Jeremy, Pekesillo, assimilation, identity, Mexican immigrant, cartel, family, friends, community, passion, cinematography, music, foreign culture, communication gap, dance scenes, liberation, featured reviews, MCU movies, horror movies, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming movies, audience score, Tomatometer, Fresh Kernels
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Juan García del Tocado – Ulises Sampiero
Angelina Chen – Lin
Leo Zapata – Isai
Jonathan Espinoza – Jeremy
Leonardo Garza – Pekesillo
Director(s)
Fernando Frias
Writer(s)
Fernando Frias
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
18 wins & 20 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (1)
It’s a deceptively dimensional portrayal, that of someone who worries his stage is getting smaller and smaller. And in Frias’ magnetic feature is enough spirit, sound and artistry to give his journey a meaningful spotlight.
February 26, 2021
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
I’m No Longer Here stands as a welcome introduction to the many talents and passions of Fernando Frias.
January 26, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Frias has smarts and style to burn; every shot has been composed with great poise and confidence, and he cranks everything up to get the most out of every moment. He’s a guy who was clearly born to make movies.
January 15, 2021
Todd McCarthy
Deadline Hollywood Daily
TOP CRITIC
It hypnotically washes over you, and I think that has a lot to do with the cinematography, music, and the lead performance by Juan Daniel Garcia Treviño.
May 29, 2020
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
The one quibble that I have with this film is the tentative romance… But when the film is in Mexico, it is really special.
May 29, 2020
Amy Nicholson
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Frías de la Parra proves himself a gifted visual storyteller, but he’s also not one to handhold us through a narrative.
May 29, 2020
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
“I’m No Longer Here” may explore a culture that is entirely foreign to most of us, but its themes of community and needing a place to belong speak volumes.
June 14, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Tom O’Brien
Next Best Picture
Everyone has their own version of hell, but forced immigration to an unknown country is at the top of the list. With a liberating ending, Ya No Estoy Aquí is beautifully crafted by Fernando Frías. Full review in Spanish
April 8, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Victor Pineyro
Seventh Art Studio
Identity, friendship and youthful passion make up this affecting drama out of Mexico.
April 29, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Olly Richards
NME
While the immigrant story at the center of the film feels familiar, the director doesn’t hold his punches when it comes to showing just how difficult the communication gap and a life without a passion could be for a young man.
April 16, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Shikhar Verma
High on Films
[Frias] allowed Ulysses to be himself.
February 18, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Rosa Parra
Latinx Lens
… bored in translation and discontent with the excessive dance scenes. Nevertheless, I still think there’s something to be found here.
January 28, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies…
Plot
After a misunderstanding with a local cartel, a young man is forced to leave behind his family, friends and everything he loves in “I’m No Longer Here.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Lead actor Juan Daniel Garcia Treviño delivers a captivating performance in I’m No Longer Here.
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Mustang (2015)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 7 wins & 10 nominations
Mustang delivers a bracing — and thoroughly timely — message whose power is further bolstered by the efforts of a stellar ensemble cast.
Mustang is like a wild horse that you can’t help but be captivated by. The film’s stunning visuals and emotionally charged story make for a powerful cinematic experience. Director Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s debut feature is a triumph, showcasing her talent for storytelling and her ability to capture the essence of youth. While the film’s message about the dangers of patriarchal societies may be didactic at times, it’s hard not to be swept up in the sheer force of Mustang’s message. This is a movie that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Lucasfilm,
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Carson City, Nevada, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, some violence and drug content
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 37m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:France, Germany, Turkey
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2016
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Günes Sensoy, Tugba Sunguroglu, Elit Iscan, directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, written by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Alice Winocour, drama, PG-13, box office gross $828.1K, reviewed by Stephanie Abraham, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Danny Leigh, Sara Michelle Fetters, Paul Byrnes, David Stratton, Michael Clark, PJ Nabarro, Patrick Nabarro, Andiee Paviour, David Bax, Daniel Barnes, David Nusair, ensemble cast, Turkish village, orphaned sisters, arranged marriages, mature thematic material, sexual content, rude gesture, Cohen Media Group, Charles Gillibert, Nov 20 2015 Limited, May 10 2016
Worldwide gross: $6,405,816
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,401,629
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,056
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 807,157
US/Canada gross: $5,043,620
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,827,674
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,761
US/Canada opening weekend: $71,657
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $82,796
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,011
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
Tugba Sunguroglu – Selma
Elit Iscan – Ece
Ilayda Akdogan – Sonay
Nihal G. Koldas – The Grandmother
Ayberk Pekcan – Erol
Director(s)
Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Writer(s)
Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Alice Winocour
Producer(s)
Charles Gillibert
Film Festivals
Cannes, Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
7 wins & 10 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (154) | Top Critics (51) | Fresh (150) | Rotten (4)
The script is well-written, the director’s eye is incredibly sharp, and the film’s visuals are aesthetically moving.
February 9, 2021
Stephanie Abraham
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
Employing a palette of simple yet elegant binary motifs – day/night, light/dark – Ergüven constructs her own powerful and distinct emotional language through a confident and captivating formal style.
August 25, 2018
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
The Blue Lenses
TOP CRITIC
I won’t tell you how it ends. I will say you should see for yourself.
December 27, 2016 | Rating: 5/5
Danny Leigh
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Ergven has delivered a debut for the ages, her film a chilling, emotionally shattering marvel I’m unlikely to forget anytime soon.
August 16, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
There are so many remarkable things about this wonderful movie.
June 24, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Erguven has said the film was inspired from memories of her own childhood, and much of it certainly presents a seemingly authentic reality.
June 24, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It was a savvy move for Erguven to set her debut feature in Turkey, country that straddles Europe and Asia, idealistically and spiritually torn between the East and the West, the old world and the new, 21st century free will and millenniums of tradition.
April 18, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Michael Clark
Epoch Times
Though somewhat didactic in its attempt to highlight the malignancy of a certain type of Turkish patriarchy, Mustang’s sheer gusto carries its message with unmistakable force.
November 15, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro
Lale and her four sisters are as skittish as the horse they collectively embody in director Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s inflaming drama.
March 14, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Andiee Paviour
Nobody’s Reading This But Me
Mustang is a movie about people that tells a story and captures a set of feelings. It’s like a lot of movies in that way and like very few in its powerful successes.
January 7, 2021
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
Ergüven imbues Mustang with the infectious spirit of youth and the casual assurance of a seasoned veteran.
March 25, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Daniel Barnes
Dare Daniel
…a gritty, authentic-seeming drama that never quite manages to become as riveting as one might’ve hoped…
December 15, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews…
Plot
While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The ensemble cast of Mustang is described as “stellar” by Fresh Kernels.
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Marwencol (2010)
93%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Inspiring and fascinating, Marwencol depicts its subject with heartfelt tenderness, raising poignant questions about art and personal tragedy along the way.
Marwencol is a documentary that will make you laugh, cry, and question the very nature of art. It tells the story of Mark Hogancamp, a man who creates an intricate world of dolls and dioramas as a way to cope with the trauma of a brutal attack. Director Jeff Malmberg captures the heart and soul of Hogancamp’s art, and the result is a film that is both hypnotic and unnerving. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be an art critic to appreciate Marwencol. It’s a quirky and fun documentary that will leave you feeling inspired and amazed.
Production Company(ies)
Perfect Day Films,
Distributor
Cinema Guild
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence, some disturbing images, brief suggestive content, thematic material and language
Year of Release
2018
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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 23m
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Language(s):English, German, French, Russian
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 12, 2011
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $13,061,491
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $15,370,420
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,810
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,676,164
US/Canada gross: $10,763,520
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,666,228
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,545
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,354,205
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,770,367
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,169
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $39,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $45,894,177
Production budget ranking: 859
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $24,714,014
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$55,237,771
ROI to date (est.): -78%
ROI ranking: 1,866
Jeff Malmberg – Producer
Tom Putnam – Producer
Matt Radecki – Producer
Chris Shellen – Producer
Ash Black Bufflo – Original Music
Director(s)
Jeff Malmberg
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (63) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (1)
Malmberg hangs back, allowing the character of Hogancamp – rather than any contrivance or “plot” – to power the film.
December 19, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
November 24, 2011 | Rating: 4/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Simultaneously hypnotic and unnerving, it asks some rather uncomfortable questions about the nature of art and the potential and limits of self-healing.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
John Hartl
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Director Jeff Malmberg sees something in Hogancamp that he wants all of us to see, an imperfect human scarred by horrific trauma who nonetheless finds a reason to live.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Bruce DeMara
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
Hogancamp’s alliance with director Jeff Malmberg in this artful and poignant film marks a victory in the war against the self.
December 17, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/4
Joe Williams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
A fine, delicately nuanced portrait of an artist compelled by mysterious forces to create something utterly unique.
December 10, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Malmberg’s documentary is tender and intimate. Horgancamp is never treated or seen as a freak but a genuine folk artist with great imagination.
March 21, 2021
Dustin Chang
Floating World
Marwencol is a brilliant exploration of the elusive line that separates art from delusion.
August 26, 2019
Brian D. Johnson
Maclean’s Magazine
A fascinating portrait of an artist who didn’t even know he was one that challenges its audiences’ notions of art and reality by confronting them with a man who refuses to be pigeonholed.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Quirky documentary about an eccentric dolls-diorama artist with a seriously sad personal history inspiring his art — the inspiration for “Welcome to Marwen.”
June 20, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Extraordinary, astonishing, revealing, unique
September 9, 2012
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
Truly inspiring
September 9, 2012
Louise Keller
Urban Cinefile…
Plot
On April 8, 2000, aspiring artist Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell) became a victim of a violent assault when five men beat him up and left him for dead. Following the attack, Mark was left with little to no memory of his previous life due to brain damage inflicted by his attackers. In a desperate attempt to regain his memories, Hogancamp constructs a miniature World War II village called Marwen in his yard to help in his recovery. Unfortunately, Mark’s demons come back to haunt him when he’s asked to testify against the five men that attacked him..
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The critics consensus for Marwencol is “Inspiring and fascinating, Marwencol depicts its subject with heartfelt tenderness, raising poignant questions about art and personal tragedy along the way.”
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