Marley (2012)
94%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
1 win & 8 nominations total
Kevin Macdonald’s exhaustive, evenhanded portrait of Bob Marley offers electrifying concert footage and fascinating insights into reggae’s greatest star.
If you’re a fan of Bob Marley, you’ll definitely want to check out “Marley.” It’s a documentary that gives you a glimpse into the life of the man behind the music. You’ll get to see footage of his concerts, hear stories from his family and friends, and learn about the impact he had on the world. Plus, you’ll get to hear some of his greatest hits, which is always a good thing. Overall, it’s a great way to spend a couple of hours and get to know one of the most iconic musicians of all time.
Production Company(ies)
Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures, Cowboy Films,
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for drug content, thematic elements and some violent images
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 24m
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Language(s):English, French, German
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 20, 2012 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 7, 2012
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
Bob Marley, documentary, music, Kevin Macdonald, Steve Bing, Charles Steel, PG-13, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), $1.4M, reviewed by Radheyan Simonpillai, Brad Wheeler, Peter Howell, Dwight Brown, Scott Bowles, Peter Margasak, Nicolás Delgadillo, Jordan M Smith, Michael Calleri, Grace Williams, Kyle Bain, PJ Nabarro, Patrick Nabarro, starring Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Cedella Marley, Rita Marley, Chris Blackwell, directed by Kevin Macdonald, written by Kevin Macdonald, produced by Steve Bing, Charles Steel, Magnolia Pictures
Worldwide gross: $3,842,919
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,954,385
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,180
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 540,282
US/Canada gross: $1,413,480
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,822,293
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,057
US/Canada opening weekend: $262,004
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $337,782
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,506
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
Ziggy Marley – Self
Jimmy Cliff – Self
Cedella Marley – Self
Rita Marley – Self
Chris Blackwell – Self
Director(s)
Kevin Macdonald
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Steve Bing, Charles Steel
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
1 win & 8 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (114) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (108) | Rotten (6)
Marley aficionados will be astonished by the depth and breadth of the documentary, which portrays the musician known as Tuff Gong as both a fallible man and an untouchable legend.
May 18, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Radheyan Simonpillai
NOW Toronto
TOP CRITIC
Marley is highly watchable, finely crafted legacy preservation – and it’s either a white-washed sham or awesomely shaded.
May 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
It wants to show us the man behind the famous dreads, beatific smile and durable songs of love, hope and longing. In this task it succeeds admirably.
May 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
You’ll walk away from this ambitious documentary longing to hear Marley’s voice again (thank heaven for iTunes) and with a deep respect for a man.
April 24, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Dwight Brown
National Newspaper Publishers Association
TOP CRITIC
Sprinkled with riffs, concert footage and home videos, the family-authorized documentary does what the artist usually did: When in doubt, return to the beat.
April 20, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Scott Bowles
USA Today
TOP CRITIC
Macdonald supplies some interesting and novel details about the musician’s life and art, though the movie’s narrative arc and documentary methods are totally predictable.
April 20, 2012
Peter Margasak
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A wonderful, in-depth look at one of music’s most important figures.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 3.5 / 5
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
While not the most inventive or efficient bio-doc, Macdonald’s feature serves as the most complete visual record of Marley’s legacy, and for that alone it deserves a view or two.
November 19, 2020
Jordan M. Smith
IONCINEMA.com
When “Marley” was originally released, the rare concert footage and previously unheard music tracks were an exuberantly received revelation.
August 9, 2020
Michael Calleri
Niagara Gazette
A must-see documentary for Bob Marley fans, but also for fans of politics and making positive change.
August 4, 2020
Grace Williams
Battle Royale With Cheese
Marley is a one-of-a-kind documentary with impeccable pacing, beautiful visuals, and honest storytellers willing to deliver even the most unwelcome information.
July 30, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Kyle Bain
Film Threat
Macdonald makes the easy – but understandable – decision to chart a layman’s whistlestop tour through the major events and turning points of Marley’s life.
April 28, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro…
Plot
The documentary “Marley” tells the life story of musician and revolutionary Bob Marley, from his early days to international superstardom, featuring rare footage, performances, and interviews.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary Marley features interviews with Bob Marley’s family, friends, and colleagues, as well as rare concert footage and previously unheard music tracks.
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Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In The House Of God (2012)
94%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: Won 3 Primetime Emmys
7 wins & 8 nominations total
Examining the intricacies of global scandal through one haunting case, Mea Maxima Culpa is an impassioned and meticulous exposé on abuses of power and institutional sin.
If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you want to scream at the screen, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God is the one for you. This film is a gut-wrenching look at the Catholic Church’s cover-up of sexual abuse by priests, and it will leave you feeling angry, sad, and maybe even a little bit sick. But despite the heavy subject matter, director Alex Gibney manages to infuse the film with a sense of hope, thanks to the bravery of the victims who come forward to tell their stories. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an important one.
Production Company(ies)
Jigsaw Productions, Wider Film Projects Below The Radar Entertainment,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Vatican City
MPAA / Certificate
TV-14
Year of Release
2012
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2013
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, abuse, power, institutional sin, global scandal, Milwaukee school for the deaf, Roman Catholic Church, pedophilia, Alex Gibney, directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney, produced by Nicoletta Billi, Trevor Birney, Alexandra Johnes, Ruth O’reilly, Maureen A Ryan, Kristen Vaurio, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider, reviewed by Tara Brady, Xan Brooks, Robbie Collin, Cath Clarke, Nigel Andrews, Olly Richards, Jordan M Smith, Mattie Lucas, Simon Weaving, CJ Johnson, Siobhan Synnot, starring Jamey Sheridan, Chris Cooper, Ethan Hawke, John Slattery, Aaron Ballard, genre: documentary, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, producer names: Nicoletta Billi, Trevor Birney, Alexandra Johnes, Ruth O’reilly, Maureen A Ryan, Kristen Vaurio, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider, critic names: Tara Brady, Xan Brooks, Robbie Collin, Cath Clarke, Nigel Andrews, Olly Richards, Jordan M Smith, Mattie Lucas, Simon Weaving, CJ Johnson, Siobhan Synnot
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
Jamey Sheridan – Voice
Chris Cooper – Voice
Ethan Hawke – Voice
John Slattery – Voice
Aaron Ballard – Self
Director(s)
Alex Gibney
Writer(s)
Alex Gibney
Producer(s)
Nicoletta Billi, Trevor Birney, Alex Gibney, Alexandra Johnes, Ruth O’reilly, Maureen A. Ryan, Kristen Vaurio, Jedd Wider, Todd Wider
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Won 3 Primetime Emmys
7 wins & 8 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (1)
It’s impossible to leave the cinema without hoping that the Papal resignation and the awful events explored here are not unrelated.
February 26, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
A kind of unintentional leaving gift for the outgoing Pope Benedict, though it is not one he is likely to relish.
February 14, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Xan Brooks
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The film shocks you to the marrow, and every frame burns with a righteous fire, itself religious in its intensity.
February 14, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Robbie Collin
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The case has been widely reported but this is still an important film, laying out who knew what, and when. It’s chilling: the conspiracy of silence goes all the way to the Vatican.
February 14, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Cath Clarke
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
This is a tremendous documentary: at once cool and scalding, outraged and meticulous; a must-see for everyone, both inside and outside the “House of God”.
February 14, 2013 | Rating: 5/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
It may look like a documentary but Gibney’s film is a horror film in every sense. Essential, uncomfortable viewing.
February 11, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Olly Richards
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Impeccably researched and devastatingly tragic, Gibney’s latest is a magnificent deconstruction of organized crime rather than a blatant attack on religion as one might assume a film of this nature could become.
February 9, 2020
Jordan M. Smith
IONCINEMA.com
Even in the face of such staggering evil, Gibney finds a story of simple heroism, a light cutting through widespread darkness.
August 6, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
a carefully constructed observation of the facts and a withering condemnation of the behaviour of the Catholic Church.
April 23, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Simon Weaving
Screenwize
Before you say you can’t take another feature length documentary about sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests, know that Alex Gibney’s examination of the subject is both fresh and revelatory.
March 28, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
CJ Johnson
Film Mafia
Gibney tracks a disgraceful cover-up within the Catholic church.
March 24, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Siobhan Synnot
Scotsman
A heartbreaking, brilliantly executed expos, in which four deaf victims bring the church to account. Their testimonies are chilling.
March 24, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Ed Gibbs
The Sunday Age…
Plot
Filmmaker Alex Gibney exposes the reports of pedophilia within the Roman Catholic Church, focusing on a group of men who alleged that they were abused as boys by a priest at a Milwaukee school for the deaf in the documentary “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features narration by Alex Gibney himself, who also serves as the writer and director.
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Incendies (2011)
94%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
40 wins & 18 nominations total
It’s messy, overlong, and a touch melodramatic, but those flaws pale before Incendies’ impressive acting and devastating emotional impact.
Incendies is like a rollercoaster ride, but instead of loops and drops, it’s emotional twists and turns. The film takes you on a journey through a tormented family’s past and present, and just when you think you have it all figured out, it throws you for a loop. The performances are top-notch, especially Lubna Azabal’s fearless portrayal of a woman searching for answers about her family’s history. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s definitely worth it for the payoff at the end. Just make sure you have some tissues handy.
Production Company(ies)
micro_scope T S Productions, Phi Group
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Amman, Jordan
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some strong violence and language
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 10m
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Language(s):French, Arabic, English
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Country of origin:Canada
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2011
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Incendies, drama, French (Canada), directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne, Denis Villeneuve, Wajdi Mouawad, starring Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman, Mohamed Majd, produced by Luc Déry, Kim McCraw, reviewed by Roger Clarke, Robbie Collin, Derek Malcolm, Anthony Quinn, Peter Bradshaw, David Gritten, Fico Cangiano, Kelly Jane Torrance, Leigh Paatsch, Martin Tsai, Roger Moore, Sarah Boslaugh, rated R, box office gross $6.9M
Worldwide gross: $6,788,659
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $8,937,255
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,004
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 974,619
US/Canada gross: $2,071,334
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,726,907
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,961
US/Canada opening weekend: $50,679
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $66,719
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,099
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $6,800,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,952,186
Production budget ranking: 1,716
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,820,752
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$4,835,682
ROI to date (est.): -35%
ROI ranking: 1,602
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin – Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette – Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard – Notary Jean Lebel
Allen Altman – Notary Maddad
Mohamed Majd – Chamseddine
Director(s)
Denis Villeneuve
Writer(s)
Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne, Denis Villeneuve, Wajdi Mouawad
Producer(s)
Luc Déry, Kim McCraw
Film Festivals
South by Southwest, Telluride
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
40 wins & 18 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (122) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (112) | Rotten (10)
Incendies acquires its heft from some very deep places — Greek tragedy rather than newsflashes.
June 28, 2011
Roger Clarke
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Normally I’m against decent original stories being dumbed down and squashed into bog-standard thriller shapes. But Incendies is in dire need of some dumbing down.
June 25, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Robbie Collin
News of the World
TOP CRITIC
It isn’t easy to open out a well-respected stage play without losing a lot of its bite and subtlety.
June 24, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Denis Villeneuve’s tormented family drama strips off one layer of meaning after another on its way to a thoroughly jolting terminus.
June 24, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Anthony Quinn
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It is not really believable, and yet if it is not taken literally, but as a cinematic prose-poem, it has undoubted force.
June 23, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Incendies is in essence a family drama, astonishingly intense but impressively poised.
June 23, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
David Gritten
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Denis Villeneuve’s family drama goes to unexpected places that for better or for worse, stay with you for quite some time. Rewarding for those who stay the course. [Full review in Spanish]
May 11, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Fico Cangiano
CineXpress Podcast
Incendies is a gripping film, mostly because of the fearless performance of Belgian-born, half Moroccan, half Spanish actress [Lubna] Azabal.
January 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner
Dominated by periods of eerie calm followed by sudden, astonishing mood swings, Incendies is intelligent, emotionally complex world cinema at its finest.
October 31, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
Although “Incendies” shows very little violence, the burden of knowing what’s taking place off-screen is just as difficult for the audience to stomach.
October 7, 2015
Martin Tsai
Critic’s Notebook
Rewarding, but ridiculously stingy in handing out simple details — relationships, geographical settings, etc. — vital to our grasp of what’s going on.
January 10, 2013 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Tribune News Service
Watching Incendies is a long, hard, and emotionally draining experience but one that richly rewards the time and effort invested.
October 4, 2012 | Rating: 7/10
Sarah Boslaugh
PopMatters…
Plot
A mother’s last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to the Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad’s acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults’ voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Lubna Azabal’s performance in Incendies is described as “fearless” by one critic.
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The King’s Speech (2010)
94%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: Won 4 Oscars
108 wins & 206 nominations total
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating activity, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience.”
Review 2: “I had the pleasure of dining at this establishment and let me tell you, it was a culinary delight! The flavors were so exquisite, I wanted to lick the plate clean. And the service? Top-notch! I felt like royalty. If you’re looking for a restaurant that will make your taste buds dance and your heart sing, this is the place for you!
Production Company(ies)
The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council Momentum Pictures,
Distributor
The Weinstein Company, Momentum Pictures (UK)
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Elland Road Football Stadium, Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some language
Year of Release
2010
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Jennifer Ehle, directed by Tom Hooper, written by David Seidler, drama, historical, British monarchy, speech impediment, World War II, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, box office success, critical acclaim, reviewed by Roger Ebert, reviewed by Peter Travers, produced by Iain Canning, produced by Emile Sherman, MPAA rating: R, overcoming adversity, friendship, therapy, royalty, public speaking, inspiring, emotional, heartwarming, based on true story, period piece, 1930s, 1940s, London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, radio broadcast, speech therapy, King George VI, Lionel Logue, Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill, Duke of Windsor, abdication, coronation
Worldwide gross: $427,374,317
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $580,966,885
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 234
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 63,355,167
US/Canada gross: $138,797,449
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $188,679,381
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 387
US/Canada opening weekend: $355,450
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $483,194
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,419
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $20,390,798
Production budget ranking: 1,357
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $10,980,445
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $549,595,643
ROI to date (est.): 1,752%
ROI ranking: 58
Tom Hooper
Writer:
David Seidler
Cast:
Colin Firth – King George VI
Geoffrey Rush – Lionel Logue
Helena Bonham Carter – Queen Elizabeth
Guy Pearce – King Edward VIII
Timothy Spall – Winston Churchill
Derek Jacobi – Archbishop Cosmo Lang
Jennifer Ehle – Myrtle Logue
Michael Gambon – King George V
Claire Bloom – Queen Mary
Anthony Andrews – Stanley Baldwin
Eve Best – Wallis Simpson
Roger Parrott – Neville Chamberlain
Patrick Ryecart – Lord Wigram
Andrew Havill – Robert Wood
Charles Armstrong – BBC Technician
Richard Dixon – Private Secretary
Paul Trussell – Chauffeur
Adrian Scarborough – BBC Radio Announcer
Andrew Brooke – BBC Radio Announcer
David Bamber – Theatre Director
Jake Hathaway – Willie
Orlando Wells – Duke of Kent
Tim Downie – Duke of Gloucester
Calum Gittins – Laurie Logue
Dominic Applewhite – Valentine Logue
Ben Wimsett – Anthony Logue
Danny Emes – Colin
Benjamin Whitrow – Beddington
David Threlfall – Dr. Blandine Bentham
John Albasiny – Lord Thorne
Judy Parfitt – Queen Mary (voice)
Tony Earnshaw – BBC Producer
Simon Chandler – Lord Dawson
Dick Ward – Lord Chamberlain
John Warnaby – BBC Technician
Teresa Gallagher – Nurse Logan
Simon Dutton – Lord
Roger Hammond – Lord
David Schofield – BBC Technician
John Sessions – BBC Radio Commentator
Roger Allam – David
Robert Portal – Equerry
David Barrass – Butler
Jack Costello – Footman
Dean Ambridge – Footman
Russell Balogh – Footman
Colin Brooks – Footman
Danny Tabor – Footman
Katie Lyons – Duchess of York
Charlotte Hope – Lady Elphinstone
Ramona Marquez – Princess Margaret
Freya Wilson – Princess Elizabeth
Des McAleer – Lord Brownlow
David Firth – Lord Eltham
Simon Williams – Sir Samuel Hoare
Paul Thornley – Laurie Logue’s Assistant
Calum MacNab – BBC Technician
Richard Syms – BBC Technician
Jake Mann – BBC Technician
David Peart – BBC Technician
Michael Gambon – George V (voice)
Timothy Bateson – Station Master
David Walliams – George VI (uncredited)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Telluride
Awards & Nominations
Won 4 Oscars
108 wins & 206 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Directing Winners, Oscar Best Picture Winners, Oscar Best Writing Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Winners, Oscar Winners
Plot
Britain’s Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Colin Firth’s portrayal of King George VI is so convincing, you’ll forget he’s not actually royalty.
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Last Train Home (2010)
94%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 14 wins & 13 nominations
Last Train Home is a haunting, vivid documentary exploring the human toll of China’s economic boom in intimate, unforgettable detail.
Last Train Home is a documentary that will make you feel all the emotions. From heartbreak to shock, this film takes you on a journey through the struggles of a family in China. The director, Lixin Fan, captures the impact of China’s industrial growth on a human scale, showing the effects on a single family. It’s a rare gem of a documentary that manages to be both epic in scale and personal in focus. You won’t come out of this one smiling, but you’ll definitely come out feeling something.
Production Company(ies)
Eye Steel Film Téléfilm Canada Rogers Group of Fund,s
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Chongqing, China
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2010
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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):Mandarin
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Country of origin:United Kingdom, Canada, China
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 3, 2010 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 22, 2011
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, China, migrant workers, family, sacrifice, economic boom, factory workers, human toll, intimate, haunting, vivid, unforgettable, Chen, Zhang, daughter, school, value, journey, culture, Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross, Lixin Fan, Zhao Qi, Olivier Alary, Chinese, Sep 3 2010, Feb 22 2011, $285.8K, 1h 25m, directed by Lixin Fan, produced by Mila Aung-Thwin and Daniel Cross, written by Lixin Fan, reviewed by Keith Uhlich, Andrew Chan, Andrea Gronvall, David Hines, Sara Michelle Fetters, Marjorie Baumgarten, John Powers, Laura Hiros, Amy Taubin, John Beifuss, Andrew L Urban, Christopher Long, Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross, Christi Collier, Zhao Qi, Olivier Alary, MPAA rating, Last Train Home
Worldwide gross: $309,717
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $421,025
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,782
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 45,913
US/Canada gross: $288,328
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $391,949
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,388
US/Canada opening weekend: $20,418
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $27,756
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,390
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
Mila Aung-Thwin – Producer
Christi Collier – Executive Producer
Daniel Cross – Producer
Zhao Qi – Executive Producer
Olivier Alary – Original Music
Director(s)
Lixin Fan
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
14 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (55)
A deeply moving look at an unavoidably fractured family.
July 2, 2021
Keith Uhlich
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Rivaling China’s finest documentarians, first-time director Lixin Fan begins his Last Train Home with a handful of unshakable images.
November 12, 2013
Andrew Chan
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Chinese-Canadian director Lixin Fan considers the social upheavals wrought by China’s economic miracle.
January 4, 2011
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Last Train Home is a harrowing experience. Don’t expect to come out smiling.
November 11, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
David Hines
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
It is a sometimes shocking, oftentimes heartbreaking look at what it takes to raise children in a culture where grueling factory work can take parents away from their young for months at a time.
October 29, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
This small masterpiece of documentary filmmaking offers a human-scale look at the impact of China’s industrial growth.
October 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The movie puts a human face on this migration by showing its affects on a single family.
May 17, 2018
John Powers
NPR’s Fresh Air
Do not miss it. [Full review in Spanish]
March 22, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Laura Hiros
Rincón de cine
Rarely in a documentary does every shot matter as a bearer of emotion and information. Lixin Fan’s nonfiction debut, Last Train Home (2009), is just such an exceptional movie.
June 2, 2015
Amy Taubin
Artforum
Epic in scale and global in outlook yet devastatingly intimate and extraordinarily personal in focus…
May 27, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/4
John Beifuss
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Lixin Fan’s amazingly intimate account could only be made with almost unlimited and unrestrained access — a privilege that isn’t abused and one that pays dividends for us in many ways.
May 9, 2011
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
A moving film that succeeds both on a macro level and as a portrait of a single family struggling with problems both universal and specific to their time and place.
February 26, 2011 | Rating: 8/10
Christopher Long
Movie Metropolis…
Plot
Last Train Home follows a married couple as they journey back to their village in China to reconnect with their children, who they only see once a year, and question the value of their sacrifice as their daughter drops out of school to work in a factory.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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94%
Network (1976)
94%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: Won 3 Oscars
172 wins & 186 nominations total
Driven by populist fury and elevated by strong direction, powerful acting, and an intelligent script, Network’s searing satire of ratings-driven news remains sadly relevant more than four decades later.
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you question the ethics of the media and leave you feeling a little bit uneasy, Network is the perfect pick. With a cast of brilliant actors, including Faye Dunaway in a show-stopping role, this film is a savage attack on the television industry that still feels relevant today. Sure, the plot might be a little bit crazy, but that’s part of what makes it so entertaining. And if you’re a fan of self-conscious theatrics and steady direction, you won’t be disappointed. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with Network.
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions,
Distributor
United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug and alcohol use and language
Year of Release
2010
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital DTSS DDS Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos
-
Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
-
Runtime:2h 1m
-
Language(s):English, French
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 1976 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2005
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Faye Dunaway, Peter Finch, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Beatrice Straight, Wesley Addy, directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Paddy Chayefsky, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Arthur Knight, Wendy Ide, Richard Schickel, Chris Nashawaty, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chris Petit, Sean Axmaker, Brian Eggert, David Nusair, David Sterritt, Sarah Brinks, Josh Larsen, producer Howard Gottfried, MPAA rating R, satire, news, television, ratings-driven, powerful acting, intelligent script, veteran news anchorman, ratings boost, ambitious producer, outrageous programming, unsettling extremes
Worldwide gross: $224,920,375
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $305,753,726
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 494
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 33,342,827
US/Canada gross: $96,962,694
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $131,809,779
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 576
US/Canada opening weekend: $22,445,653
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $30,512,318
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 446
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $54,375,461
Production budget ranking: 738
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $29,281,186
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $222,097,079
ROI to date (est.): 265%
ROI ranking: 509
Peter Finch – Howard Beale
William Holden – Max Schumacher
Robert Duvall – Frank Hackett
Beatrice Straight – Louise Schumacher
Wesley Addy – Nelson Chaney
Director(s)
Sidney Lumet
Writer(s)
Paddy Chayefsky
Producer(s)
Howard Gottfried
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 3 Oscars
172 wins & 186 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Writing Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (74) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (68) | Rotten (6)
No performance is less than brilliant, with Dunaway particularly effective in the film’s showiest role. Holden, Finch and Duvall, as always, contribute bed-rock-solid performances.
September 26, 2016
Arthur Knight
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
This tale of a failing network that feeds on the mental breakdown of one of its anchors, cannibalising itself for ratings, feels as savagely relevant now as it did when it was released nearly 40 years ago.
March 27, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The plot that Paddy Chayefsky has concocted to prove this point is so crazily preposterous that even in post-Watergate America — where we know that bats can get loose in the corridors of power — it is just impossible to accept.
July 18, 2011
Richard Schickel
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The film’s never been more timely.
February 17, 2011 | Rating: A
Chris Nashawaty
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Chayefsky was apparently serious about much of this shrill, self-important 1976 satire about television, interlaced with bile about radicals and pushy career women, and so were some critics at the time.
June 26, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Slick, ‘adult’, self-congratulatory, and almost entirely hollow.
January 26, 2006
Chris Petit
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Its awfully entertaining, thanks to the self-conscious theatrics of Paddy Chayefsky, the terrific performances, and Lumets steady eye keeping the real world in perspective as the circus comes to town and stays.
April 22, 2022
Sean Axmaker
Stream on Demand
In the war between cinema and television, Network remains an atomic bomb.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
…an erratically-paced yet periodically spellbinding drama…
December 17, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
[Network] is one of the most ferocious, outspoken, and generally cynical attacks ever launched by one medium upon another, and on the society that shapes and harbors them both. Fortunately… the assault Is often as entertaining as it is savage.
November 30, 2021
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
The performances in the film are all around fantastic. Of course, Peter Finch as the mad-prophet Howard Beale is engaging. And Faye Dunaway as the soulless programming director Diana Christensen is a power-house.
April 1, 2021
Sarah Brinks
Battleship Pretension
“Faye Dunaway devours this movie.”
March 18, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm…
Plot
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history… but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Faye Dunaway’s performance as the soulless programming director Diana Christensen is a powerhouse.
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94%
Lebanon (Levanon) (2010)
94%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: 17 wins & 15 nominations
A powerful and personal account of war on the front line, writer-director Samuel Maoz takes the viewer inside an Israeli tank to deliver an exhausting, original film.
Lebanon is like a rollercoaster ride, but instead of loops and drops, it’s a ride through the horrors of war. The film is a raw and unflinching look at the chaos and moral compromises that come with modern warfare. You can practically smell the sweat and diesel fuel, taste the metallic tang of explosive fumes, and feel the pressure of men cracking under the intense physical and psychological strain. It’s not a feel-good movie, but it’s an important one that defies the conventions of the war genre and leaves a lasting impact.
Production Company(ies)
ARTE Ariel Films, Arsam International,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Israel
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for disturbing bloody war violence, language including sexual references, and some nudity
Year of Release
2009
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
-
Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
-
Runtime:1h 33m
-
Language(s):Hebrew, Arabic, French, English
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 18, 2011
Genre(s)
Drama/War
Keyword(s)
Lebanon, R, Drama, War, 1h 33m, 90% Tomatometer, 72% Audience Score, Samuel Maoz, Anat Bikel, Leon Edery, Moshe Edery, Yoav Donat, Shmulik, Itay Tiran, Assi, Oshri Cohen, Hertzel, Michael Moshonov, Yigal, Zohar Shtrauss, Jamil, Dudu Tassa, Hostage, reviewed by Roger Clarke, Nicolas Rapold, Jim Schembri, David Stratton, Roger Moore, Kimberley Jones, Richard Propes, David Lamble, Nikki Baughan, Mattie Lucas, Kiko Martinez, directed by Samuel Maoz, written by Samuel Maoz, box office gross $367.8K, MPAA rating R, Israeli soldiers, tank, hostile territory, 1982 conflict in Lebanon, limited visibility, stifling heat, quarrel, Lebanese enemies, clear opposing forces, personal account of war, anti-war, pro-peace, morally compromised scenario, unflinching depiction of the trade-off between duty and humanity
Worldwide gross: $1,286,008
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,777,405
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,445
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 193,828
US/Canada gross: $368,088
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $508,738
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,319
US/Canada opening weekend: $17,145
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $23,696
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,454
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
Itay Tiran – Assi
Oshri Cohen – Hertzel
Michael Moshonov – Yigal
Zohar Shtrauss – Jamil
Dudu Tassa – Hostage
Director(s)
Samuel Maoz
Writer(s)
Samuel Maoz
Producer(s)
Anat Bikel, Leon Edery, Moshe Edery
Film Festivals
Venice
Awards & Nominations
17 wins & 15 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (110) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (99) | Rotten (11)
The director, who admits to having killed a man on his own tour of duty, is painting a portrait of an utterly hopeless, chaotic and morally compromised scenario in which nobody wins.
July 10, 2018
Roger Clarke
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Though not as explicitly focused on memory as Waltz with Bashir, Lebanon’s style lends its own dredged-from-memory, expressionistic rawness.
July 1, 2013
Nicolas Rapold
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Lebanon certainly qualifies as one of the best films about modern warfare with its unflinching depiction of the trade-off between duty and humanity.
December 1, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
It’s a strong addition to the small number of anti-war, pro-peace Israeli films being produced at the moment.
November 24, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
We can smell the sweat, urine and diesel fuel in Lebanon. We can taste the exhaust, the metallic tang of explosive fumes from a shell ejected from the cannon.
October 20, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Brutally real-feeling.
September 24, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
One of the best foreign films of 2010.
September 13, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Maoz mixes the claustrophobic anti-war message of the German sub thriller Das Boot with an even more despairing view of young men unraveling under fire.
June 12, 2020
David Lamble
Bay Area Reporter
[A]n intense, claustrophobic and remarkable tribute to the strength of humanity under extreme duress.
October 28, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Nikki Baughan
Roll Credits
An intelligent and compelling war film, one that defies its genre’s conventions and gives way to something that is both viscerally thrilling and spiritually transcendent.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Lebanon is a combat picture that works as both a horror film and a psychological drama, a portrait of men cracking under a pressure that feels intensely physical.
July 24, 2019
Brian D. Johnson
Maclean’s Magazine
An aesthetic and poetic combat piece that places us in the confines of the most nightmarish of scenarios.
December 31, 2018 | Rating: A-
Kiko Martinez
San Antonio Current…
Plot
During the 1982 conflict in Lebanon, a group of Israeli soldiers operating a tank in hostile territory become increasingly desperate as they quarrel amongst themselves and face attack from their Lebanese enemies in this tense war drama.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film’s cast includes Yoav Donat, Itay Tiran, Oshri Cohen, Michael Moshonov, Zohar Shtrauss, and Dudu Tassa.
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94%
Exit Through The Gift Shop (2010)
94%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
24 wins & 31 nominations total
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a tour de force of the street art world, a film that not only captures the elusive and often misunderstood nature of the art form, but also manages to be a witty and entertaining exploration of the creative process. Banksy proves himself to be a master of both the spray can and the movie camera, weaving together a narrative that is both provocative and absorbing. The film raises important questions about what constitutes art, the power of hype to triumph over talent, and the nature of art as commodity. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in street art or the art world, and a testament to the enduring power of creativity and imagination.
Exit Through the Gift Shop is like a wild ride through the world of street art, with Banksy as our guide. It’s a documentary that’s both informative and hilarious, with plenty of sarcastic quips from the elusive artist himself. Watching the creative process of these street artists is fascinating, and the film raises some thought-provoking questions about the nature of art and its value. Plus, there are plenty of tag-and-run moments that will have you laughing out loud. Overall, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in street art or the art world in general.
Production Company(ies)
Paranoid Pictures,
Distributor
Producers Distribution Agency
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort – 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some language
Year of Release
2010
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
-
Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
-
Runtime:1h 27m
-
Language(s):English, French
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2010
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
starring Rhys Ifans, directed by Banksy, written by Banksy, documentary, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Alex Vega, Kaleem Aftab, Ben Kenigsberg, Richard Nilsen, Rene Rodriguez, produced by Jaimie D’Cruz, MPAA rating R, street art, graffiti, Los Angeles, modern art, celebrity, underground art, Mr Brainwash, Thierry Guetta, art phenomenon, myths, hype, deflates, real, fake, celebrity, shadowy, British, graffiti, artist, cities, world, videotapes, art escapades, overlapping, blurs, microscope, original language English, executive producer Holly Cushing, executive producer James Gay-Rees, film editing Chris King
Worldwide gross: $5,386,242
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,321,985
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,060
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 798,472
US/Canada gross: $3,291,250
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,474,081
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,836
US/Canada opening weekend: $170,756
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $232,123
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,609
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
Banksy – Director
Holly Cushing – Executive Producer
James Gay-Rees – Executive Producer
Jaimie D’Cruz – Producer
Chris King – Film Editing
Director(s)
Banksy
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Jaimie D’Cruz
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
24 wins & 31 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (115) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (110) | Rotten (5)
It’s light and playful, it’s interesting to see how these elusive street artists work, and it’s also satisfying to hear Banksy speak (even if his voice is disguised) because it turns out he’s sarcastic and humorous as hell (of course).
June 8, 2021
Alex Vega
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
Banksy proves that his talents extend beyond the spray can to the movie camera.
May 15, 2018
Kaleem Aftab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The plain fact is that, on some level, it doesn’t matter whether the film is true or not. Either way, it’s fascinating. Either way, we learn a lot. Either way, it’s a great film.
June 24, 2010 | Rating: 4.5/5
Richard Nilsen
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
A provocative and absorbing exploration of what constitutes art, the creative process and the power of hype to triumph over talent.
June 23, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
It’s endlessly arguable and open for debate. At the very least, we can all agree that Banksy has found a new wall on which to plaster his art — that of the silver screen.
May 14, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It is a very well made, good archival material for street art movement, with a lot of humor: the guerrilla style, tag-and-run aesthetic brings a lot of funny, entertaining moments. It also questions the nature of art and art as commodity
March 21, 2021
Dustin Chang
Floating World
One of the most profound art documentaries in years.
September 7, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a don’t-miss high-octane entertainment for anyone interested in street art or the art world.
January 22, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Charleston City Paper
Exit Through the Gift Shop may be a back-handed self-portrait, but it serves as a clear frame for Banky’s ruthless imagination.
July 23, 2019
Brian D. Johnson
Maclean’s Magazine
As insightful as it is funny. You’ll be enthralled.
August 6, 2018
Sara Vilkomerson
People Magazine
His will to absence makes the monumental daring of his work all the more impressive, especially since it’s a pleasant kind of art that brightens the urban landscape and cheers people up.
April 23, 2018
A.S. Hamrah
n+1…
Plot
The story of how an eccentric French shop-keeper and amateur film-maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The film contains footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world’s most infamous graffiti artists at work.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features the elusive street artist Banksy, who also serves as the director.
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94%
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
94%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 7 nominations
Breezy, thrilling, and quite funny, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three sees Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw pitted against each other in effortlessly high form.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” is a classic heist film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a talented cast led by Walter Matthau and Jerry Stiller, the movie is a perfect blend of suspense and humor. The plot revolves around a group of criminals who hijack a subway train, and the transit authority police lieutenant and his team who try to outsmart them. The film’s unique take on the heist genre and its memorable title make it a must-watch for any fan of crime movies. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride!
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Relativity Media,
Distributor
United Artists
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Grand Central Station, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence and pervasive language
Year of Release
2009
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:SDDS DTS Dolby Digital
-
Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 44m
-
Language(s):English, Ukrainian
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 1974 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 29, 2000
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, Earl Hindman, James Broderick, directed by Joseph Sargent, written by John Godey, Peter Stone, action, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Jerry Renshaw, John H Dorr, Michael Sragow, Roger Ebert, MPAA rating R, produced by Gabriel Katzka, Edgar J Scherick, subway, hijack, ransom, hostage, New York City, criminal gang, Mr Blue, Zachary Garber, transit policeman, mayor’s office, police, deadline, thriller, heist film, Walter Matthau’s wonderfully weary sense of irony, colorful characters, crackling dialogue, surprise twists, electrifying plot, intense thrills, Robert Shaw’s tour de force demented performance, classic, unfiltered action film, nifty special effects, power of a terrific script, wonderful acting, memorable, underrated, ride, action thriller, 1970s, New York, time capsule
Worldwide gross: $150,166,126
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $207,546,213
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 672
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 22,633,175
US/Canada gross: $65,452,312
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $90,462,342
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 801
US/Canada opening weekend: $23,373,102
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $32,304,215
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 411
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $138,211,072
Production budget ranking: 250
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $74,426,662
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$5,091,522
ROI to date (est.): -2%
ROI ranking: 1,411
Robert Shaw – Blue
Martin Balsam – Green
Héctor Elizondo – Grey
Earl Hindman – Brown
James Broderick – Denny Doyle
Director(s)
Joseph Sargent
Writer(s)
John Godey, Peter Stone
Producer(s)
Gabriel Katzka, Edgar J. Scherick
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 7 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (43)
Stiller is terrific as a transit authority police lieutenant, as is Matthau as the rather sour cop who has to outsmart the bad guys.
March 7, 2021
Jerry Renshaw
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The large, well-characterized cast is ably headed by Walter Matthau, whose wonderfully weary sense of irony is perfect.
October 3, 2018
John H. Dorr
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
Taps into viewers’ paranoia over a decrepit, vulnerable infrastructure and then provides bitter laughs and a harrowing catharsis.
August 27, 2018
Michael Sragow
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
What’s good about Pelham’s example of the form is that the performances are allowed enough leeway so that we care about the people not the plot mechanics. And what could have been formula trash turns out to be fairly classy trash, after all.
April 29, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
The original version of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was made 35 years ago, yet it retains a quality of cool that will remain long after people have forgotten the current version.
June 10, 2009 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
September 24, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Nev Pierce
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’s title is as memorable as its unique hold-a-subway-car-hostage take on the heist film
September 13, 2021
Joe Nolan
Nashville Scene
…masterful…
April 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Sargent keeps the focus firmly on his leads. Shaw is admirably fanatical, and the world-weary, wisecracking Matthau is magnificent.
March 7, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
It is in essence a flawless film: you could improve bits and pieces perhaps, but there is nothing in the film that doesn’t work.
July 22, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
… hasn’t the credentials of Dog Day Afternoon or The French Connection but this ingenious crime caper / hostage drama is one of the great New York crime films of the 1970s.
March 30, 2017
Sean Axmaker
Seanax.com
This exceptional thriller is filled with colorful characters and crackling dialogue — and always has one more surprise up its sleeve.
July 9, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing…
Plot
In The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, a group of criminals hijack a subway car in New York City and demand a million dollars in cash within an hour, while veteran transit policeman Zachary Garber tries to outsmart them and deliver the ransom before the deadline.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Walter Matthau’s “wonderfully weary sense of irony” is perfect in his role as crusty veteran transit policeman Zachary Garber.
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94%
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009)
94%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: 23 wins & 21 nominations
A touching, uplifting and inspirational rockumentary about an aging metal band, both hilarious and heart-warming in equal measure.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is like a real-life Spinal Tap, but with more heart and less hair. This documentary follows the ups and downs of a Canadian metal band that never quite made it big, but never gave up on their dreams. It’s funny, touching, and a reminder that success isn’t always measured by fame and fortune. Plus, there’s plenty of cursing, so it’s not for the faint of heart. Rock on, Anvil!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Abramorama
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2009
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:Canada
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2009 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2009
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
starring Steve “Lips” Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Slash, Lars Ulrich, Lemmy, directed by Sacha Gervasi, written by Sacha Gervasi, genre: Documentary, box office performance: $666.7K, reviewed by Nell Minow, Hank Sartin, Ruth Hessey, Craig Mathieson, Giles Hardie, David Stratton, Jason Best, Richard Propes, Allen Almachar, Federico Furzan, Mattie Lucas, Brian Costello, MPAA rating: N/A, produced by Rebecca Yeldham, Anvil, heavy-metal band, Anthrax, Metallica, European tour, failure, friendship, resilience, dreams
Worldwide gross: $951,380
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,314,912
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,526
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 143,393
US/Canada gross: $667,911
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $923,127
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,208
US/Canada opening weekend: $34,651
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $47,892
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,224
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
Robb Reiner – Robb Reiner
Slash – Slash
Lars Ulrich – Lars Ulrich
Lemmy – Lemmy
Sacha Gervasi – Director
Director(s)
Sacha Gervasi
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Rebecca Yeldham
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
23 wins & 21 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (140) | Top Critics (53) | Fresh (137) | Rotten (3)
February 14, 2012 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
Hank Sartin
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
While it’s undoubtedly comical and touching, a pall of middle-aged gloom hovers over the antics of Canada’s longest surviving death metal band.
September 11, 2009
Ruth Hessey
MovieTime, ABC Radio National
TOP CRITIC
The music, heard in economical proportions, is secondary to the unexpectedly deep bond between its creators. Their story is an underdog’s triumph that’s difficult to deny.
September 11, 2009 | Rating: 4/5
Craig Mathieson
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
See Anvil! if you love heavy metal, because these guys are legends. See Anvil! if you don’t love heavy metal because this story is legendary.
September 10, 2009 | Rating: 4/5
Giles Hardie
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
This Is Spinal Tap was a mockumentary, but this is for real, a portrait of a band that was very influential on later metal bands, like Metallica, but who found the big time elusive.
September 9, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Indeed, the movie turns out to be as much about teenage dreams and middle-aged male friendship as it is about music, which means, fortunately, that you don’t have to be a metalhead to enjoy it.
November 20, 2020
Jason Best
Movie Talk
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is funny, poignant, tender and remarkably affirming of spending one’s life chasing a dream.
September 2, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
You can say what you want about Anvil, but they are still here, still rocking out, and because of that they are a success.
August 12, 2020 | Rating: B+
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
A great exploration of talent and the consequences of time. [Full review in Spanish].
June 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/4
Federico Furzan
Cinelipsis
Robb and Lips are so wonderfully, unabashedly human and real that you can’t help but identify with them.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Memorable music docu on Canadian metal band; lots of cursing
May 16, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Brian Costello
Common Sense Media…
Plot
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the “demi-gods of Canadian metal, ” influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, despite never hitting the big time. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features appearances from rock legends such as Slash, Lars Ulrich, and Lemmy.
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