The Voices (film)
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| Directed by | Marjane Satrapi |
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| Written by | Michael R. Perry |
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| Music by | Olivier Bernet |
| Cinematography | Maxime Alexandre |
| Edited by | Stephanie Roche |
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| Distributed by | Lions Gate Entertainment |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $5,000 (North America)[2] |
The Voices is a 2014 black comedy drama film directed by Marjane Satrapi and written by Michael R. Perry. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick, and Jacki Weaver. The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014.[3]
The film was released on demand and in theaters in the United States on February 6, 2015.
Plot
Jerry (Ryan Reynolds) is that chipper guy clocking the nine-to-five at a bathtub factory, with the offbeat charm of anyone who could use a few friends. With the help of his court-appointed psychiatrist, he pursues his office crush (Gemma Arterton). However, the relationship takes a sudden, murderous turn after she stands him up for a date. Guided by his evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog, Jerry must decide whether to keep striving for normalcy, or indulge in a much more sinister path.
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Jerry Hickfang and the voices of Bosco, Deer, Mr.Whiskers, and Bunny Monkey
- Gulliver McGrath as young Jerry
- Anna Kendrick as Lisa
- Gemma Arterton as Fiona
- Jacki Weaver as Dr. Warren
- Sam Spruell as Dave
- Adi Shankar as Trendy John
- Ella Smith as Alison
- Paul Chahidi as Dennis Kowalski
- Stanley Townsend as Sheriff Weinbacher
- Valerie Koch as Jerry's mother
- Paul Brightwell as Jerry's stepfather
- Alessa Kordeck as Sheryl
- Stephanie Vogt as Tina TV
Production
On March 5, 2014, Lions Gate Entertainment acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began in April 2013 in Berlin, Germany.[5]
Reception
The Voices has received generally positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 74%, based on 39 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "The Voices gives Ryan Reynolds an opportunity to deliver a highlight-reel performance -- and offers an off-kilter treat for fans of black comedies."[6]
Release
The film was released on video on demand and in limited release on February 6, 2015. In the film's opening weekend the film made $5,000.[7]
Awards and nominations
- 20th annual L'Etrange Festival in Paris bestowed two awards on the film: the Canal+ Nouveau Genre Award (the festival's Grand Prize) and the equally prestigious Audience Award.[8]
- 2015 Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer granted two more honors to the film: the Audience Award and the Jury Award.[9]
References
- ↑ "THE VOICES (15)". British Board of Film Classification. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "The Voices". The Numbers. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Sundance 2014: World Cinema Dramatic Competition". Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Lionsgate Acquires Sundance Pic ‘The Voices’". deadline.com. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ↑ "Ryan Reynolds takes a break from filming in Germany to grab dinner with co-star Gemma Arterton". dailymail.co.uk. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "The Voices". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Voices-The#tab=summary
- ↑ http://twitchfilm.com/2014/09/letrange-2014-the-voices-speaks-to-voters-at-festivals-end-1.html
- ↑ http://festival-gerardmer.com/2015/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/palmares.pdf