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| Men, Women & Children | |
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| Directed by | Jason Reitman |
| Screenplay by | Jason Reitman Erin Cressida Wilson |
| Produced by | Jason Reitman Helen Estabrook Jason Blumenfeld Michael Beugg Mason Novick |
| Starring | Rosemarie DeWitt Jennifer Garner Judy Greer Dean Norris Adam Sandler Ansel Elgort Kaitlyn Dever |
| Narrated by | Emma Thompson |
| Cinematography | Eric Steelberg |
| Edited by | Dana E. Glauberman |
| Production company | Right of Way Films |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $61,000 |
Men, Women & Children is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman co-written with Erin Cressida Wilson, based on a novel of the same name written by Chad Kultgen. Featuring an ensemble cast, with Rosemarie DeWitt, Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer, Dean Norris, Adam Sandler, Ansel Elgort, and Kaitlyn Dever, the film screened in the Special Presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2014.
The film opened in limited release on October 1, will expand on October 10, and have a wide release on October 17.
Plot
A group of high schoolers and their parents attempt to navigate the many ways the Internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives.
Cast
- Emma Thompson (voice) as the narrator
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Rachel Truby
- Jennifer Garner as Patricia Beltmeyer
- Judy Greer as Joan Clint
- Dean Norris as Kent Mooney
- Adam Sandler as Don Truby
- Ansel Elgort as Tim Mooney
- Kaitlyn Dever as Brandy Beltmeyer
- Dennis Haysbert as Secretluvur
- J. K. Simmons as Mr. Doss
- David Denman as Jim Vance
- Jason Douglas as Ray Beltmeyer
- Shane Lynch as Angelique
- Olivia Crocicchia as Hannah Clint
- Elena Kampouris as Allison Doss
- Travis Tope as Chris Truby
- Tina Parker as Mrs. Doss
- Will Peltz as Brandon Lender
Production
By September 4, 2013, director Jason Reitman was about to add Adam Sandler, Rosemarie DeWitt and Jennifer Garner for the lead roles in his next comedy film. By December 16, Emma Thompson, Judy Greer and Dean Norris were cast. The young cast includes Ansel Elgort, Kaitlyn Dever, Elena Kampouris, Travis Tope, Katherine Hughes, Olivia Crocicchia, and Timothée Chalamet. Other stars are David Denman, Jason Douglas, Dennis Haysbert, Shane Lynch, and J. K. Simmons. Will Peltz also joined the cast of the film on December 17.
Filming
Principal photography began on December 16, 2013 in and around Austin, Texas,
Release
The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2014. The film will have a wide release on October 17, 2014, with a limited release on October 1, 2014 and an expanded release October 10, 2014.
Reception
Men, Women & Children has received mostly negative reviews and has a rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 57 reviews, with an average score of 4.7/10. The consensus reads: "Men, Women & Children is timely, but director Jason Reitman's overbearing approach to its themes blunts the movie's impact." The film also has a score of 36 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 26 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".
References
- "Men, Women & Children (15)". British Board of Film Classification. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- "Men, Women & Children (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- "Toronto Film Festival Lineup". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- Lee, Ashley (September 18, 2014). "Jennifer Garner Is Way Too Paranoid of Social Media in 'Men, Women & Children' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (December 16, 2013). "Jason Reitman's 'Men, Women & Children' Adds Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Dean Norris". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- "Toronto: Jason Reitman Lining Up His Next Film". The Hollywood Reporter. September 4, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ Billington, Alex (December 16, 2013). "Jason Reitman's Next Film 'Men, Women & Children' Begins Shooting". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Production Begins on Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children" (Press release). Paramount Pictures via ComingSoon.net. December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2013). "Will Peltz Joins Cast of Jason Reitman's 'Men, Women & Children'". Variety. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-jason-reitmans-men-women-children/
- "The Trailer for Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- "Men, Women & Children". Rotten Tomatoes (Flixster). Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- "Men, Women & Children". Metacritic (CBS Interactive). Retrieved October 3, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Men, Women & Children at IMDb
- Men, Women & Children at Box Office Mojo
- Men Women and Children at I Love Film
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