Manglehorn

Manglehorn
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Gordon Green
Written by
  • Paul Logan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTim Orr
Edited byColin Patton
Music byExplosions in the Sky
David Wingo
Production
companies
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • August 30, 2014 (2014-08-30) (Venice)
  • June 19, 2015 (2015-06-19) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4 million
Box office$459,636[1]

Manglehorn is a 2014 American drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by Paul Logan. The film stars Al Pacino, Holly Hunter, Harmony Korine and Chris Messina. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.[2][3] The film was released in theaters by IFC Films on June 19, 2015.

Plot

A.J. Manglehorn is a reclusive Texas locksmith who spends his days caring for his cat, finding comfort in his work, and lamenting a long-lost love. Enter kind-hearted bank teller Dawn, whose interest in the eccentric Manglehorn may just be able to draw him out of his shell.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began on November 4, 2013, in Austin, Texas, and filming lasted for twenty-five days at different locations in the city.[6][7] The film was scored by Austin post-rock band Explosions in the Sky and David Wingo.[8][9]

Release

The film premiered in competition at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.[10] It was also screened in the "Special Presentations" section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[11] It was released in theaters on June 19, 2015, by IFC Films.[12]

Reception

Manglehorn received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 50%, based on 84 reviews, with a rating of 5.4/10. The consensus reads: "Manglehorn boasts a nicely understated performance from Al Pacino, but that isn't enough to compensate for a slight story and uneven script."[13] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 56 out of 100, based on reviews from 26 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Manglehorn (2015)". Box Office Mojo. June 19, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  2. ^ "International competition of feature films". Venice. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Venice Film Festival Lineup Announced". Deadline. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "Holly Hunter Joins Al Pacino Drama 'Manglehorn'". hollywoodreporter.com. September 6, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "'Spring Breakers' Director Harmony Korine, Chris Messina Join Al Pacino in 'Manglehorn'". thewrap.com. September 6, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  6. ^ "Al Pacino spotted filming 'Manglehorn' in Austin, TX". onlocationvacations.com. November 7, 2013. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  7. ^ "Green shooting 'Manglehorn' in Austin this month". Austin American-Statesman. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  8. ^ "Explosions In The Sky soundtrack Al Pacino's new movie Manglehorn". June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  9. ^ "Manglehorn Digital Release". Fact Mag. June 22, 2015. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  10. ^ Pond, Steve (July 24, 2014). "Venice Film Festival Lands Al Pacino, Andrew Garfield, Ethan Hawke Films". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  11. ^ Punter, Jennie (July 22, 2014). "Toronto Film Festival Lineup". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  12. ^ "Manglehorn (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  13. ^ "Manglehorn (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Manglehorn Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
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