Marvelous (film)
| Marvelous | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Síofra Campbell |
| Written by | Síofra Campbell |
| Produced by | Síofra Campbell Ian Moore |
| Starring | Martha Plimpton |
| Cinematography | Sean Kirby |
| Edited by | Joe Klotz |
| Music by | Dominic Rippel |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Marvelous is a 2006 American drama/comedy written and directed by Síofra Campbell.
Plot
Gwen (Martha Plimpton), is living with her sister Queenie (Amy Ryan) after getting divorced. Gwen has the ability to magically fix broken machinery and heal sick and injured people.
The film explores the effect that celebrity has on Gwen and her family and friends.
Cast
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Martha Plimpton | Gwen |
| Ewen Bremner | Lars |
| Amy Ryan | Queenie |
| Annabella Sciorra | Lara |
Critical reception
Marvelous received mixed reviews. Ronnie Scheib of Variety praised the "marvelously peculiar dialogue" and the good work of the actors.[1] The reviewer at Moviefone.com called it "a memorable satire." However, New York magazine found the script "uneven" and praised the work of Ewen Bremner, but felt the rest of the cast was overacting.[2] MSN movies gave it three stars out of five.
References
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (May 23, 2006). "Marvelous". Variety. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Hill, Logan; Ebiri, Bilge (April 24, 2006). "2006 Tribeca Film Festival Reviews". New York Magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2020.