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Captain Fantastic
Directed byMatt Ross
Written byMatt Ross
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyStéphane Fontaine
Edited byJoseph Krings
Production
companies
  • Electric City Entertainment
  • ShivHans Pictures
Distributed byBleecker Street
Release dates
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Captain Fantastic is a 2016 drama film written and directed by Matt Ross and starring Viggo Mortensen as a man who attempts to reintegrate into society after living in isolation for a decade. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016.[1] It is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016, by Bleecker Street.[2]

Plot

Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Cast

Production

In February 2014, it was announced that Viggo Mortensen had joined the cast of the film portraying the role of an idealistic father.[3] It was also announced that Matt Ross would be directing the film from a screenplay he wrote with, Lynette Howell and Jamie Patricof producing under the Electric City Entertainment banner.[4] In June 2014, it was announced that George MacKay, Annalise Basso, Samantha Isler, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks and newcomer Charlie Shotwell had all been cast in the film.[5] It was also announced that Shivani Rawat and Nimitt Mankad’s ShivHans Pictures has come aboard to finance the film with Monica Levinson executive producing.[6] In July 2014, Frank Langella joined the cast of the film.[7] In August 2014, it was announced that Steve Zahn, Kathryn Hahn, Missi Pyle and Erin Moriarty had all been cast in the film.[8]

Principal photography on the film commenced in July 2014, in Western Washington.[9]

Release

In July 2014, eOne Entertainment acquired international distribution rights to the film.[10] In August 2014, it was announced that Bleecker Street would distribute the film in the United States.[11] The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016.[12][13] The film is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016.[14]

Reception

Captain Fantastic has received generally positive reviews from critics. It holds a 67% "Fresh" rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[15] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".[16]

Alonso Duralde of The Wrap gave the film a positive review, saying "The movie really belongs to Mortensen, who allows Ben to be exasperating, arrogant and impatient but also warm, loving and caring. He’s a tough but adoring father, a grieving widower and an angry defender of his wife’s final wishes, and Mortensen plays all these notes and more with subtlety and grace."[17] Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review, saying "Boasting half a dozen impressive youth performances alongside a leading role that takes full advantage of Mortensen’s own sensitive, back-to-nature spirit, “Captain Fantastic” easily ranks among the most polished and relatable of this year’s Sundance offerings."[18]

References

  1. ^ "SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL". sundance.org. December 7, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  2. ^ Penderson, Erik (February 4, 2016). "'Captain Fantastic' Gets Summer Release From Bleecker Street". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen To Star In Electric City's 'Captain Fantastic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen To Star In Electric City's 'Captain Fantastic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ^ Yamato (June 27, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen Starrer 'Captain Fantastic' Adds Cast Of Youngsters". Jen. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  6. ^ Yamato (June 27, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen Starrer 'Captain Fantastic' Adds Cast Of Youngsters". Jen. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (July 18, 2014). "Frank Langella To Star With Viggo Mortensen In 'Captain Fantastic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  8. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (August 4, 2014). "'Captain Fantastic' Enlists More Cast As eOne Boards Viggo Mortensen Pic". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  9. ^ Keary, Polly (July 22, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen filming in upper Sky Valley". MonroeMonitor.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  10. ^ http://deadline.com/2014/08/captain-fantastic-kathryn-hahn-steve-zahn-erin-moriarty-missi-pyle-eone-international-813972/
  11. ^ McClintock, Pamela (August 13, 2014). "Toronto: Former Focus Co-CEO Andrew Karpen Launches New Distribution Company". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  12. ^ "Captain Fantastic". Sundance.org. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  13. ^ "SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL". sundance.org. December 7, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  14. ^ Penderson, Erik (February 4, 2016). "'Captain Fantastic' Gets Summer Release From Bleecker Street". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  15. ^ "Captain Fantastic (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  16. ^ "Captain Fantastic". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  17. ^ Duralde, Alonso (January 24, 2016). "Captain Fantastic' Sundance Review: Viggo Mortensen Raises an Off-the-Grid Family in This Touching Dramedy". TheWrap.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  18. ^ Debrudge, Peter (January 23, 2016). "Sundance Film Review 'Captain Fantastic'". Variety.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
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