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The Movie Critic
Directed byQuentin Tarantino
Written byQuentin Tarantino
Produced by
StarringBrad Pitt
Production
company
L. Driver Productions
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Movie Critic is an unproduced American period film that was being written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. This was expected to be Tarantino's tenth and final film, a decision he has been publicizing since as early as 2009. It stars Brad Pitt.

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Production

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Development

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Since 2014, Quentin Tarantino has maintained that he seeks to retire from directing following the release of his tenth film, something he has dubbed " an epilogue" to his film directing career.[1]

In March 2023, it was announced that Quentin Tarantino was set to direct and write what is billed as his final feature film, titled The Movie Critic, a period film set in 1970s Los Angeles. It was reported to have a female lead, with sources specilating that the story could potentially focus on film critic Pauline Kael. Sony Pictures, who previously distributed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, acquired the distribution rights to the film.[2][3] Later that month, Tarantino confirmed that the film would take place in 1977, and that the film would not be concerned with Kael.[4] In May 2023, Tarantino revealed that the movie would be inspired by a movie critic, whose name he did not reveal, for a pornographic magazine, which would be called the Popstar Pages in the film, and would be set in California. He noted that the lead actor would be around 35 years old and an American.[5] In September, it was reported that John Travolta and Kurt Russell were being considered for the film.[6][7] In December, it was reported that Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson were offered lead roles in the film.[8]

In February 2024, Brad Pitt was cast in the film, as potentially the lead, as well as the title had been confirmed to be The Movie Critic.[9] Tom Cruise was in talks to join the film in a minor role or cameo appearance,[10] who was previously in talks for the role of Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.[11] In April, it was reported that Tarantino had cancelled the film, and that he would be working on a different film altogether. It was said that the film would have served as either a prequel or a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, with Pitt reprising his role as Cliff Booth.[12]

Filming

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Principal photography was scheduled to begin in late 2024 or early 2025 in Los Angeles.[13] It was previously scheduled to begin in September 2023, but was delayed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[14][15][2]

Release

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The Movie Critic was eyed to be released in the United States in 2025.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Sharf, Zack (June 30, 2021). "'Kill Bill Vol. 3' Would Star Maya Hawke as The Bride's Daughter and Maybe Bring Back Elle Driver". IndieWire. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kit, Borys (March 14, 2023). "Quentin Tarantino's Final Film Is Coming as Filmmaker Readies 'The Movie Critic' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 14, 2023). "Has Quentin Tarantino Found His Next Film In 'The Movie Critic'?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Massoto, Erick (March 29, 2023). "Quentin Tarantino's 'The Movie Critic' Is Set in 1977, But It's Not About Pauline Kael". Collider. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (May 25, 2023). "Breaking Baz @ Cannes: Quentin Tarantino Exclusive Part 1 — Surprise Directors' Fortnight Classic Revealed & Plenty More Detail On The Filmmaker's Next Project 'The Movie Critic'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  6. ^ John Travolta Potentially Cast in Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’
  7. ^ Kurt Russell Cast in Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’?
  8. ^ Sneifer, Jeff (December 12, 2023). "R.I.P. Andre Braugher, the Greatest TV Cop Ever; Solving the Great Leonardo DiCaprio Mystery". The InSneider. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Fleming Jr., Mike (February 1, 2024). "Brad Pitt Reuniting With Quentin Tarantino In Final Film 'The Movie Critic:' The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 9, 2024). "Exclusive: Tom Cruise Circling Role in Quentin Tarantino's Final Film The Movie Critic". The InSneider. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  11. ^ Michallon, Clémence (July 24, 2019). "Quentin Tarantino reveals Tom Cruise almost cast as Brad Pitt's character in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". The Independent. Archived from the original on July 23, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (April 17, 2024). "Quentin Tarantino No Longer Making 'The Movie Critic' as Final Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (February 1, 2024). "Brad Pitt Circling Role in Quentin Tarantino's 'The Movie Critic'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (July 27, 2023). "Tarantino's 'The Movie Critic' Delayed Due to Strike". World of Reel. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1360 – Thursday, July 27, 2023 / 170 Listings – 38 Pages". Production Weekly. July 27, 2023. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
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