Joe Bell (film)
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| Directed by | Reinaldo Marcus Green |
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| Cinematography | Jacques Jouffret |
| Edited by | Mark Sanger |
| Music by | Antonio Pinto |
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| Distributed by | Solstice Studios |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Joe Bell is a 2020 American drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, from a screenplay by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins, and Gary Sinise.
It had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2020. It is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2021, by Solstice Studios.
Plot
The film centres on the true story of Joe Bell, a man who started to undertake a walk across the United States to raise awareness of bullying following the suicide of his son Jadin.[2]
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Joe Bell
- Reid Miller as Jadin Bell
- John Murray as Lost Boy
- Connie Britton as Lola Bell
- Maxwell Jenkins as Joseph Bell
- Gary Sinise
- Blaine Maye as Boyd Banks
- Ash Santos as Kim
- Igby Rigney as Chance
- Morgan Lily as Marcie
- Scout Smith as Colleen
- Cassie Beck as Mrs. Swift
Production
In April 2015, it was announced Cary Joji Fukunaga would direct the film, from a screenplay by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. Fukunaga would produce the film, while Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Riva Marker and Eva Maria Daniels would produce the film under their VisionChaos Productions and Parliament of Owls banners, respectively. A24 would produce and distribute the film.[3] In April 2019, Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins and Gary Sinise joined the cast of the film. Reinaldo Marcus Green would direct the film, replacing Fukunaga who was still attached as a producer, with Wahlberg, Jake Gyllenhaal and Stephen Levinson serving as producers, and A24 no longer distributing and producing.[4][5][6]
Filming
Principal photography began on April 15, 2019, and ended May 24, 2019.[7] [8]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2020.[9] Shortly after, Solstice Studios acquired distribution rights to the film for $20 million.[10] It is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2021.[11]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 53% based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 5.60/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Good Joe Bell's heartfelt message - and Reid Miller's stirring breakout performance - are unfortunately undermined by formulaic storytelling."[12] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]
References
- ^ "Good Joe Bell". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Kevin Slane, "Mark Wahlberg got ‘as thin as possible’ for new movie". Boston.com, November 22, 2019.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (April 30, 2015). "Cary Fukunaga, A24 Developing Joe and Jadin Bell Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 11, 2019). "Mark Wahlberg, Connie Britton to Star in 'Good Joe Bell' From 'Brokeback Mountain' Scribes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (April 12, 2019). "'Lost in Space' Star Maxwell Jenkins Joins Mark Wahlberg in 'Good Joe Bell'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 25, 2019). "Gary Sinise Joins Mark Wahlberg In 'Good Joe Bell'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Mann, Court (April 12, 2019). "A new movie starring Mark Wahlberg, Connie Britton will be filmed in Utah". DesertNews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Instagram of Reid Miller (May 24, 2019) and Instagram of Maxwell Jenkins (May 24, 2019)
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 24, 2020). "Toronto Film Festival Reveals Plan For Slimline 2020 Edition With Mix Of Physical & Digital Screenings; Kate Winslet, Idris Elba & Mark Wahlberg Movies Among First Wave". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mark (September 19, 2020). "Mark Wahlberg-Starrer 'Good Joe Bell' Landed By Solstice Studios In $20 Million WW Deal: Awards Season Push For Toronto Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Welk, Brian (November 12, 2020). "Mark Wahlberg Enters Oscar Race With February Release of 'Joe Bell'". The Wrap. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Good Joe Bell (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Good Joe Bell Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
External links
- Joe Bell at IMDb
- Joe Bell at Rotten Tomatoes
