Little Boxes (film)
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| Directed by | Rob Meyer |
| Written by | Annie Howell |
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| Cinematography | Tom Richmond |
| Edited by | Marc Vives |
| Music by | Kris Bowers |
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| Distributed by | Gunpowder & Sky |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Little Boxes is a 2016 American independent dramedy film, directed by Rob Meyer and written by Annie Howell. It stars Melanie Lynskey, Nelsan Ellis, Armani Jackson, Oona Laurence, Janeane Garofalo, and Christine Taylor. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 15, 2016. It was released theatrically in the United States on April 14, 2017 by Gunpowder & Sky, receiving generally positive reviews.[1]
Plot
[edit]An interracial family struggles to adjust when they move from Brooklyn, New York to a small town in Washington State.
Cast
[edit]- Melanie Lynskey as Gina McNulty-Burns
- Nelsan Ellis as Mack Burns
- Armani Jackson as Clark Burns
- Oona Laurence as Ambrosia Reed
- Janeane Garofalo as Helene Wisdom-Finkelstein
- Christine Taylor as Joan Reed
- Miranda McKeon as Julie Hanson
- Maliq Johnson as William
- Nadia Dajani as Maya
- Veanne Cox as Sarita
- David Charles Ebert as Tom Gibson
- Will Janowitz as Steve
- Julie Hays as Dean Maureen
- Dierdre Friel as Diane Hanson
Production
[edit]In May 2015, it was announced Rob Meyer would direct the film from a screenplay by Annie Howell, with Cary Fukunaga executive producing.[2] In August 2015, Melanie Lynskey and Nelsan Ellis were reported to have been cast in the leads.[3]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on April 15, 2016.[4] Shortly after, Netflix acquired VOD rights to the film.[5] Gunpowder & Sky later acquired distribution rights and set the film for an April 14, 2017, release.[6]
Reception
[edit]The film received generally positive reviews from critics, earning a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes.[1] Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times wrote, "Countless movies have examined what happens when a country mouse goes to the city; this one shows that leaving a gentrified urban oasis for a small-town world can be just as jolting," calling it "effective" and "delicately observed."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Little Boxes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "TRUE DETECTIVE'S CARY FUKUNAGA To Direct Untitled Drama For @A24". Sandwich John Films. April 6, 2015. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ Sparks, Leonard (August 25, 2015). "Job growth in Newburgh". Record Online. Archived from the original on November 5, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ "Little Boxes". Tribeca Film Festival. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ Seetoodeh, Ramin (April 22, 2016). "Tribeca: Netflix Buys 'Little Boxes' Starring Melanie Lynskey (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ Busch, Anita (February 24, 2017). "'Little Boxes' Will Unpack In Theaters On April 14". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (April 13, 2017). "Review: In 'Little Boxes,' a Biracial Family Meets a White Town". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2016 films
- 2016 comedy-drama films
- 2016 independent films
- American comedy-drama films
- American independent films
- Films set in Washington (state)
- Films shot in New York (state)
- Films scored by Kris Bowers
- Films about dysfunctional families
- Films about interracial romance
- 2010s American films
- 2010s English-language films
- English-language comedy-drama films
- English-language independent films