Moxie (film)
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| Directed by | Amy Poehler |
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| Based on | Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu |
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| Cinematography | Tom Magill |
| Edited by | Julie Monroe |
| Music by | Mac McCaughan |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Moxie is a 2021 American comedy-drama film directed by Amy Poehler. Tamara Chestna and Dylan Meyer adapted the screenplay from the 2015 novel of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. It stars Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nico Hiraga, Sydney Park, Josephine Langford, Clark Gregg, Ike Barinholtz, Poehler, and Marcia Gay Harden. The film was released on March 3, 2021, by Netflix, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Premise
Fed up with the sexist and toxic status quo at her high school, a shy 16-year-old finds inspiration from her mother’s rebellious past and anonymously publishes a zine that sparks a school-wide, coming-of-rage revolution.
Cast
- Hadley Robinson as Vivian
- Lauren Tsai as Claudia
- Alycia Pascual-Peña as Lucy Hernandez
- Nico Hiraga as Seth Acosta
- Sabrina Haskett as Kaitlynn Price
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Mitchell Wilson
- Sydney Park as Kiera Pascal
- Anjelika Washington as Amaya
- Emily Hopper as Meg
- Josie Totah as CJ
- Amy Poehler as Lisa
- Ike Barinholtz as Mr. Davies
- Marcia Gay Harden as Principal Marlene Shelly
- Josephine Langford as Emma Cunningham
- Joshua Darnell Walker as Jason
- Clark Gregg as John
- Charlie Hall as Bradley
- Darrell M. Davie as Blaze
- Cooper Mothersbaugh as Darryl
- Ron Perkins as U-copy Clerk
- Greg Poehler as News Anchor
- Helen Slayton-Hughes as Helen
- Kevin Dorff as Male Grocery Manager
- David Schwartz as Musician
Production
In February 2019, it was announced Amy Poehler would direct the film, from a screenplay by Tamara Chestna and serve as a producer under her Paper Kite Productions banner, with Netflix distributing.[2] In October 2019, Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Ike Barinholtz joined the cast of the film.[3][4] In November 2019, Josephine Langford, Marcia Gay Harden, and Clark Gregg joined the cast of the film.[5][6]
Filming
Principal photography began in October 2019 in Los Angeles.[7][8]
Release
It was released on March 3, 2021.[9]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67% based on 63 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Moxie comes up a little short on its titular ingredient when it comes to fully addressing its story's timely themes, but this sweet coming-of-age story is still easy to like."[10] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 54 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[11]
References
- ^ "2021 Film Slate". Netflix Media Center. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2019). "Amy Poehler To Direct 'Moxie' At Netflix; Riot Grrrl-Inspired Teen Starts Feminist Revolution At Her High School". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 14, 2019). "Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai Star In Amy Poehler-Directed Netflix Film 'Moxie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 29, 2019). "Patrick Schwarzenegger Gets Lead In Amy Poehler's 'Moxie;' Ike Barinholtz In Talks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 5, 2019). "'After' Star Josephine Langford Joins Amy Poehler's 'Moxie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ Marcia Gay Harden, ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Clark Gregg & More Round Out The Cast Of Amy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’
- ^ "Moxie". Backstage.com. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 29, 2019). "Patrick Schwarzenegger, Ike Barinholtz Join Amy Poehler Netflix Movie 'Moxie'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Canfield, David (January 6, 2021). "EW's 2021 movie preview: 89 films we can't wait to see". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ "Moxie (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Moxie Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
