Short Term 12 (Brie Larson)

[MikeScott]

Short Term 12 - Official Trailer (HD) Brie Larson - YouTube

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/short_term_12_2013/

It looks typically indie but I don't have a problem with that. I love character studies. I think Brie Larson (United States of Tara, 21 Jump Street, Rampart) is great and she seems great in this.

[MikeScott]

Opens Friday. Sitting with a cool 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with 18 reviews.

[MikeScott]

I guess I'm the only person here interested in this .

Short Term 12
Director-writer: Destin Cretton
Cast: Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever
Distributor: Cinedigm

This year’s big winner of the Grand Jury Narrative Feature and Narrative Audience Awards at the SXSW Film Festival, Short Term 12 won the other big prize — a distribution deal following the spring festival. It centers on a 20-something supervising staff member of a foster care facility, dealing with personal demons as she decides how to continue her relationship with her co-worker/boyfriend. “It’s an artistic achievement and it’s emotionally satisfying,” offered Cinedigm’s Vincent Scordino, VP of Theatrical Acquisitions. “Critics and audiences have responded to it. [The film] plays really well everywhere we’ve taken it. Brie [Larson] has received great reviews for her role. She’s front and center and is an extraordinary performer.” Cinedigm took the film to the recent Locarno Film Festival where Larson picked up an acting award. Noted writer/director Destin Cretton: “The best thing that allows for performance is to not have to spend too much time setting up scenes…Brie [Larson] and John [Gallagher] saw something in those characters they could identify with and threw themselves into them.”

Back Stateside, the distributor has presented word-of-mouth screenings including one hosted by NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams. It also played at the Hamptons International Film Festival’s summer screening series. “If you look at this film you think 18 – 40 but it also plays well to people who are older,” said Scordino. “Destin [Cretton] is a huge talent and definitely someone to get to know.” Cinedigm will platform release Short Term 12 in New York at the Sunshine and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center at the Film Society of Lincoln Center as well as the Landmark and Arclight in Los Angeles this weekend. “We will expand in those markets and add Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and others in the coming weeks,” said Scordino. ” We have 20-plus markets booked [to date]. We’re prepared to support the film and expand as necessary. The speed isn’t our first priority.”

http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/spec...oche-savannah/

[Scottie]

John Gallagher, Jr. is a great actor.

I saw him live on Broadway when he was performing in Green Day's American Idiot musical and I was floored.

I may check this out when it's available via VOD.

[jamesdevil]

I remember her talking about this on Doug Loves Movies a while ago.

[Visco.]

This looks really good

[Fortion]

yeah looks fine..

[Snicket]

I heard this was really good, it's on my watch list.

[jvince]

Second best film of the year so far, imo (next to Before Midnight) :

Short Term 12 (2013)
dir. Destin Cretton

The Good: Brie Larson shines in an award-worthy performance as a supervisor of a foster home for at-risk teenagers. Larson's Grace is all calm and composed on the outside, but in reality, she's been battling some really dark inner demons of her own, internalizing the pain, and is on the verge of a meltdown. You'll empathize with her. You'll fall for her. You'll instantly become a fan. This is her Martha Marcy May Marlene. This is her Winter's Bone. Superb supporting turns from John Gallagher Jr., Rami Malek, and Alex Calloway, as well as a couple of breakout performances from Kaitlyn Dever and Keith Stanfield. Refreshingly believable and naturalistic aesthetic. Excellent character development. All the kids and supervisors are so fleshed out, you end up being emotionally invested in each and every one of them. Revelatory writing and direction by Destin Cretton, who based the film on his real-life experiences while working at a short term care facility. Favorite moments are Mason's (Gallagher) anecdotes, all the scenes involving newcomer Nate (Malek), Marcus' (Stanfield) emotionally raw and heartfelt rap, and Jayden's (Dever) octopus story -- hands down, the most depressing "children's story" ever written.

The Bad: Nothing major.

The Bottom Line: Other than Richard Linklater's incredible sequel Before Midnight, Short Term 12 is the only film this year to make me truly care about its characters. Characters you'll smile and laugh along with during their fleeting moments of happiness. Characters you'll feel really shitty for when they're down in the dumps. Characters who'll deeply move you. Characters who'll stay with you. Characters who feel so real, you'll forget what you're watching isn't a documentary -- it's all just acting, and some really ****ing good acting at that. Recommended.

[MikeScott]

This had a respectable opening last weekend. I hope it continues to expand solidly. Too bad Brie Larson doesn't stand a chance at a Best Actress nomination. Maybe had it been released by a bigger indie distributor. Though I would be wiling to bet she'll get an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

[FestinaLente]

Trying to decide between seeing this or The Spectacular Now... Tough, tough decision. May just have to fit in both this week.

[MikeScott]

Originally Posted by FestinaLente

Trying to decide between seeing this or The Spectacular Now... Tough, tough decision. May just have to fit in both this week.

Do both! Though I guess if I was stuck with the choice I'd go with Spectacular Now. If both were here though I'd be doing both.

[jamesdevil]

Very positive review from my critic of choice:

http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_...dentifier=2660

I hope this gets picked up by more places because per their website the closest near me will be 1 hr 45 and it's more than a month away.

[remake]

I need to see this. The very positive review from WhatTheFlick has me interested.

[EPlay]

Saw this on Saturday and thought it was very good! I wasn't familiar with Brie Larson, but she was wonderful. It was playing at the biggest auditorium at my 8-plex where the mainstream big release usually plays. I presume that's because Destin Cretton (writer/director) is from Maui.

About an hour later, I saw "The Spectacular Now" and was surprised to see Brie Larson and Kaitlyn Dever in that one as well.

This 8-plex has slowly turned into more of an arthouse after the closing of the 2-plex near the university. Love it!!

[integrafied1]

Saw this a few weeks ago during an advanced screening. I had no idea what it was about prior to going in but it was very good. I really enjoyed it and there were great performances from all the cast, especially from some of the child actors.

[Fortion]

well looks fine

[Scottie]

An art house theater in the city is getting this on October 18!

[spanky87]

Well Toronto is finally getting this on Friday but I notice the blu-ray is being released in January. Not sure what to do with this.

[LegacyCosts]

This film is about what I do for a living. I highly recommend checking it out as its done pretty realistically.