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{{short description|2018 film by Tinge Krishnan}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Been So Long
| name = Been So Long
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
| producer = {{Plainlist|
*Amanda Jenks
*Amanda Jenks
*Nadine Marsh-Edwards
*[[Nadine Marsh-Edwards]]
}}
}}
| screenplay = [[Ché Walker]]
| screenplay = [[Ché Walker]]
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*Christopher Nicholas Bangs
*Christopher Nicholas Bangs
*Arthur Darvill
*Arthur Darvill
Additional lyricist include Fabian Spencer
}}
}}
| cinematography = Catherine Derry
| cinematography = Catherine Derry
| editing = Peter Christelis
| editing = Peter Christelis
| studio = {{Plainlist|
| studio = {{Plainlist|
*BFI Film Fund
*[[British Film Institute|BFI]]
*[[Film4]]
*[[Film4 Productions|Film4]]
*Greenacre Film
*Greenacre Film
}}
}}
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| released = 26 October 2018
| released = {{Film date|2018|10|26|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| runtime =
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
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==Premise==
==Premise==
Simone, a single mother, meets and falls in love with a handsome stranger named Raymond while out for a rare night on the town with her friends. The questions the film poses are: Can Simone loosen her heart to let someone get close to her? and does Raymond, who is on parole from prison, deserve her trust? There are storylines about Simone's disabled daughter; her daughter's estranged father, and Simone's relationship with her best friend. In the background, Raymond is being stalked by a wild knife wielding young man. It is set in [[Camden Town]], London, with scenes in [[Camden Market]], [[Regent's Canal]], and [[Primrose Hill]].
Simone, a single mother, meets and falls in love with a handsome stranger named Raymond while out for a rare night on the town with her friends. The film poses several questions including whether or not Simone can allow someone get close to her, and if Raymond, who is on parole from prison, deserves her trust. There are storylines about Simone's disabled daughter, her daughter's estranged father, and Simone's relationship with her best friend. In the background, Raymond is being stalked by a wild knife wielding young man.
The film is set in [[Camden Town]], London. Scenes were filmed in [[Camden Market]], [[Regent's Canal]], and [[Primrose Hill]].


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Rakie Ayola]] as Martina
*[[Rakie Ayola]] as Martina
*[[Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo]] as Yvonne
*[[Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo]] as Yvonne
*Ashley Thomas as Wendell
*[[Bashy|Ashley Thomas]] as Wendell
*Sophia La Porta as Willesden
*[[Sophia La Porta]] as Willesden
*Tom Forbes as Conrad
*Tom Forbes as Conrad
*[[Mark Wingett]] as Bailiff
*[[Mark Wingett]] as Bailiff
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==Production==
==Production==
In May 2017, it was announced that principal production of the film had concluded in [[London]], UK.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mitchell|first1=Robert|title=Cannes: First Look at British Musical ‘Been So Long’ (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/global/cannes-first-image-for-british-musical-been-so-long-exclusive-1202407855/amp/|date=7 May 2017|website=Variety.com|accessdate=26 September 2018}}</ref> In September 2017, [[Netflix]] bought worldwide rights to the film, in what was a "multi-million dollar deal", believed to be Netflix's largest single acquisition of a U.K. film in its history at the time.<ref name="beensolongscreendaily">{{Cite news|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-strikes-biggest-uk-deal-on-michaela-coel-musical-been-so-long-exclusive/5122009.article|title=Netflix Strikes Biggest UK deal on Michaela Coel musical Been So Long (exclusive)|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/09/07/netflix-been-so-long-michaela-coel|title=Netflix Buys Rights To New Musical Movie Starring Chewing Gum’s Michaela Coel|work=The FADER|access-date=2017-09-07|language=en}}</ref>
In May 2017, it was announced that principal production of the film had concluded in [[London]], UK.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mitchell|first1=Robert|title=Cannes: First Look at British Musical 'Been So Long' (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/global/cannes-first-image-for-british-musical-been-so-long-exclusive-1202407855/amp/|date=7 May 2017|website=Variety.com|accessdate=26 September 2018}}</ref> In September 2017, [[Netflix]] bought worldwide rights to the film, in what was a "multi-million dollar deal", believed to be Netflix's largest single acquisition of a U.K. film in its history at the time.<ref name="beensolongscreendaily">{{Cite news|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-strikes-biggest-uk-deal-on-michaela-coel-musical-been-so-long-exclusive/5122009.article|title=Netflix Strikes Biggest UK deal on Michaela Coel musical Been So Long (exclusive)|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/09/07/netflix-been-so-long-michaela-coel|title=Netflix Buys Rights To New Musical Movie Starring Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel|work=The FADER|access-date=2017-09-07|language=en}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 100%, based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 6.88/10.<ref>{{Citation|title=Been So Long (2018)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/been_so_long|language=en|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{Citation|title=Been So Long|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/been-so-long|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref>
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of {{RT data|score}}, based on {{RT data|count}} reviews, with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/been_so_long|title=Been So Long (2018)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date|df=iso}}}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{Citation|title=Been So Long|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/been-so-long|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 2 December 2024

Been So Long
Directed byTinge Krishnan
Screenplay byChé Walker
Based onBeen So Long
by Arthur Darvill and Ché Walker
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCatherine Derry
Edited byPeter Christelis
Music by
  • Christopher Nicholas Bangs
  • Arthur Darvill

Additional lyricist include Fabian Spencer

Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 26 October 2018 (2018-10-26)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Been So Long is a 2018 musical film directed by Tinge Krishnan based on the musical of the same name, with a screenplay written by Ché Walker.

It is based on a musical premiered at the Young Vic on July 11, 2009, which was itself based on the 1998 play of the same name.

The film was released on 26 October 2018 by Netflix.

Premise

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Simone, a single mother, meets and falls in love with a handsome stranger named Raymond while out for a rare night on the town with her friends. The film poses several questions including whether or not Simone can allow someone get close to her, and if Raymond, who is on parole from prison, deserves her trust. There are storylines about Simone's disabled daughter, her daughter's estranged father, and Simone's relationship with her best friend. In the background, Raymond is being stalked by a wild knife wielding young man.

The film is set in Camden Town, London. Scenes were filmed in Camden Market, Regent's Canal, and Primrose Hill.

Cast

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Production

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In May 2017, it was announced that principal production of the film had concluded in London, UK.[1] In September 2017, Netflix bought worldwide rights to the film, in what was a "multi-million dollar deal", believed to be Netflix's largest single acquisition of a U.K. film in its history at the time.[2][3]

Soundtrack

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Been So Long: Official Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Christopher Nicholas Bangs
ReleasedOctober 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)
StudioNetflix
GenreSoundtrack
LabelVirgin EMI Records

The musical score for Been So Long was composed by Christopher Nicholas Bangs, and features music from the film’s stars.

The digital album was released through Virgin EMI Records on 26 October 2018.[4]

No.TitlePerformersLength
1."Love Is"
  • Arinze Kene
  • Michaela Coel
3:44
2."What U Sayin"
  • Michaela Coel
  • Ronke Adekoluejo
2:05
3."I Want A Fella"Ronke Adekoluejo2:53
4."Primus Humanus (Man Of Steel)"Arinze Kene1:24
5."Smile"George MacKay2:42
6."Raymond Receives Texts"Christopher Nicholas Bangs2:05
7."Park Bench"Christopher Nicholas Bangs1:22
8."Thunder And Gold"
  • Arinze Kene
  • Michaela Coel
3:28
9."Fire"
  • Arinze Kene
  • Michaela Coel
2:15
10."Who Is It Against The Whole World?"Christopher Nicholas Bangs1:50
11."Closing Time"Luke Norris2:07
Total length:67:57

Release

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It was released on October 26, 2018 by Netflix.[5]

Reception

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On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92%, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]

References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, Robert (7 May 2017). "Cannes: First Look at British Musical 'Been So Long' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.com. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Netflix Strikes Biggest UK deal on Michaela Coel musical Been So Long (exclusive)". Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  3. ^ "Netflix Buys Rights To New Musical Movie Starring Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  4. ^ Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Been So Long’ Released
  5. ^ Everything Coming to Netflix in October 2018
  6. ^ "Been So Long (2018)", Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, retrieved 2021-10-10
  7. ^ Been So Long, retrieved 2019-03-03
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