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==Plot==
==Plot==
Emily Martin ([[Noël Wells]]) returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her cat and attempts to come to terms with her past, while staying with her ex-boyfriend ([[Nick Thune]]) and his new girlfriend ([[Britt Lower]]).
Emily Martin returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her cat and attempts to come to terms with her past, while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.


==Cast==
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==Production==
==Production==
In March 2016, it was announced [[Noël Wells]] would write, direct, and star in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.claimfame.com/casting-call/score-a-lead-role-in-noel-wells-new-film-burying-mr-roosevelt/|title=Lead Roles in Noël Wells’ Film "Burying Mr. Roosevelt"|website=Claim Fame|date=March 22, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2017}}</ref> She plays a struggling comedian in Los Angeles who returns home to Austin, Texas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/03/17/sxsw-noel-wells-mr-roosevelt/|title=SXSW Breakout Noël Wells on Her Directorial Debut, 'Mr. Roosevelt'|last=Derschowitz|first=Jessica|date=2017-03-17|work=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref> Production on the film took place in [[Austin, Texas]] and was shot on [[16mm film]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austinmonthly.com/Blog/October-2017/Noel-Wells-on-Mr-Roosevelt/|title=NOËL WELLS ON "MR. ROOSEVELT"|website=AustinMonthly.com|first=Darcie|last=Duttweiler|date=October 26, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cutprintfilm.com/reviews/sxsw-cast-mr-roosevelt-wont-accept-mediocrity-comedy/|title=SXSW: The Cast of ‘Mr. Roosevelt’ Won’t Accept Mediocrity in Comedy|website=Cut Print Film|first=Sean|last=Cordy|date=March 15, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref> [[Ryan Miller (musician)|Ryan Miller]] composed the film's score.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/02/21/noel-wells-mr-roosevelt-to-feature-music-by-ryan-miller/|title=Noël Wells 'Mr. Roosevelt' to Feature Music by Ryan Miller|website=FilmMusicReporter|date=February 21, 2017|accessdate=March 18, 2017}}</ref> The house she stayed in is at 5010 Duval Street in central Austin.
In March 2016, it was announced [[Noël Wells]] would write, direct, and star in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.claimfame.com/casting-call/score-a-lead-role-in-noel-wells-new-film-burying-mr-roosevelt/|title=Lead Roles in Noël Wells’ Film "Burying Mr. Roosevelt"|website=Claim Fame|date=March 22, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2017}}</ref> She plays a struggling comedian in [[Los Angeles]] who returns home to [[Austin, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/03/17/sxsw-noel-wells-mr-roosevelt/|title=SXSW Breakout Noël Wells on Her Directorial Debut, 'Mr. Roosevelt'|last=Derschowitz|first=Jessica|date=2017-03-17|work=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=2017-04-06|language=en-US}}</ref> Production on the film took place in Austin and was shot on [[16 mm film]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austinmonthly.com/Blog/October-2017/Noel-Wells-on-Mr-Roosevelt/|title=NOËL WELLS ON "MR. ROOSEVELT"|website=AustinMonthly.com|first=Darcie|last=Duttweiler|date=October 26, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cutprintfilm.com/reviews/sxsw-cast-mr-roosevelt-wont-accept-mediocrity-comedy/|title=SXSW: The Cast of ‘Mr. Roosevelt’ Won’t Accept Mediocrity in Comedy|website=Cut Print Film|first=Sean|last=Cordy|date=March 15, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref> [[Ryan Miller (musician)|Ryan Miller]] composed the film's score.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/02/21/noel-wells-mr-roosevelt-to-feature-music-by-ryan-miller/|title=Noël Wells 'Mr. Roosevelt' to Feature Music by Ryan Miller|website=FilmMusicReporter|date=February 21, 2017|accessdate=March 18, 2017}}</ref> The house she stayed in is at 5010 Duval Street in central Austin.


==Release==
==Release==
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For people with the surname of Roosevelt, see List of people with surname Roosevelt.
Mr. Roosevelt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNoël Wells
Written byNoël Wells
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDagmar Weaver-Madsen
Edited byTerel Gibson
Music byRyan Miller
Production
companies
  • Beachside
  • Sleepy Sheep
  • Revelator
Distributed byPaladin
Release dates
  • March 12, 2017 (2017-03-12) (SXSW)
  • October 27, 2017 (2017-10-27) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mr. Roosevelt is an American comedy film written, directed by, and starring Noël Wells, in her directorial debut. It co-stars Nick Thune, Britt Lower, Daniella Pineda, Andre Hyland, Doug Benson, Armen Weitzman, and Sergio Cilli.

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017. It was released on October 27, 2017, by Paladin.

Plot

Emily Martin returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her cat and attempts to come to terms with her past, while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

Cast

Production

In March 2016, it was announced Noël Wells would write, direct, and star in the film.[1] She plays a struggling comedian in Los Angeles who returns home to Austin, Texas.[2] Production on the film took place in Austin and was shot on 16 mm film.[3][4] Ryan Miller composed the film's score.[5] The house she stayed in is at 5010 Duval Street in central Austin.

Release

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017,[6][7] receiving a standing ovation from the audience in attendance.[8][9] Shortly after, Paladin and Netflix acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[10] It was released on October 27, 2017.[11] In December 26, 2017 the film was released on Netflix.

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 100% rating based on 33 reviews, and the critical consensus is summarized as, "Mr. Roosevelt offers an existential exploration of an entire generation through the microcosm of one woman's relationship with her cat.".[12] On Metacritic, it has an average score of 73 out of 100, based on 13 critical reviews, indicated "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References

  1. ^ "Lead Roles in Noël Wells' Film "Burying Mr. Roosevelt"". Claim Fame. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Derschowitz, Jessica (2017-03-17). "SXSW Breakout Noël Wells on Her Directorial Debut, 'Mr. Roosevelt'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  3. ^ Duttweiler, Darcie (October 26, 2017). "NOËL WELLS ON "MR. ROOSEVELT"". AustinMonthly.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Cordy, Sean (March 15, 2017). "SXSW: The Cast of 'Mr. Roosevelt' Won't Accept Mediocrity in Comedy". Cut Print Film. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  5. ^ "Noël Wells 'Mr. Roosevelt' to Feature Music by Ryan Miller". FilmMusicReporter. February 21, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 8, 2017). "SXSW 2017 Lineup: 'Baby Driver', 'Free Fire', 'Muppet Guys Talking' & Docus That Matter In Trump Era". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  8. ^ Robinson, Joanna (March 13, 2017). "With Mr. Roosevelt, Noël Wells Moves Away from "Comedy Dinosaurs" Like S.N.L." Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  9. ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 10, 2017). "'Mr. Roosevelt': First Look At 'SNL' Alum Noël Wells' Directing Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (August 24, 2017). "Noel Wells' Comedy 'Mr. Roosevelt' Gets Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  11. ^ Crust, Kevin (September 1, 2017). "A guide to every movie being released this fall". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  12. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes.
  13. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". Metacritic.
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