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Emily Martin lives in LA, trying to make it as a comedian. Two years after arriving there, she continues going to auditions without success. While in the middle of a not particularly satisfactory tryst, she receives a call from her ex-boyfriend Eric Kline informing her that her cat Mr. Roosevelt is ill. |
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Emily Martin returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her deceased cat and attempts to come to terms with her past, while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. |
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Rushing back to Austin, TX to the vet, Emily coincides with Eric in the waiting room. As they are hugging Celeste approaches them, and he introduces her as his live-in girlfriend. Shocked, Emily is left to handle the vet bill, as Mr. Roosevelt has passed. |
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Outside, she explains that the cremation will take a day or two, so the couple offers her a place to stay. Back at the house she used to share with Eric, she sees Celeste has completely transformed it. Snooping around Facebook, Eric hasn't posted new photos for awhile, but she spies on Celine's page and finds lots of him, her and the cat. |
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That evening, as Emily doesn't have other plans, the couple has her join them in a restaurant with another couple. During the awkward meal, when she asks Eric about his band, Celeste explains that he's getting his real estate license as it's a more steady, long-term career. |
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When Emily is asked about work they have difficulty explaining that she's a comedian, not really a comic nor an actress. Her auditions are primarily for commercials. Vaguely calling herself an entrepreneur for her own online company, Celeste presses Emily to explain why she'd moved to LA if not to become an actor or comic. |
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Emily storms off, upset and runs into a server, Jen. Eric follows to help, but both women shoo him off. As Emily cut her hand on the plate, Jen cleans the cut in the bathroom. She is recognised from her Youtube channel, and when asked about why she's back in Austin, Emily pours out everything: her cat dying, her ex with a new girlfriend she hadn't known about, how she's taken over her old house and had gotten so attached to Emily's cat... Jen excuses herself, returning with a cup. She fills it in the sink, the throws it in Emily's face to snap her out of her hysterics. They both burst out laughing. |
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Soon, Emily and Jen are laughing. When she returns to the table, everyone stares at her wet face and dress and they exchange puzzled looks. The rest of the evening is spent in silence. In the morning, Emily is woken by Celeste, who happily tells her they've gathered frequent flyer miles so she'll be able to get back to LA. |
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After showering, Eric offers to make Emily breakfast. She offers to make coffee. As Emily is making it, they seem to be 'accidentally' bumping into each other and he holds her from behind. But then she snaps out of it when she 'sees' Mr. Roosevelt at his bowl, to hear Eric say they are now a coffee-free house. As he heads off to work, he points out that her things are in the shed behind the house. |
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Revision as of 02:22, 22 April 2023
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| Directed by | Noël Wells |
| Written by | Noël Wells |
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| Cinematography | Dagmar Weaver-Madsen |
| Edited by | Terel Gibson |
| Music by | Ryan Miller |
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| Distributed by | Paladin |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
Emily Martin returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her deceased cat and attempts to come to terms with her past, while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.
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 lives in LA, trying to make it as a comedian. Two years after arriving there, she continues going to auditions without success. While in the middle of a not particularly satisfactory tryst, she receives a call from her ex-boyfriend Eric Kline informing her that her cat Mr. Roosevelt is ill.
Rushing back to Austin, TX to the vet, Emily coincides with Eric in the waiting room. As they are hugging Celeste approaches them, and he introduces her as his live-in girlfriend. Shocked, Emily is left to handle the vet bill, as Mr. Roosevelt has passed.
Outside, she explains that the cremation will take a day or two, so the couple offers her a place to stay. Back at the house she used to share with Eric, she sees Celeste has completely transformed it. Snooping around Facebook, Eric hasn't posted new photos for awhile, but she spies on Celine's page and finds lots of him, her and the cat.
That evening, as Emily doesn't have other plans, the couple has her join them in a restaurant with another couple. During the awkward meal, when she asks Eric about his band, Celeste explains that he's getting his real estate license as it's a more steady, long-term career.
When Emily is asked about work they have difficulty explaining that she's a comedian, not really a comic nor an actress. Her auditions are primarily for commercials. Vaguely calling herself an entrepreneur for her own online company, Celeste presses Emily to explain why she'd moved to LA if not to become an actor or comic.
Emily storms off, upset and runs into a server, Jen. Eric follows to help, but both women shoo him off. As Emily cut her hand on the plate, Jen cleans the cut in the bathroom. She is recognised from her Youtube channel, and when asked about why she's back in Austin, Emily pours out everything: her cat dying, her ex with a new girlfriend she hadn't known about, how she's taken over her old house and had gotten so attached to Emily's cat... Jen excuses herself, returning with a cup. She fills it in the sink, the throws it in Emily's face to snap her out of her hysterics. They both burst out laughing.
Soon, Emily and Jen are laughing. When she returns to the table, everyone stares at her wet face and dress and they exchange puzzled looks. The rest of the evening is spent in silence. In the morning, Emily is woken by Celeste, who happily tells her they've gathered frequent flyer miles so she'll be able to get back to LA.
After showering, Eric offers to make Emily breakfast. She offers to make coffee. As Emily is making it, they seem to be 'accidentally' bumping into each other and he holds her from behind. But then she snaps out of it when she 'sees' Mr. Roosevelt at his bowl, to hear Eric say they are now a coffee-free house. As he heads off to work, he points out that her things are in the shed behind the house.
Cast
- Noël Wells as Emily Martin
- Nick Thune as Eric Kline
- Britt Lower as Celeste Jones
- Daniella Pineda as Jen Morales
- Andre Hyland as Art
- Doug Benson as Todd
- Armen Weitzman as Andy
- Sergio Cilli as Tom
- Carley Wolf as Samantha
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] On 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
- ^ "Lead Roles in Noël Wells' Film "Burying Mr. Roosevelt"". Claim Fame. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ Derschowitz, Jessica (2017-03-17). "SXSW Breakout Noël Wells on Her Directorial Debut, 'Mr. Roosevelt'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
- ^ Duttweiler, Darcie (October 26, 2017). "NOËL WELLS ON "MR. ROOSEVELT"". AustinMonthly.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ Cordy, Sean (March 15, 2017). "SXSW: The Cast of 'Mr. Roosevelt' Won't Accept Mediocrity in Comedy". Cut Print Film. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Noël Wells 'Mr. Roosevelt' to Feature Music by Ryan Miller". FilmMusicReporter. February 21, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 10, 2017). "'Mr. Roosevelt': First Look At 'SNL' Alum Noël Wells' Directing Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 24, 2017). "Noel Wells' Comedy 'Mr. Roosevelt' Gets Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ Crust, Kevin (September 1, 2017). "A guide to every movie being released this fall". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "Mr. Roosevelt (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". Metacritic.