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[[File:Manodrome Red Carpet - Berlin 2023.jpg|alt= Ben Giladi, Ryan Zacarias, Gina Gammell, John Trengove, Odessa Young, Adrien Brody, Phillip Ettinger, Sallieu Sesay and Jesse Eisenberg @ Manodrome World Premiere 73 Berlin International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast Berlin, 18 02 2023.|right|thumb|350x350px|Ben Giladi, Ryan Zacarias, Gina Gammell, John Trengove, Odessa Young, Adrien Brody, Phillip Ettinger, Sallieu Sesay and Jesse Eisenberg attending ''Manodrome'' World Premiere]] |
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''Manodrome'' had its world premiere at the [[73rd Berlin International Film Festival]] and screened February 18, 2023 in the opening weekend of the Main Competition. The film was nominated for the prestigious [[Golden Bear]], in addition to the [[Teddy Award]] for Queer Cinema. |
''Manodrome'' had its world premiere at the [[73rd Berlin International Film Festival]] and screened February 18, 2023 in the opening weekend of the Main Competition. The film was nominated for the prestigious [[Golden Bear]], in addition to the [[Teddy Award]] for Queer Cinema. |
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| Directed by | John Trengove |
| Written by | John Trengove |
| Produced by | Gina Gammell Ben Giladi Riley Keough Ryan Zacarias |
| Starring | Jesse Eisenberg Adrien Brody |
Production companies | Felix Culpa Liminal Content |
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| Countries | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Manodrome is a 2023 film written and directed by John Trengove and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody.[1] The film is Trengove's English language debut.[2][3][4] The film premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 18, 2023, and was produced by Riley Keough and Gina Gammell’s Felix Culpa and Ben Giladi's Liminal Content.[5]
Plot
Manodrome is a film about a New York Uber driver named Ralphie, played by Jesse Eisenberg, who is struggling to make ends meet with his pregnant partner, Sal. Ralphie is introduced to an intense all-male self-help group by a friend, and after suffering a breakdown, he descends into madness, tapping into his destructive and violent instincts.[6]
Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg as Ralphie[7][8]
- Adrien Brody as Dad Dan[9]
- Odessa Young as Sal[10]
- Ethan Suplee[10]
- Philip Ettinger as Jason[10]
- Georghe Murressean[10]
- Sallieu Sesay
- Evan Jonigkeit
- Caleb Eberhardt
Riley Keough was initially cast in the role played by Odessa Young. Keough had to depart the role due to schedule conflicts but remains attached to the film as a producer.[10][11]
Reception
Manodrome had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival and screened February 18, 2023 in the opening weekend of the Main Competition. The film was nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear, in addition to the Teddy Award for Queer Cinema.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the polarizing film has critics' rating of 64% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[12]
The Playlist labeled the film as the "Best Eisenberg offering in over a decade."[13] Chris Barsanti of Slant Magazine praised Trengove for his cinematic craftsmanship, stating "While Trengrove’s skill is apparent in the slow build of tension, it truly stands out in the arguably more impressive way he holds Ralphie’s view of the world separate from that of the film’s."[14] Awards Daily called the film "A thought-provoking piece of queer filmmaking that should not be missed."[15] Deadline compared the film to Taxi Driver, writing that its tone and brutal treatment of male violence may not appeal to everyone.[6]
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film tackles themes of toxic masculinity and power dynamics in relationships through a story of a men's retreat, but its execution is too extreme, and the depiction of a poisonous cult of men whose entitlement is matched by their sense of victimhood can be shocking to some. Peter Debruge writes that Jesse Eisenberg's performance as the tightly coiled Ralphie is compelling and "generally rises above the lofty self-seriousness of a movie that aims to sound the death knell on toxic masculinity."[16]
According to Variety, Manodrome struggles to live up to its provocative premise, lacking the depth and nuance needed to effectively explore the state of contemporary masculinity, saying, "The characters feel thin, the secret society seems implausible and its goals too vague to capture the imagination."[17]
Writing for Cineuropa, Davide Abbatescianni described the film's final result as a "captivating pastiche made up of thriller, psychological drama and surreal comedy tropes, filled with crazy twists and turns...This hodgepodge may be amusing or fascinating to some, but frustrating to others. That being said, viewers certainly should not expect a serious treatment of any of the themes this movie aims to broach," he warned.[18]
Collider review's was titled: Jesse Eisenberg Struggles With Inner Rage in Raw Deconstruction of Masculinity." In summary it said that Manodrome may have its imperfections, but it offers a thoughtful exploration of toxic masculinity and its impact, as well as a strong warning about the dangers of enabling broken men. It writes, "it serves as a gritty character study where Eisenberg can flex some new acting muscles. Add the always-reliable Brody to the mix, and it’s easy to forgive Manodrome’s imperfections."[19]
References
- ^ Squires, John (June 22, 2021). "'Manodrome': Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody and Riley Keough Starring in "Nihilistic Thriller"". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 22, 2021). "Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody, Riley Keough To Star In 'Manodrome' – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Welk, Brian (June 22, 2021). "Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody, Riley Keough to Star in Thriller 'Manodrome'". TheWrap. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 21, 2022). "Riverside Entertainment Moves Into Scripted With Micaela Wittman Drama 'Remy & Arletta', Jesse Eisenberg-Adrien Brody Thriller 'Manodrome'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Goodfellow, Andreas Wiseman,Melanie; Wiseman, Andreas; Goodfellow, Melanie (2023-02-19). "'Manodrome' & 'Pig' Producer Ben Giladi Launches Production Banner Liminal Content — EFM". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Wise, Damon (2023-02-18). "Berlin Review: Jesse Eisenberg In John Trengrove's 'Manodrome'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (June 23, 2021). "Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody & Riley Keough to Star in Manodrome Pic". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (June 22, 2021). "Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody, Riley Keough to Star in 'Manodrome' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (June 22, 2021). "Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody, and Riley Keough Join Cannes Market Title 'Manodrome'". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Kroll, Justin (January 19, 2022). "Odessa Young Replaces Riley Keough In 'Manodrome'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Meyer, Joshua (January 22, 2022). "Odessa Young Has Stepped In To Replace Riley Keough In 'Masculinity Cult' Thriller Manodrome". Slash Film. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Manodrome". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "'Manodrome' Review: Frustrating Incel Satire Sees Jesse Eisenberg's Best Turn in a Decade". theplaylist.net. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Barsanti, Chris (2023-02-22). "'Manodrome' Review: An Unnerving Dispatch on Modern Manhood". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Berlin Dispatch – Manodrome / The Shadowless Tower". Awardsdaily. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Rooney, David (2023-02-18). "'Manodrome' Review: Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody in Overwrought Toxic Masculinity Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (2023-02-18). "'Manodrome' Review: Jesse Eisenberg Glowers His Way Through Reductive Look at Modern Masculinity". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (2023-02-18). "Review: Manodrome". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Oddo, Marco Vito (2023-02-18). "'Manodrome' Review: Jesse Eisenberg Struggles With Inner Rage in Raw Deconstruction of Masculinity". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-18.