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Revision as of 01:37, 14 March 2020
| Premature | |
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| Directed by | Rashaad Ernesto Green |
| Written by |
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| Cinematography | Laura Valladao |
| Edited by | Justin Chan |
| Music by |
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| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $22,844[1][2] |
Premature is a 2019 American romantic drama film directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green and written by Green and Zora Howard. The film stars Howard and Joshua Boone. The plot follows a teenager who has a summer with an older man. It premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019. The film received positive critical reception, and was assigned a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[3] IFC Films will release Premiere in theaters and on video-on-demand on February 21, 2020.[4]
Plot
IFC Films says in its official synopsis, "On a summer night in Harlem during her last months at home before starting college, seventeen-year-old poet Ayanna (Zora Howard) meets Isaiah (Joshua Boone), a charming music producer who has just moved to the city. It’s not long before these two artistic souls are drawn together in a passionate summer romance. But as the highs of young love give way to jealousy, suspicion, and all-too-real consequences, Ayanna must confront the complexities of the adult world—whether she is ready or not."[4]
Cast
- Zora Howard as Aryanna[5]
- Joshua Boone as Isaiah[5]
- Michelle Wilson[5]
- Alexis Marie Wint[5]
- Imani Lewis[5]
- Tashiana Washington[5]
Production
Zora Howard co-wrote the film with director Rashaad Ernesto Green.[5] Premature is his second feature film. The directory of photography is Laura Valladao.[6]
Critical reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes assigned the film an approval rating of 91%, based on 35 reviews; the average rating is 6.92/10.[3]
In a review for The Wrap, Candice Frederick stated, "The push and pull of Ayanna and Isaiah’s relationship comes off naturally, thanks to Howard and Green’s sensitive writing. That style carries over to Laura Valladao’s equally raw cinematography, capturing the hot New York City summer from the almost dusty sidewalk pavements, to the fiery sunset over the park, and the intimacy of two vulnerable lovers in bed at night next to an open window."[7] Jon Frosch wrote of Howard's performance in a review for The Hollywood Reporter, "What keeps you invested is Howard, who makes her proud, steely character’s every moment of vulnerability feel like a gift to both the audience and to Isaiah, who may not be worthy of her. It’s a performance that builds gradually in power and radiance."[6]
References
- ^ "Premature (2019)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Premature (2019)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Premature (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Premature". ifcfilms.com. IFC Films. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hipes, Patrick; Hipes, Patrick (2019-05-14). "Sundance Pic 'Premature' Acquired By IFC Films". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ a b "'Premature': Film Review | Sundance 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "'Premature' Film Review: Summer Romance Captures Beauty, Heartbreak of First Love". TheWrap. 2019-01-27. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
External links
- Premature on IMDb