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Armageddon Time
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames Gray
Written byJames Gray
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDarius Khondji
Edited byScott Morris
Music byChristopher Spelman
Production
companies
  • RT Features
  • MadRiver Pictures
  • Keep Your Head
  • Spacemaker Productions
Distributed by
Release dates
  • May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19) (Cannes)
  • October 28, 2022 (2022-10-28) (United States)
Running time
115 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million[2]
Box office$92,175[3][4]

Armageddon Time is a 2022 American coming-of-age drama film written, directed, and produced by James Gray, inspired by his upbringing in Queens, New York, during the 1980s. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, and Anthony Hopkins. It was shot in New Jersey with cinematographer Darius Khondji.

Armageddon Time had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2022, and was released in the United States via a limited theatrical release on October 28, 2022, by Focus Features, before expanding wide on November 4, 2022. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

Plot

After Jewish-American Paul Graff and his African-American friend Johnny are caught smoking cannabis, Paul is sent to his older brother's private school, whose alumni include Donald Trump's sister Maryanne. Immediately met with prejudice, Paul's parents, including his grandfather Aaron, do their best to try and teach him about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.

Cast

Production

James Gray at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany.
Writer, director, and producer James Gray

On May 16, 2019, it was announced that James Gray would be writing and directing Armageddon Time, a film heavily based around his upbringing in Queens, New York.[6] Cate Blanchett was cast in May 2020,[7] with Gray stating that she would shoot all her scenes in three days, including a lengthy monologue.[8] The following month, Robert De Niro, Oscar Isaac, Donald Sutherland, and Anne Hathaway were added to the cast, with plans to film in New York City once the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were minimal.[9]

Filming began in October 2021 in New Jersey.[10] It was initially expected to start in early 2021.[11] In October it was reported that Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong would also star alongside newcomers Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, and Ryan Sell, with Hopkins and Strong replacing De Niro and Isaac, respectively.[12] By the time production began, Blanchett and Sutherland were also no longer attached to the project.[13] Jessica Chastain replaced Blanchett for the role.[14] Production wrapped in December 2021 and Andrew Polk and Tovah Feldshuh were confirmed to star.[15][16] Domenick Lombardozzi was revealed as part of the cast in March 2022.[17]

Release

The film premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2022, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation from the audience.[18] It began a limited release in the United States on October 28, 2022, before expanding nationwide on November 4.[19] It was distributed in the US by Focus Features and internationally by Universal Pictures.[20]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 140 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[21] The website's critical consensus reads, "Armageddon Time finds writer-director James Gray excavating his own past and returning with a well-acted drama refreshingly free of nostalgia."[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 74 out of 100 based on 45 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[23]

References

  1. ^ "Armageddon Time". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Focus Features Finalizing $15M WW Deal For James Gray-Directed 'Armageddon Time:' Virtual Cannes". Deadline. July 7, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Armageddon Time (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Armageddon Time (2022)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Rooney, David (May 19, 2022). "Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong in James Gray's Armageddon Time: Film Review | Cannes 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Lang, Brent (May 16, 2019). "James Gray Writing, Directing Armageddon Time (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2020). "Cate Blanchett Joins James Gray, Adam McKay's Next Films (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  8. ^ Sharf, Zack (March 17, 2021). "Cate Blanchett to Play Donald Trump's Sister in James Gray's New Film: 'It's a Real Scene-Stealer'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  9. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 16, 2020). "Robert De Niro, Oscar Isaac, Donald Sutherland & Anne Hathaway Join Cate Blanchett In James Gray's Armageddon Time: Hot Virtual Cannes Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "Film Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong Seeks NJ Kids Between 12-17 In Bayonne/Jersey City Area". New Jersey Stage. October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  11. ^ Welk, Brian (July 28, 2020). "Focus Features Closes Deal for James Gray's Armageddon Time (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 12, 2021). "Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong Join Anne Hathaway In James Gray's Armageddon Time For Focus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  13. ^ Welk, Brian (October 12, 2021). "Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong Join James Gray's Armageddon Time With Anne Hathaway". TheWrap. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  14. ^ Donnelly, Matt; Vary, Adam B. (May 19, 2022). "Jessica Chastain Plays Surprise Role as Maryanne Trump, Donald Trump's Sister, in Armageddon Time". Variety. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  15. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 22, 2021). "Armageddon Time: Andrew Polk Boards James Gray's Focus Features Coming-Of-Age Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  16. ^ Haun, Harry (December 3, 2021). "The Book of Tovah: From Jewish Cheerleader to Yentl to Dr. Ruth". Observer Media. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 24, 2022). "Tulsa King: Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza & Jay Will Join Sylvester Stallone In Paramount+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "Anne Hathaway, James Gray Tear up During Seven-Minute Emotional Cannes Standing Ovation for Armageddon Time". May 19, 2022.
  19. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 7, 2022). "'Armageddon Time' Release Date: James Gray's Focus Features Drama Set For Fall". Deadline.
  20. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 7, 2022). "Armageddon Time Release Date: James Gray's Focus Features Drama Set For Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  21. ^ "Armageddon Time". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 4, 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  22. ^ "Armageddon Time". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  23. ^ "Armageddon Time". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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