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Stone
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Curran
Written byAngus MacLachlan
Produced byHolly Wiersma
David Mimran
Jordan Schur
StarringRobert De Niro
Edward Norton
Milla Jovovich
CinematographyMaryse Alberti
Edited byAlexandre de Franceschi
Production
company
Mimran Schur Pictures
Distributed byOverture Films
Release dates
  • September 10, 2010 (2010-09-10) (TIFF)
  • October 8, 2010 (2010-10-08) (United States)
CountryTemplate:Film US
LanguageEnglish
Budget$22 million
Box office$7,995,638.[1]

Stone is a 2010 American thriller film directed by John Curran and starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Milla Jovovich. Most of the filming was done in Washtenaw County, Michigan.[2]

Plot

Gerald "Stone" Creeson, serving time for Arson, is coming up for a parole hearing. To increase his chances for an early release, he tries to manipulate correctional officer Jack Mabrey by playing psychological games and having his wife Lucetta seduce Mabrey.

Cast

Enver Gjokaj and Pepper Binkley appear as younger versions of Jack and Madylyn Mabrey, respectively. Many Ypsilanti residents appear as extras.[2]

Production

The film was directed by John Curran,[6] from a screenplay by Angus MacLachlan. Originally written by MacLachlan in 2000 as a play, it has been performed once, in 2003 as a staged reading. In 2005, MacLachlan turned it into a screenplay aiming for a 2010 release. [3] The film was overseen by Mimran Schur Pictures, with the aid of producer Holly Wiersma.[6] Stone is the debut of Mimran Schur Pictures, formed in 2010 by private investor David Mimran and long-time music business executive and former Geffen Records President Jordan Schur.[4] Stone Productions, the film's production company,[2] also aided in the production of the film.

Filming

Filming began on May 18, 2009, in Michigan. Prison scenes were filmed at the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility in Blackman Township.[7] The Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Ypsilanti hosted filming for two days. The funeral service and a few outside scenes were filmed at the Church, with locals as extras.[2] Mast Road, in Dexter, was closed for several weeks while the farmhouse scenes were shot at the historic Mast Farm house; and, at the end of the shoot, it was burned down.[citation needed]

Filming was interrupted on June 5, 2009, when an intoxicated woman, who said she was a fan of De Niro, got past security and accosted him. She was arrested and admitted to a local hospital. It is unknown whether she faced criminal charges.[8][9]

Release

Following a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, Stone premiered in the United States at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on September 24, 2010.[10]

Reception

Stone has received generally mixed reviews. Review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes reports that 47% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 79 reviews, with an average score of 5.8/10.[11] Metacritic gave the film an average score of 57/100 based 22 reviews.[12]

At 18/11/2010 the movie has grossed $7,995,638.

Awards

Milla received the Hollywood Spotlight Award for her work in Stone at 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills

References

  1. ^ "Stone (2010) - Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "De Niro flick films in Ypsilanti". Ann Arbor News. Ann Arbor News. Retrieved November 18, 2009.
  3. ^ a b Tim Clodfelter. "Top actors film MacLachlan screenplay". Winston-Salem Journal. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved November 18, 2009. [dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c Tatiana Siegel (May 6, 2009). "De Niro, Norton to star in Stone". Variety. Retrieved November 18, 2009.
  5. ^ "MARTIN SHEEN, FRANCES CONROY AND BRIAN GERAGHTY TO STAR IN "THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES"". Theater in Los Angeles. Theater in Los Angeles. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Robert De Niro and Edward Norton to star in 'Stone'". shockya.com. Retrieved November 18, 2009.
  7. ^ "Robert De Niro, Edward Norton filming new movie "Stone" at Southern Michigan Correctional Facility in Jackson". mlive.com. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  8. ^ "De Niro accosted by drunk fan on movie set". Thaindian News. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  9. ^ "Robert De Niro - De Niro accosted by drunk fan". ContactMusic.com. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  10. ^ "Edward Norton in Austin for premiere of 'Stone'" News 8 Austin. Sep 25, 2010.
  11. ^ "Stone Movie Reviews, Pictures". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  12. ^ "Stone (2008):Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
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