Captain Fantastic (film)
Captain Fantastic | |
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Directed by | Matt Ross |
Written by | Matt Ross |
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Cinematography | Stéphane Fontaine |
Edited by | Joseph Krings |
Music by | Alex Somers |
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Distributed by | Bleecker Street |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Captain Fantastic is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Matt Ross and starring Viggo Mortensen. The story centers on a man who attempts to reintegrate into society after living in isolation for a decade. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016.[1] It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3] It is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016, by Bleecker Street.[4]
Synopsis
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Cast
- Viggo Mortensen as Ben
- George MacKay as Bodevan
- Samantha Isler as Kielyr
- Annalise Basso as Vespyr
- Nicholas Hamilton as Rellian
- Shree Crooks as Zaja
- Charlie Shotwell as Nai
- Kathryn Hahn as Harper
- Trin Miller as Leslie
- Steve Zahn as Dave
- Elijah Stevenson as Justin
- Teddy Van Ee as Jackson
- Erin Moriarty as Karin
- Missi Pyle as Ellen
- Frank Langella as the grandfather
- Ann Dowd as Abigail
Production
In February 2014, it was announced that Viggo Mortensen had joined the cast of the film portraying the role of an idealistic father.[5] It was also announced that Matt Ross would be directing the film from a screenplay he wrote with, Lynette Howell and Jamie Patricof producing under the Electric City Entertainment banner.[5] In June 2014, it was announced that George MacKay, Annalise Basso, Samantha Isler, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks and newcomer Charlie Shotwell had all been cast in the film.[6] It was also announced that Shivani Rawat and Nimitt Mankad’s ShivHans Pictures has come aboard to finance the film with Monica Levinson executive producing.[6] In July 2014, Frank Langella joined the cast of the film.[7] In August 2014, it was announced that Steve Zahn, Kathryn Hahn, Missi Pyle and Erin Moriarty had all been cast in the film.[8]
Principal photography on the film commenced in July 2014, in Western Washington.[9]
Release
In July 2014, eOne Entertainment acquired international distribution rights to the film.[10] In August 2014, it was announced that Bleecker Street would distribute the film in the United States.[11] The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016.[1][12] The film is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016.[4] The film was aired in Un Certain Regard at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, with Matt Ross winning the Best Director prize.[13]
Reception
Captain Fantastic has received generally positive reviews from critics. It holds a 71% "Fresh" rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10.[14] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".[15]
Alonso Duralde of The Wrap gave the film a positive review, saying "The movie really belongs to Mortensen, who allows Ben to be exasperating, arrogant and impatient but also warm, loving and caring. He’s a tough but adoring father, a grieving widower and an angry defender of his wife’s final wishes, and Mortensen plays all these notes and more with subtlety and grace".[16] Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review, saying "Boasting half a dozen impressive youth performances alongside a leading role that takes full advantage of Mortensen’s own sensitive, back-to-nature spirit, “Captain Fantastic” easily ranks among the most polished and relatable of this year’s Sundance offerings."[17]
References
- ^ a b "SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL". sundance.org. December 7, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ a b Penderson, Erik (February 4, 2016). "'Captain Fantastic' Gets Summer Release From Bleecker Street". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen To Star In Electric City's 'Captain Fantastic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Yamato (June 27, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen Starrer 'Captain Fantastic' Adds Cast Of Youngsters". Jen. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (July 18, 2014). "Frank Langella To Star With Viggo Mortensen In 'Captain Fantastic'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (August 4, 2014). "'Captain Fantastic' Enlists More Cast As eOne Boards Viggo Mortensen Pic". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Keary, Polly (July 22, 2014). "Viggo Mortensen filming in upper Sky Valley". MonroeMonitor.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Nancy Tartaglione. "eOne Takes International On Captain Fantastic, Zahn, Hahn, Pyle, Moriarty Join Film | Deadline". deadline.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (August 13, 2014). "Toronto: Former Focus Co-CEO Andrew Karpen Launches New Distribution Company". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Captain Fantastic". Sundance.org. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ ‘Olli Mäki,’ ‘Captain Fantastic’ Win Big in Un Certain Regard at Cannes
- ^ "Captain Fantastic (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Captain Fantastic". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Duralde, Alonso (January 24, 2016). "Captain Fantastic' Sundance Review: Viggo Mortensen Raises an Off-the-Grid Family in This Touching Dramedy". TheWrap.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Debrudge, Peter (January 23, 2016). "Sundance Film Review 'Captain Fantastic'". Variety.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.