Alice (2022 film)
Alice | |
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Directed by | Krystin Ver Linden |
Written by | Krystin Ver Linden |
Produced by | Peter Lawson |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Alex Disenhof |
Edited by | Byron Smith, ACE |
Music by | Common |
Production companies |
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Distributed by | Roadside Attractions Vertical Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $176,120[2] |
Alice is a 2022 American crime thriller film, written and directed by Krystin Ver Linden, in her directorial debut. It stars Keke Palmer, Jonny Lee Miller, Common, Gaius Charles, and Alicia Witt. The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022,[3] and was released in the United States on March 18, 2022, by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment. It received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot[]
A woman (Palmer) is enslaved on a 19th-century plantation in Georgia. Attempting to escape, she realizes it’s actually 1973, and meets a truck driver (Common) who helps her adjust to the time period. She persuades him to go back with her to the plantation so that she can exact revenge on her cruel former owner (Miller).
Cast[]
- Keke Palmer as Alice
- Jonny Lee Miller as Paul Bennet
- Common as Frank
- Gaius Charles as Joseph
- Alicia Witt as Rachel
Production[]
In September 2019, it was announced Krystin Ver Linden would direct and write the film.[4] In June 2020, Keke Palmer, Common, Jonny Lee Miller, and Sinqua Walls joined the cast of the film, with Palmer also serving as an executive producer.[5][6][7] In November 2020, Gaius Charles and Alicia Witt joined the cast of the film.[8]
Principal photography began in October 2020 in Savannah, Georgia.[9]
Release[]
It had its premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022.[10] Prior to, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[11]
Reception[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 23% of 57 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.8/10. The website's consensus reads, "Alice's well-intentioned attempt to reckon with racism sadly misses the mark on multiple levels, although Keke Palmer's performance remains a consistent bright spot."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 52 out of 100 based on 17 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[13]
References[]
- ^ Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 9, 2021). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Alice (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (2021-12-09). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 16, 2019). "Krystin Ver Linden to Direct Slavery Drama 'Alice' for Stampede, Steel Springs (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (June 11, 2020). "Keke Palmer to Star in True-Story Thriller 'Alice'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 24, 2020). "Common, 'Elementary's Jonny Lee Miller Join Keke Palmer In 'Alice' Indie Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 25, 2020). "'American Soul' Star Sinqua Walls Cast In Krystin Ver Linden's 'Alice' Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 30, 2020). "Alicia Witt to Star in Slave Thriller 'Alice' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ "'ALICE' Starring Common, Keke Palmer Open Casting Call & Auditions (UPDATE)". Project Casting. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (2021-12-09). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 16, 2021). "Vertical Entertainment And Roadside Attractions Land Domestic Rights To Keke Palmer-Common Pic 'Alice' Prior To Sundance Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alice_2022
- ^ https://www.metacritic.com/movie/alice-2022
External links[]
- 2022 films
- English-language films
- 2022 directorial debut films
- 2022 crime thriller films
- American films
- American crime thriller films
- Films about American slavery
- Films set in 1973
- Films set in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Films shot in Savannah, Georgia