Alice (2022 film)

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Alice
Directed byKrystin Ver Linden
Written byKrystin Ver Linden
Produced byPeter Lawson
Starring
CinematographyAlex Disenhof
Edited byByron Smith, ACE
Music byCommon
Production
companies
  • Stampede Ventures
  • Steel Springs Pictures
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23) (Sundance)[1]
  • March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Alice is a 2022 American 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.

It had its premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in January 23, 2022.[2] It is scheduled to be released on March 18, 2022 by Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment.

Plot[]

A woman is enslaved on a 19th-century plantation in Georgia. Upon her escape, she discovers that it is actually 1973.

Cast[]

Production[]

In September 2019, it was announced Krystin Ver Linden would direct and write the film.[3] 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.[4][5][6] In November 2020, Gaius Charles and Alicia Witt joined the cast of the film.[7]

Principal photography began in October 2020 in Savannah, Georgia.[8]

Release[]

It had its premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022.[9] Prior to, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[10]

Reception[]

The film received negative reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 24% of 33 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The website's critical 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."[11]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (September 16, 2019). "Krystin Ver Linden to Direct Slavery Drama 'Alice' for Stampede, Steel Springs (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Gardner, Chris (June 11, 2020). "Keke Palmer to Star in True-Story Thriller 'Alice'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 30, 2020). "Alicia Witt to Star in Slave Thriller 'Alice' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "'ALICE' Starring Common, Keke Palmer Open Casting Call & Auditions (UPDATE)". Project Casting. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Alice". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 1, 2022.

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