Ida Red (film)

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Ida Red
Ida Red.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Swab
Written byJohn Swab
Produced by
  • Robert Ogden Barnum
  • John Swab
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Edited byJohn David Allen
Music byDavid Sardy
Production
companies
  • Roxwell Films
  • BondIt Media Capital
Distributed bySaban Films
Release dates
  • August 11, 2021 (2021-08-11) (Locarno)
  • November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ida Red is a 2021 American crime drama film written and directed by John Swab and starring Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo and Josh Hartnett.

It had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on August 11, 2021, and it is was released in the United States on November 5, 2021 by Saban Films.

Cast[]

Production[]

Principal photography occurred in August and September 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[6][7][8][9]

Release[]

It had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival in August 11, 2021.[10] It will have its North American premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, also in August 2021.[11] Prior to, Saban Films acquired U.S. and U.K. distribution rights to the film.[12] It is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2021.

Reception[]

Angie Han, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, criticized the first scene as "set in tedium and confusion" but highlighted two memorable elements categorizing them in "what-does-this-remind-me-of feeling" part of the film and Grillo's performance. However, Han said that Ida Red does not make much impression and concluded, writing that "[the film] turns out to be just the latest faint echo of stories we’ve heard too many times already."[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ida Red". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Bang Showbiz (27 August 2020). "Melissa Leo leads the cast of Ida Red". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b TV News Desk (26 August 2020). "Frank Grillo, Melissa Leo & Josh Hartnett Will Star in IDA RED". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (26 August 2020). "'Ida Red': Frank Grillo, Melissa Leo & Josh Hartnett Lead Cast In Action-Thriller Shot During The Pandemic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  5. ^ White, James (26 August 2020). "Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo And Josh Hartnett Starring In Crime Thriller Ida Red". Empire. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  6. ^ McDonnell, Brandy (2 September 2020). "Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo and Josh Hartnett starring in Oklahoma filmmaker John Swab's new feature 'Ida Red,' now filming in Tulsa". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  7. ^ Smith, Michael (27 August 2020). "Tulsa's John Swab announces his fourth film, 'Ida Red,' and he's filming in Tulsa again". Tulsa World. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Feature film 'Ida Red' shot in Tulsa during pandemic". KJRH-TV. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  9. ^ Brown, Brigid. "Melissa Leo Filmed Crime Thriller 'Ida Red' During Quarantine". BBC America. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  10. ^ Grater, Tom (July 1, 2021). "Locarno Unveils 2021 Line-Up: Abel Ferrara's Ethan Hawke-Starrer 'Zeros And Ones' To World Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  11. ^ Lang, Jamie (July 21, 2021). "Takashi Miike's 'The Great Yokai War – Guardians' to Close Quebec's Fantasia Festival 2021". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  12. ^ Ritman, Alex (July 8, 2021). "Cannes: Saban Lands Josh Hartnett, Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo Action-Thriller 'Ida Red' for U.S., U.K. (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  13. ^ Han, Angie (26 October 2021). "'Ida Red': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 October 2021.

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