Monday (2020 film)
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Directed by | Argyris Papadimitropoulos |
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Cinematography | Christos Karamanis |
Edited by | Napoleon Stratogiannakis |
Music by | Alexis Grapsas |
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Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 116 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
Box office | $30,932[2][3] |
Monday is a 2020 drama film directed by Argyris Papadimitropoulos, from a screenplay he wrote with Rob Hayes. It stars Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough.
The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival as part of TIFF Industry Selects. It was released in the United States on April 16, 2021, by IFC Films. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot[]
When Mickey is introduced to Chloe one hot summer night in Athens, the attraction between the pair is immediately palpable—so palpable that before they know it they're waking up naked on the beach on Saturday morning.[4]
Cast[]
- Sebastian Stan as Mickey
- Denise Gough as Chloe
- Dominique Tipper as Bastian
- Vangelis Mourikis as Takis
- Andreas Konstantinou as Christos
- Syllas Tzoumerkas as Manos
- Sofia Kokkali as Stephanie
Production[]
In August 2018, it was announced Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough had joined the cast of the film, with Argyris Papadimitropoulos directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Rob Hayes.[5]
Release[]
The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of TIFF Industry Selects.[6] It was scheduled to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 15, 2020.[7] However, the festival was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] In February 2021, IFC Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for a April 16, 2021, release.[9]
Reception[]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on 74 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Monday has attractive leads and a beautifully filmed setting, but fatal character flaws undermine the impact of this turbulent romance."[10] According to Metacritic, which sampled 23 critics and calculated a weighted average score of 57 out of 100, the film received "mixed or average reviews".[11]
Screen Rant gave the film a 2 out of 5 stars rating, stating that the film "fumbles its way through after a strong start and isn't interested in exploring or developing its characters as individuals or as a couple."[12]
References[]
- ^ "Monday". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Monday". The Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Monday". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "'Monday' Summary & Ending, Explained - Relationships Should Reset Themselves | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 20, 2018). "Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough To Star In 'Monday' From 'Before Midnight', 'The Iron Lady' & 'Loving' Producers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 1, 2020). "Toronto Fest: 30 Virtual Market Titles Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 5, 2021). "IFC Acquires 'Monday,' Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough Greece Romancer Set For April 16 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Monday (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "Monday Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ "Monday Review: A Romantic Drama That Lacks Overall Direction". ScreenRant. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
External links[]
- 2020 films
- English-language films
- American films
- British films
- Greek films
- American drama films
- British drama films
- Greek drama films
- English-language Greek films
- IFC Films films
- Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2020 drama films