Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt:
Kimmy vs the Reverend
Kimmy v Reverend poster.jpg
Official release poster
Directed byClaire Scanlon
Written by
Based onUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Inwood
Edited byKyle Gilman
Music byJeff Richmond
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • May 12, 2020 (2020-05-12)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend is a 2020 interactive film sequel to the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, directed by Claire Scanlon. It stars Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess and Carol Kane. The special was nominated for two Emmy Awards: Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Tituss Burgess.

The movie employs interactive technology to allow the audience to choose their own adventure and various choices they make early on also impact how the story ends with multiple possible endings.[1]

Plot[]

Due to the interactive nature of the film, the film offers various possible "endings" that lead to the movie ending earlier depending on choices the viewer makes. However all early endings result in the audience being re-routed to a choice that extends the story with the final shape of the film resembling the following plot points:

Kimmy Schmidt, now a hugely successful children's author, plans her wedding to Prince Frederick (Daniel Radcliffe), 13th in line for the throne of England. Joining her are her friends Titus Andromedon, Lillian Kaushtupper, and Jacqueline White. When looking in her backpack, Kimmy finds a Choose Your Own Adventure-style book she's never seen in a hidden pocket. After reading the book and realizing it wasn't one of hers she decides to travel to the prison in Durnsville, Indiana to question Richard Wayne Gary Wayne, the man who kept her captive for fifteen years, with Titus coming with her as support.

After realizing that Prince Frederick has never had a girlfriend before Kimmy, Lillian suggests he spend the night before his wedding coming to terms with his past and realizing how amazing Kimmy is. Left alone on the set of Titus' new action film Jaqueline attempts to keep the secret that Titus is gone from the production staff.

In Durnsville Richard Wayne Gary Wayne reveals to Kimmy that he had a second underground bunker. Using clues found in the book Kimmy and Titus go looking for the second bunker, their journey made even more imperative when they learn Richard Wayne Gary Wayne has escaped from prison and clearly means to go to the bunker himself.

Kimmy and Titus are eventually separated when Kimmy finds Richard Wayne Gary Wayne and goes running after him. She manages to catch up to him when he trips on a branch and severely injures his ankle. When he claims that he cannot remember where the underground bunker is located Kimmy decides to fashion him a splint and help him return home only to discover the door to the hidden bunker. She manages to free the women inside.

Later on Kimmy marries Prince Frederick in a wedding officiated by Xanthippe.

Cast[]

Production[]

The special was written using Netflix's Branch Manager technology to "push comedy to places it's never been before."[2]

The trailer for the special was released on April 15, 2020, starting much speculation and excitement from fans.[3]

Release and reception[]

The film was released on Netflix on May 12, 2020. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has an approval rating of 94%, based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 7.81/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Kimmy and company return as resilient as ever in a fun and fast paced special that makes excellent use of its interactive capabilities to produce maximum fabulosity."[4]

Awards and nominations[]

Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
72nd Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Television Movie Robert Carlock, Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, David Miner, Sam Means, Meredith Scardino, Eric Gurian & Kerry Orent Nominated [5]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Tituss Burgess Nominated
20th Annual Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series Nominated [6]
17th Annual Gold Derby Awards Supporting Actor in a Movie/Limited Series Nominated [7]
Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Motion Picture N/A Nominated [8]

References[]

  1. ^ Ivie, Devon (May 12, 2020). "The Many Endings of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Interactive Special, Explained". Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 26, 2020). "'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. The Reverend': Tina Fey Takes Us Behind The Scenes, Reveals Comedy Science Of Interactive Special". Deadline. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Breaking News - "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend" - An All-New Interactive Special Premieres May 12 | TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. the Reverend, retrieved November 14, 2020
  5. ^ "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend". Television Academy. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Watchmen & Insecure Pace the Black Reel Awards for TV Nominations". Black Reel Awards. June 18, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Wloszczyna, Daniel Montgomery,Chris Beachum,Marcus James Dixon,Joyce Eng,Zach Laws,Paul Sheehan,Susan; Montgomery, Daniel; Beachum, Chris; Dixon, Marcus James; Eng, Joyce; Laws, Zach; Sheehan, Paul; Wloszczyna, Susan (July 30, 2020). "2020 Gold Derby TV Awards nominations: 'Succession,' 'Schitt's Creek' and 'The Good Place' among top contenders". GoldDerby. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "24th Annual TV Awards (2019-20) - Online Film & Television Association". Retrieved November 14, 2020.

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