[19], In its opening weekend, the film grossed $323,743 in 94 theaters in the United States, ranking #17 at the box office. The Grand Seduction is based on the 2003 film Seducing Doctor Lewis (original French title La grande séduction). The Grand Seduction reeks of a pleasantness that makes for a very soothing watch. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. |, August 28, 2014 A great time no questions asked. The Grand Seduction is good-looking, well-cast and funny like an old CBC comedy. Reviews. The Stable Song Gregory Alan Isakov • That Sea, The Gambler. The Canadian-filmed Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was recognized as the winner of the Cineplex Golden Reel Award for the Canadian production that earns the highest domestic box office gross. [14][15], Upon the screening at TIFF, The Hollywood Reporter's John DeFore described the film as a "charming, wholly commercial little comedy" that is "formulaic but pleasing", and praised Gleeson's performance. Henry reconsiders the loan against bank instructions knowing that he will be fired. Actor Taylor Kitsch plays a young doctor recruited by a small coastal town in the movie “The Grand Seduction. | Rating: 2/5 The executive demands a bribe of $100,000 before the plant will be awarded to Tickle Head, as well as, expressing concern about the population in Tickle Head is too small for a factory. The Dardanelles are a Canadian folk music group from Newfoundland and Labrador. The Grand Seduction is not really a romcom. Her probably best known role is the recurring character Jessica 'Berlin' Rainer in the second and third season of the sci-fi series Defiance. December 23, 2014 Running time: 110 min. Rent the original, La Grande Séduction, instead. |, August 7, 2019 underrated and enjoyable film. It's sweet farce in the Waking Ned Devine genre, the tale of a village making an idiot out of a city slicker-a narrative heist, so to speak. The Grand Seduction, a critical and commercial hit that scored four Canadian Screen Award nominations including Best Film and won Best Supporting Actor for Gordon Pinsent, screened in 63 Film Circuit communities across Canada to over ten thousand viewers. Murray arranges for the "seduction" of Dr. Lewis to a long-term contract, lying to the townspeople this will guarantee the choice of Tickle Head as the location for the new factory. | Rating: 2/5, February 1, 2021 The cast is brilliant. At best, this aspires to the whimsical charm of Local Hero; at worst, it simply steals from it. They clearly missed the boat on this one. Already it has received 4 big Canadian Screen Awards nominations including Best Picture, Best Lead Actor Brendan Gleeson, Best Supporting Actor Gordon Pinsent and Best Adapted Screenplay Ken Scott, Michael Dowse. The Grand Seduction was released on Blu-ray on 16 September 2014 and DVD on 7 October 2014. Wouldn't be too much, would it, if I asked what in the name of God you're doing in our bed? [4] Initially, Michael Dowse was to direct the film but he dropped out due to "artistic differences" with producer Roger Frappier. The Grand Seduction – Barbara Doran, Roger Frappier. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. | Fresh (42) It's sweet farce in the Waking Ned Devine genre, the tale of a village making an idiot out of a city slicker-a narrative heist, so to speak. Cinemark Residents of a small fishing community in Newfoundland charm a doctor into becoming the town's full-time physician in order to secure a vital factory contract. and the Terms and Policies, See “The Guard” and “Local Hero” and leave “The Grand Seduction” on the shelf.• Robert Hammerle practices criminal law in Indianapolis. Overall critical reception to the film has been mixed. Henry denies the loan. | Rating: 3/5 The film was nominated in four categories for the Canadian Screen Awards, with Pinsent winning the award for Actor … This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Murray goes to bank to apply for a loan. It's ground-breaking and comforting fun from start to finish. Forgot your password? Murray reunites with his wife, and Henry has a new job, since he has been replaced with an ATM. Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson are magnificent, they have wonderful chemistry together. Barbara Doran. Sign up here. | Genre: Comedy, Rural life (North America), Employment work, Remake. God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya wins the 2019 Lux Film Prize. Directed by Don McKellar. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. A rundown of the 2014 CSA nominees for film. Brendan Gleeson, The Grand Seduction; Jake Gyllenhaal, Enemy; Daniel Radcliffe, The F Word; Rajesh Tailang, Siddharth; Gabrielle Marion-Rivard, Gabrielle; Cara Gee, Empire of Dirt; Isabelle Guérard, Rouge sang; Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs, Rhymes for Young Ghouls; Tatiana Maslany, Cas & Dylan; Actor in a supporting role Actress in a supporting role |, one of those nice stories that has great characters and a great setting. The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song. Coming Soon. 2. CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions. The Grand Seduction is not really a romcom. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Ken Scott. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Led by vocalists and guitarists Tom Power and Matthew Byrne, the band also includes Emilia Bartellas on fiddle, Aaron Collis on accordion and Rich Klaas on bodhran and percussion.. History. The company requires a doctor to be a resident of the town, and the community has been trying unsuccessfully to find one for last eight years. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Gordon Pinsent is a hoot. Adapted Screenplay. Maïna – Karine Martin, Michel Poulette, Yves Fortin. The petrochemical company executive visits the town and tells Murray, who posing as the mayor, the rival town of St. Anne has made a more attractive offer, including a bribe. Dublin Film Critics Circle announce annual awards 2019. Murray feels the community has a shared sense of purpose, good work ethics, and notes his parents' domestic bliss. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Release Date: 30 May 2014. Synopsis. Copyright © Fandango. [7] In May 2012, Don McKellar came on board as director. [1] Set in the fictional harbour of Tickle Head, principal photography started on 30 July 2012 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Grand Seduction. Coming Soon. The remake never manages to drum up much excitement for its sleepy hamlet rousing or for its characters, finally filled with purpose. | Rating: 2/5 We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. But, Murray presses the issue, and tells Henry that he could be easily be replaced by an ATM. Several years later, the men of Tickle Head (including Murray) line up at the town's post office to receive welfare cheques from post office clerk, Kathleen, and cash them with bank branch manager, Henry Tilley. It was a touch of the kind of warm-hearted pleasantry that this area is known for, and it’s the same atmosphere that “The Grand Seduction” was able to tap into for a genuinely pleasurable, homegrown experience. Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch doggy-paddle awkwardly through this lacklustre fishing village comedy. One of Canada's best imports in sometime. At a town meeting, the mayor tells Murray a petrochemical company is negotiating to build a factory in the town. To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary. The Grand Seduction is stunningly physically beautiful. Best Motion Picture. [18] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 57/100, indicating mixed or average reviews, based on 20 critical reviews. |, August 15, 2017 Director, Don McKellar crafts a wonderfully compelling and well-characterized movie. Read critic reviews. It's the whole threesome thing I'm not that comfortable with. WONDERFUL movie. In­stead there is a slow-building realization by the central character and the … The company agrees to build the factory. France’s Academie des Lumières announces nominees for Les Prix Lumières. [5] Taylor Kitsch's and Brendan Gleeson's participation was confirmed in July 2012. Murray resolves that a factory what the towns needs, and a resident doctor is the solution to his troubles. | Top Critics (30) it's funny that a film with two great actors failed to find a bigger audience besides the opinionated critics. 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Continue Reading Issue #5 A touching, sweet, charming and very funny film. The agent, the former mayor of Tickle Head, makes a deal with Dr. Lewis. The film was nominated in four categories for the Canadian Screen Awards, with Pinsent winning the award for Actor in a Supporting Role at the March 2014 ceremony.[3]. It's a bit of a soppy, sappy film that wastes Gleeson's talent and incidentally appears to imply that bribing oil-company executives is a victimless crime. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". For a change the Canadian landscape gets good exposure inThe Grand Seduction. |, August 29, 2014 Canadian Screen Award. Tom At The Farm (Tom À La Ferme) – Charles Gillibert, Nathanaël Karmitz, Xavier Dolan It's a saccharine crowd pleaser. The Grand Seduction Soundtrack By Matt Thomas Shivers Derby. Tickle Head Harbor looks like a place most people would actually like to visit, perhaps when something more exciting is happening there. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. | Rating: C+ As part of the ruse, he convinces the townspeople to pretend to play cricket, the doctor's favourite sport, and also he taps the doctor's phone to learn more ways to entice him to stay. All rights reserved. The film stars Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban and Gordon Pinsent. [5] He and Frappier planned the remake to be 80 per cent the same as the original. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Roger Frappier. | Rating: 2.5/4 Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. A beautiful movie filled with great characters, a gorgeous landscape and lots of love to go around. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. |, March 10, 2017 Shortly after it came out at Sundance Film Festival, an English-speaking version of the film was recommended. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. It's not so much the time that bothers me, as the fact that we're all here in bed together. Entertainment and Pop Culture from a Toronto Perspective with exclusive Celebrity Sightings, Film Reviews and Filming News. Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. After an impassioned speech by Murray, Dr. Lewis agrees to stay. In St. John's, Dr. Paul Lewis, a plastic surgeon, is flying home when a security agent finds cocaine in his luggage. … All Critics (70) |, August 28, 2014 Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role are Gabriel Arcand (The Dismantlement), Jake Gyllenhaal (Enemy), Daniel Radcliffe (The F Word), Brendan Gleeson (The Grand Seduction… Other notable nominees include Gordon Pinsent and Brendan Gleeson for Don McKellar’s The Grand Seduction, and Jay Baruchel for The Art of the Steal. The Grand Seduction is a 2013 Canadian comedy film directed by Don McKellar and written by Ken Scott and Michael Dowse.The film stars Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban and Gordon Pinsent.It is based on a 2003 French-Canadian film, La Grande Séduction.. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. |, December 14, 2018 It is based on a 2003 French-Canadian film, La Grande Séduction. Review: 'The Grand Seduction' is a virtually verbatim remake of 'Seducing Dr. Lewis,' only in English and moved from Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador. 28 songs. Later, Murray observes the mayor surreptitiously leaving town with his family for a job in St. John's, as well. [16] In her overview of the films shown at TIFF, Monika Bartyzel of The Week wrote: "The Grand Seduction is a super-sweet community tale sparked by the inclusion of McKellar's wry humor. The Grand Seduction La Grande Séduction à L'anglaise (DVD) : "To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary"- … | Rotten (28). | Rating: 2/5 Afterwards, Kathleen tells Dr. Lewis the truth, causing him to confront Murray angrily just as the executive is signing the paperwork for the factory. Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr. Best Netflix Shows and Series To Binge (January 2021), The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (January 2021), 100 Best Movies on Amazon Prime To Watch (January 2021). By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. The film stars Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban and Gordon Pinsent. The filmmakers hope for a fable-like charm rather than gritty credibility, but the whole thing feels as cynical as the villagers' convoluted mission. It's a film overflowing with charm from end to end."[17]. The Grand Seduction (2013) The Grand Seduction. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. How is it possible that I saw this on DVD before I saw it in a theater yesterday? In the Yard Del Water Gap • … The lack of character depth and the contrived plot won’t be placing it near any top ten lists, but there are far worse ways to spend two hours in a theatre these days. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Regal Michael Dowse. |, January 12, 2019 I can't imagine anyone not loving it. The Grand Seduction can't quite live up to the classic dramedies it seems to consciously evoke, but ambles sweetly enough to charm viewers in its own right. The nominees are Call Me Fitz, Gavin Crawford’s Wild West, Mr. D, Seed and Tiny Plastic Men. Check all the awards won and nominated for by Gordon Pinsent - Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2014) , Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series (2013) , Gemini Award for Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series (2011) and more awards. Breezy, mildly confusing and charmingly off-kilter The Grand Seduction is an English-language Canadian film that tickles the funnybone in its cheeky conviction detailing the desperate economic times of a financially-strapped Newfoundland fishing village. Empire of Dirt, Gabrielle, The Grand Seduction, Maina and Tom at the Farm. Writers: Ken Scott, Michael Dowse, Ken Scott (film "La Grande Séduction") Awards: 2 wins & 7 nominations. The Directors Guild of Canada has released its list of nominees for the 13th edition of its annual awards, with the directors of The F Word, Cas & Dylan and Continuum among those up for best direction awards.. [9] The film was also shot in Red Cliffe, Bonavista Bay and in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. It begins with young boy, Murray French, narrating the story about his father, a fishermen in the small community of Tickle Head, Newfoundland and Labrador. The film ends with a satisfied ending similar to Murray's opening flashback. | Rating: 4/5 Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. 1. One of the most enjoyable and heartfelt movies of the year. Don’t let the title of this charming romp from EOne Entertainment fool you – little sexiness is on display here. Later, the factory has opened, bringing dignity back to the town again. Cheery Gleeson and craggy Gordon Pinset steal the show. Cinemark On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 59% based on reviews from 69 critics. Adding to the indignity, Murray's wife is leaving him for a job in St. John's. [10] Filming wrapped in September 2012. [6] In April 2012, Scott left the project to focus on the remaking of his Starbuck film. I loved it. The Grand Seduction movie reviews & Metacritic score: Tickle Cove, a small fishing village, must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. In exchange for overlooking his possession of cocaine, Dr. Lewis agrees to live in Tickle Head for one month. With Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban, Gordon Pinsent. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, How to Pick a Good Rom-Com Based on Its Poster, Everything You Need to Know About the Snyder Cut of. You're almost there! The film was expected to start shooting on 28 August 2011, but it got delayed. It is based on a 2003 French-Canadian film, La Grande Séduction. Coming Soon, Regal Nominee. We're in the thick of awards season -- the BAFTA nominations were just announced, ... ("Tom At The Farm"), and Newfoundland love song "The Grand Seduction," directed by Don McKellar. Gordon Pinsent & Mary Walsh (The Grand Seduction) - Interview Mark Critch & Cathy Jones (The Grand Seduction) - Interview Taylor Kitsch (The Grand Seduction) - Interview Coming Soon. the mysteries of distribution. This is all about duels between rugged veterans. The nominees were announced in Toronto last month, ... (The Grand Seduction) will vie for Best Supporting Actor. Ken Scott, who wrote the original script, was then attached at the direction of the film. 6:00 0:30. [8], In 2011, there had been talks to have Robin Williams in the film but scheduling conflicts got in the way. The Grand Seduction is a 2013 Canadian comedy film directed by Don McKellar and written by Ken Scott and Michael Dowse. [11], The film was premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Meanwhile, the town's deception and favourable attention persuades Lewis to stay, helped by the discovery that his fiancée, Helen, has been cheating on him with his best friend. Totally fine. A blissful and engaging comedy that will have you laughing and loving every minute of it. The film also starring Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights), was produced by Barbara Doran and Roger Frappier, and directed by Don McKellar. Don't have an account? South Korea, Spain and Canada were all interested in doing a remake but only Canada, France and Italy ultimately developed remakes. When he is not in the courtroom or working diligently in his Pennsylvania Street office, Bob can likely be found at one of his favorite movie theaters watching and preparing to review the latest films. She also played in Barney's Version (2010) alongside Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman, and The Grand Seduction starring Brendan Gleeson in 2013. |, August 29, 2014 Nominations & Awards. [12][13] It was also selected as the opening film of the Atlantic Film Festival and the Calgary International Film Festival. Play on Spotify.
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