Clementine (2019 film)

Clementine is an 2019 American romantic drama film written and directed by Lara Gallagher. It stars Otmara Marrero, Sydney Sweeney, Will Brittain and Sonya Walger.

Clementine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLara Gallagher
Produced by
  • Aimee Lynn Barenburg
  • Davis Priestley
  • Karina Ripper
Written byLara Gallagher
Starring
Music byKaty Jarzebowski
CinematographyAndres Karu
Edited byAlexander Morris
Production
companies
  • High Pony Pictures
  • Revery
Distributed byOscilloscope
Release date
  • April 27, 2019 (2019-04-27) (Tribeca)
  • May 8, 2020 (2020-05-08) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019. It was released on May 8, 2020 to virtual cinemas, by Oscilloscope because of the COVID-19 pandemic[2][3]

Plot

Karen (Marrero), reeling from the end of a same-sex relationship, seeks refuge in her ex's lake house and meets Lana (Sweeney), a provocative young woman with whom she explores a complicated new relationship.[4]

Cast

Production

In October 2017, it was announced Otmara Marrero, Sydney Sweeney, Will Brittain, and Sonya Walger joined the cast of the film, with Lara Gallagher directing from a screenplay she wrote. Aimee Lynn Barneburg, Karina Ripper, and Davis Priestley are producing while Kim Bailey and Isabel Marden will serve as executive producers.[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019.[6] Shortly after, Oscilloscope acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[7] It is scheduled to be released on May 8, 2020.[8]

Critical response

Clementine received mixed to positive reviews. As of July 2020, 65% of the 49 reviews compiled on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 6.16/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Clementine struggles to engage as an erotic thriller, but is often held together by the well-acted friendship at its core."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 55 out of 100, based on twelve critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[10] The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised Sweeney and Marreo's chemistry and Gallagher's direction, but criticized the script.[11][12]

References
  1. "Clementine". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  2. Kennedy, Lisa (May 7, 2020). "'Clementine': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. Debruge, Peter (May 8, 2020). "New Movies to Watch This Week: 'Becoming,' 'Valley Girl,' 'How to Build a Girl'". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. Wilson, Lena (April 29, 2019). "'Clementine': A Leaden Lesbian Love Story, Lands With A Thud [Tribeca Review]". The Playlist. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (October 5, 2017). "'StartUp's Otmara Marrero, Sydney Sweeney & More Cast In 'Clementine'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  6. Hayes, Dade (March 5, 2019). "Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Feature Lineup, With Screen Time For John DeLorean, Muhammad Ali, Chelsea Manning". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  7. Fleming Jr, Mike (November 21, 2019). "Oscilloscope Acquires U.S. Rights To Lara Jean Gallagher-Directed 'Clementine' For 2020 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  8. "Clementine". Oscolliscope. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  9. "Clementine (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  10. "Clementine Review". Metacritic. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  11. Magidson, Joey (May 9, 2019). "Tribeca Film Review: 'Clementine' Explores Post-Breakup Emotions • AwardsCircuit.com by Clayton Davis". AwardsCircuit.com by Clayton Davis. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  12. Carpico, Marisa. "Tribeca Review: Clementine". thepopbreak.com. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
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