Lemon (2017 film)

Lemon is an American comedy-drama film directed by Janicza Bravo, from a screenplay by Bravo and Brett Gelman. It stars Gelman, Judy Greer, Michael Cera, Shiri Appleby, Fred Melamed, Rhea Perlman, David Paymer, Gillian Jacobs, Jon Daly, Martin Starr, Megan Mullally, Jeff Garlin, Elizabeth De Razzo, Marla Gibbs and Nia Long.

Lemon
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJanicza Bravo
Produced by
  • David Bernon
  • Paul Bernon
  • Houston King
  • Sam Slater
  • Han West
Written by
Starring
Music byHeather Christian
CinematographyJason McCormick
Edited byJoi McMillon
Production
company
Distributed byMagnolia Pictures
Release date
  • January 22, 2017 (2017-01-22) (Sundance)
  • August 18, 2017 (2017-08-18) (United States)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017. It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on August 18, 2017, by Magnolia Pictures.

Plot

Isaac (Brett Gelman) watches his life unravel after his girlfriend (Judy Greer) breaks up with him.

Cast

Production

In August 2016, it was announced that Brett Gelman, Judy Greer, Michael Cera, Nia Long, Fred Melamed, Shiri Appleby, Rhea Perlman, David Paymer, Gillian Jacobs, Megan Mullally, Martin Starr, Jeff Garlin and Marla Gibbs would star in the film, with Janicza Bravo directing and executive producing the film from a screenplay she wrote alongside Gelman. Paul Bernon, Sam Slater, David Bernon, Han West, Houston King, Christine Vachon, and David Hinojosa would serve as producers and executive producers, respectively, under their Burn Later Productions and Killer Films banners.[1][2][3]

Filming

Principal photography concluded in August 2016.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017.[4] [5] The film also opened the 46th International Film Festival Rotterdam January 25, 2017.[6] It also screened at South by Southwest on March 10, 2017.[7][8] Shortly after, Magnolia Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] It was released on August 18, 2017.[10]

Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 56% based on 45 reviews, with an average rating of 4.99 out of 10.[11] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 59 out of 100 based on reviews from 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]

Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film, and wrote: "Lemon represents a feature debut of unusual assurance and control with a style all its own."[13]

Variety's Owen Gleiberman gave it a mixed review: "Lemon is a comedy of miserablism that keeps poking you in the ribs — and, quite often, fails to hit the rib it’s aiming for. Yet it’s a watchable curio, because beneath it all the director, the Panamanian-born Janicza Bravo, has a more conventional sensibility than she lets on."[14]

References
  1. Hipes, Patrick (August 17, 2016). "Brett Gelman-Starring Indie 'Lemon' Wraps; Janicza Bravo's Feature Directorial Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  2. McNary, Dave (August 17, 2016). "Michael Cera, Brett Gelman Starring in Dark Comedy 'Lemon'". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  3. Kay, Jeremy (August 17, 2016). "US Briefs: Burn Later Productions, Killer Films cast 'Lemon'". Screen International. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  4. "2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED". Sundance Film Festival. November 29, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  5. "Printable Film Guide" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  6. "IFFR 2017 to open with Lemon". IFFR. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  7. "Lemon". South by Southwest. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 8, 2017). "SXSW 2017 Lineup: 'Baby Driver', 'Free Fire', 'Muppet Guys Talking' & Docus That Matter In Trump Era". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 10, 2017). "Janicza Bravo Feature Directorial Debut 'Lemon' Acquired By Magnolia – SXSW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  10. Crust, Kevin (April 21, 2017). "Every single movie coming out this summer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  11. "Lemon (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  12. "Lemon". Metacritic. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  13. Todd McCarthy (Jul 14, 2017). "'Lemon': Film Review | Sundance 2017". The Hollywood Reporter.
  14. Gleiberman, Owen (25 January 2017). "Film Review: 'Lemon'". Variety.
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