Image: Sony Pictures Classics
Ethan Hawke (training Day) is headlining the period drama which was released in theaters for the first time last October after a successful film festival run. The film has been available on VOD platforms for a short time, but will soon make its SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) debut on Netflix in the United States on February 14.
directed the film richard linklater (Hit Man, Apollo 10 1/12: A Space Age Childhood) and written by Robert Kaplow. hawk the stars are aligned margaret qualley (Substance), bobby cannavale (station agent), And Andrew Scott (we are all strangers).
Per Sony Pictures official websiteHere’s what you can expect from the story:
“On the evening of March 31, 1943, famed songwriter Lorenz Hart faced his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s Bar, while his former collaborator Richard Rodgers was celebrating the opening night of his phenomenal hit musical ‘Oklahoma!’
It was released by exclusive distributor Sony Pictures Classics, known for films such as call me by your name, Sprain, midnight in Paris, loveAnd Father.
Why blue moon Coming to Netflix?
Starting in 2022, Netflix has worked with the distributor and its parent company to have the first window (now extended to the early 2030s). For uninitiated, this means that Netflix offers the film for the first 18 months after its theatrical and PVOD window.
Critical reception and Oscar buzz
This film is a welcome step ahead of the Oscars ceremony blue moon Up for two awards. Hawke was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, and Kaplow received a commendation for his original screenplay.
Despite heavy buzz, reviews from critics are stellar Film with a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes At the time of publication. for peter bradshaw Guardian Said, “Ethan Hawke is superb in Richard Linklater’s bitter Broadway breakup drama… [playing] He was heading towards despair because of the brilliant talent of lyricist Lorenz Hart.”
elsewhere, next best picture While the film was called “witty and fast-paced” hollywood reporter praised both lead actors, mentioning their mesmerizing abilities and ultimately calling the film “beautifully executed”.
Image: Sony Pictures Classics
It’s going to be a busy month for new SVOD debuts in February. Netflix is not only getting a number of Universal movies in the first window, but it will also serve as an SVOD home trap House, Comedy film by Vertical, starring Dave Bautista rabbit.
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