The Other Half is a 2016 Canadian romantic drama film, written and directed by Joey Klein. It stars Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen, Henry Czerny, and Suzanne Clément. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 12 March 2016.[1]
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| Directed by | Joey Klein |
| Written by | Joey Klein |
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| Cinematography | Bobby Shore |
| Edited by | James Vandewater |
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| Distributed by | Mongrel Media |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA bipolar woman and grief-stricken man struggle to live a simple life.
Cast
edit- Tatiana Maslany as Emily
- Tom Cullen as Nickie
- Henry Czerny as Jacob
- Suzanne Clément as Marie
- Mark Rendall as Sammy
- Diana Bentley as Kristin
- Deragh Campbell as Anna
- Nancy Palk as Katherine
- Kaleb Alexander as Johnny
- Zachary Hillard-Forde as Tommy
- Emmanuel Kabongo as Officer James
Production
editIn July 2015, it was revealed that Joey Klein would write and direct the film, with Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen, Suzanne Clément, Deragh Campbell, and Mark Rendall starring in the film.[2]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 12 March 2016.[1][3] Mongrel Media distributed the film in Canada, releasing it on 2 December 2016.[2]
Reception
editThe film received positive critical reviews. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 78% based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
The Los Angeles Times said that the film is "a granular depiction of trauma, illness and protectiveness disguised as a love story and guided by a pair of intense portrayals", and that, "as it plays out, it’s only a hard road for these swept-up, damaged lovers, whom Klein and his actors treat with blessedly non-exploitative honesty."[6] Variety wrote, "What might have seemed pro forma on paper overcomes its occasionally studied stylistic tics to become a troubled, anguished love story that neither exaggerates nor soft-pedals the demons on display."[7]
The Toronto Star praised Klein, saying that he "creates a mood of tension, foreboding and sombre reflection through occasional moments of slo-mo and camera work that blurs reality. His literate script offers no easy resolution, only the faint hope that love can rescue two lost souls."[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Other Half". SXSW Schedule. South by Southwest. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (21 April 2015). "Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen to Star in Indie 'The Other Half'". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2 February 2016). "SXSW Unveils Lineup With James Caan, Ethan Hawke, Keegan-Michael Key Movies". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "The Other Half (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "The Other Half Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ Abele, Robert (9 March 2017). "Tatiana Maslany and Tom Cullen illuminate the shadowed intimacy of 'The Other Half'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Chang, Justin (12 March 2016). "Film Review: 'The Other Half'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Howell, Peter; Demara, Bruce (1 December 2016). "Reel Brief: Mini reviews of Things to Come, The Other Half and Lovesick, plus The Secret Life of Pets and Jason Bourne on DVD". The Star. Toronto Star Newspapers. Retrieved 24 August 2018.