Genre: Drama/Historical
Director: Cate Shortland
Writer: Willem Mainwright
Based on the novel by Hannah Kent
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Domhnall Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Brendan Gleeson, Katherine Langford, Natalia Dyer, Mads Mikkelsen, Matt Smith, Rupert Grint
Budget: $50,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $39,023,712
Foreign Box Office: $71,240,967
Total Profit: $5,599,809
Reaction: This film was completely marketed around Jennifer Lawrence and it worked out pretty well given how difficult to market the subject matter/plot was. While her $25 million salary may seem high, she clearly is a box office draw internationally.
"The film is very emotionally cold and distant. We never really get to learn how Agnes got into her present circumstances and what led her to commit the crimes she has been condemned to die for. This lack of connection really hurts the film." - Richard Park, Globe and Mail
"Jennifer Lawrence absolutely commands the screen as the condemned woman at the center of the story. She gives her most emotional performance to date and should be considered an early favorite for the Best Actress Golden Reel Award." - Justin Rodriguez, Detroit Free Press
"While we don't really get to know what exactly makes Lawrence's Agnes tick, she still manages to give a strong, heartfelt performance. Director Cate Shortland cements herself as a filmmaker to watch out for with yet another film from her featuring a strong female lead performance." - Lisa Winger, Newsday
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