Sunday, May 16, 2021

Release: Cecil


Cecil
Genre: Mystery
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Writer: Roy Horne
Cast: Awkwafina, Desmond Harrington, Gregg Henry, Anna Gunn, Chin Han, Joan Chen, Danny Trejo, Courtney Eaton, Nell Tiger Free, Jamie Clayton, Richard Harmon, Freddie Prinze Jr.




Budget: $12,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $25,967,039
Foreign Box Office: $28,931,842
Total Profit: $21,610,105

Reaction: Sold box office plus a super low budget means a nice solid profit for the studio. The success here also continues director Refn's streak of profitable films, making it 8 in a row (out of 8 total films).




"Once I realized what the story was about I was a bit hesitant to dive into the film, but Roy Horne's script and Nicolas Winding Refn's direction is just plain hypnotic. The combination of imagery, performance and sound on display will grab you." - Janelle Arbor, Vogue





"The script from Roy Horne and the direction from Nicolas Winding Refn combine to create a haunting, chilling, rhythmic mystery. Even though we know the subject's final resting place early on, Cecil holds off on the 'how' until late in the game, giving us small pieces of information and arresting visuals along the way." - Lisa Winger, Newsday




“Horne and Refn reunite here to craft a chilling mystery that leaves you feeling a bit empty - much like the elevator video that is recreated in the film. But sometimes it is nice to have a mystery that denies you total closure. Awkwafina’s striking performance is sure to stay with you long after you leave the theater.” - Michael St. Felix, The Dallas Morning News







Rated R for language, brief nudity and some disturbing images

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