Release: Anastasia

 

Anastasia

Genre: Adventure/Historical/Musical

Director: Bryce Dallas Howard

Writer: Walter McKnight

Based on the animated film

Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Harris Dickinson, Jim Carrey, Oliver Platt, Russell Brand, Julie Christie, Lucy Davis, Ioan Gruffudd, Radha Mitchell, Tinsley Price, Carol Kane

Budget: $79,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $70,381,044

Foreign Box Office: $120,482,049

Total Profit: $34,593,002

Reaction: Writer Walter McKnight is having success with his animated film adaptations, with this another hit after Pocahontas was in Season 24. Hopefully after a couple of a box office successes in a row, the season's box office can get on track.

"This adaptation of a valuable intellectual property was beautifully done. Shipka's performance was mesmerizing and kept me engaged throughout. Although I wasn't initially convinced it overall was a great film, I found myself impressed and entertained for much of the movie." - Scarlett Perez, Reelz Channel

"Strong casting ensured this film's success as an animation adaptation. Maybe a bit scary and violent for younger children, the film is still an enjoyable watch for families with older kids. Kiernan Shipka finally gets a film star vehicle that makes use of her natural charm."  - Joseph Goodrich, Salt Lake Tribune

"Despite its charming elements, including an enjoyable performance by Kiernan Shipka and McKnight's script (although pacing issues did arise), I must admit that I was left unimpressed by the overall film. I do believe that as a first-time feature director, Bryce Dallas Howard may have taken on too much with this project, considering the magnitude of the picture. While I recognize her experience behind the camera, I cannot help but think that a more experienced and polished director could have taken this film to greater heights." - Phoebe Peeples, The Playlist

Rated PG-13 for violence, frightening images and thematic elements