The Life Survey
Genre: Drama
Director: Spike Jonze
Writer: Wyatt Allen
Cast: Jesse Plemons, Christopher Walken, Geoffrey Rush, Lou de Laage, Kim Min-hee, Alan Kim, Roman Griffin Davis
Budget: $23,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $23,120,999
Foreign Box Office: $19,486,295
Total Profit: -$9,143,017
Reaction: This makes the third film in a row to struggle at the box office for writer Wyatt Allen. The last profits for Allen came the last time he teamed up with Jonze back in Season 28 on The Untitled Paul Nichols Project. On the plus side, the losses of this one are the smallest of any of the seven flops so far this season.
"The Life Survey offers a thought-provoking examination of life's journey, propelled by Jesse Plemons' compelling portrayal and Spike Jonze's directorial finesse. With its blend of introspective storytelling and emotional resonance, the film resonates with audiences seeking profound cinematic experiences." - Samuel O'Brien, Sight and Sound Magazine
"The film only works because of Jesse Plemons' earnest, heartfelt performance. Spike Jonze doesn't seem like the right fit for the material behind the camera and the film struggles with narrative coherence as a result. The pacing between the survey scenes and flashback scenes can feel quite jarring at times. I'd recommend the film based on Plemons alone, but know that the rest of the film doesn't hit the same high level." - Dave Manning, Ridgefield Press
"The plot's premise is intriguing, but it's Jesse Plemons' knack for portraying the everyman that truly makes it work. While the story treads familiar ground, bordering on predictable at times, a few intriguing twists keep you engaged. Overall, it's a solid movie experience with potential to make waves during awards season." - Tiffany Lynch, Knoxville News Sentinel
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, language and some sensuality
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