Sorry, Haters
Sorry, Haters | |
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IFC Productions InDigEnt[1] | |
Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 83 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $7,129[2] |
Sorry, Haters is a 2005
Plot
In
On the drive back to New York, Phoebe imposes a friendship on Ashade. She learns Ashade, who earned a Ph.D. in chemistry before emigrating to the U.S., has legal problems. Ashade's brother, a Canadian citizen for 10 years, was stopped by U.S. officials on his way through LaGuardia Airport and is now a prisoner at Guantánamo. Legal appeals have failed, though Ashade maintains his brother is innocent. In the meantime, Ashade must financially support his French-Canadian sister-in-law, Eloise, who is in the country illegally. Phoebe tells Ashade that she would like to help with his situation, offering to find a high-powered lawyer to assist him.
However, Phoebe's attempt to help Ashade gradually reveals a dangerous side to her, causing Ashade to flee their brief friendship. Phoebe retaliates in spite, turning Ashade's life upside-down. In order to put his life back together, Ashade must seek out Phoebe and enlist her help. In doing so, he learns about and falls prey to her dark secret.
Cast
- Robin Wright as Phoebe Torrence
- Abdelattif Kechiche as Ashade Mouhana
- Élodie Bouchez as Eloise
- Aasif Mandvi as Hassan
- Sandra Oh as Phyllis Magintyre
- Fred Durst as Evan Jealous
- Josh Hamilton as man (uncredited)[3]
- Sebastian Roché as Mick Sutcliffe (uncredited)[4]
Release
Sorry, Haters premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2005.[1] It also screened at AFI Fest on November 7, 2005.[5]
The film was released on DVD on August 8, 2006.[6] Among its extra features, the DVD includes a roundtable discussion titled "No Apologies" from the Independent Film Channel. The discussion is moderated by actor Tim Robbins and features Mary-Louise Parker, filmmaker Julian Schnabel, and film writers Paul Thompson and Lisa Hintelman. In the discussion, the participants debate the meaning of Sorry, Haters and share their reactions.[6]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, Sorry, Haters has an approval rating of 37% based on 38 reviews. The critics consensus reads, "Robin Wright Penn and Abdel Kechiche's powerful performances aren't enough to keep the increasingly unbalanced Sorry, Haters from tottering completely off its axis."[7]
Many critics found the film's third act confounding.[8][9] In a review for AllMovie, Derek Armstrong praised the performances but wrote, "Stanzler emerges as no better than a deluded provocateur, not the brave pusher of hot buttons he wanted to be. It's a shame, because a creepy first half sets an excellent tone, asking questions that seem like they'll have discomfiting answers. But as it spirals off into ridiculousness, the film doesn't merely owe its audience those answers -- Sorry, Haters owes them an apology, indeed."[10]
Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars based solely on Robin Wright's performance.[11] He wrote, "To see great work is a reason to see an imperfect movie, and to observe how the movie loses its way may be useful even if it's frustrating. My inclination was to give the film a negative star rating, but that would mean recommending you not see this performance by Penn, and that I am unwilling to do."[11]
Critics also found the film's messaging muddled.
Accolades
In 2007, Sorry, Haters was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Female Lead.[13] Wright won a Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress.[14]
References
- ^ a b Rabinowitz, Mark (September 11, 2005). "InDigEnt starts 16th film with Maggenti, Mol". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Sorry, Haters". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Schager, Nick (February 7, 2006). "Review: Sorry, Haters". Slant Magazine. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Sorry, Haters - Cast and Crew". AllMovie. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Celebrity Circuit". CBSNews.com. November 16, 2005. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Rich, Jamie S. "Sorry, Haters". DVDTalk.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Sorry, Haters". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Clark, Jason (September 21, 2005). "Toronto International Film Festival 2005: Take One". Slant Magazine. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Noel (February 28, 2006). "Sorry, Haters". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Armstrong, Derek. "Sorry, Haters". AllMovie. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Ebert, Roger (March 16, 2006). "Sorry, Haters movie review". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ McDonagh, Maitland. "Sorry, Haters review". TV Guide. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "The 2007 Independent Spirit Awards". IndieWire. February 25, 2007. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "2007, 13th Annual Awards, March 18, 2007". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
External links
- Sorry, Haters at IMDb
- Sorry, Haters at Rotten Tomatoes
- Sorry, Haters at AllMovie