Wildflower (2022 film)
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Directed by | Matt Smukler |
Screenplay by | Jana Savage |
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Cinematography | Jeff Cutter |
Edited by | JC Bond |
Music by | Chad Fischer |
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Distributed by | Momentum Pictures |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Wildflower is a 2022 American
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022 and was released on March 17, 2023.
Plot
Bea is the daughter of two intellectually disabled parents Sharon and Derek, and during her senior year in high school Bea is left comatose. Through flashbacks the story explores aspects of her life, including a romantic relationship with fellow student Ethan.
Cast
- Kiernan Shipka as Bambi "Bea" Johnson
- Dash Mihok as Derek Johnson
- Charlie Plummer as Ethan
- Jean Smart as Peg
- Brad Garrett as Earl
- Alexandra Daddario as Joy
- Samantha Hyde as Sharon Johnson
- Jacki Weaver as Loretta
- Erika Alexander as Mary
- Reid Scott as Ben
- Victor Rasuk as Mr. Vasquez
- Kannon Omachi as Nia
- Chris Mulkey as Hal
Development
The film was inspired by Smukler's niece, and was originally conceived of as a short film before being developed as a feature film.
Release
The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022.[4][5] It was released by Momentum Pictures on March 17, 2023 in the United States and Canada.[6]
Reception
On the
William Bibbiani, writing for TheWrap, said that the film "can't seem to decide if it's a big mess or a formulaic teen drama, but when it gives us tender moments between its characters, it’s hard to really care."[9] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the film "might not be a radical departure from films of its type, but it does offer buoyant performances from both fresh and familiar faces."[10]
In a review titled "When Disability Representation Goes Wrong", Sarah Milner of
References
- ^ "Kiernan Shipka on Her "Emotionally Complex" Role in 'Wildflower'". September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 12, 2021). "Jean Smart, Kiernan Shipka, Alexandra Daddario, Charlie Plummer Starring In Limelight And eOne's 'Wildflower'; Morning Moon, Hunting Lane Producing". Deadline. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Milner, Sarah (September 15, 2022). "Wildflower Review: When Disability Representation Goes Wrong [TIFF]". /Film. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ "Wildflower". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ "TIFF 2022: Matt Smukler has created something special with 'Wildflower' - The Arts Guild". September 12, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 14, 2023). "Matt Smukler Dramedy 'Wildflower' With Kiernan Shipka, Jean Smart, Alexandra Daddario & Others Acquired By Momentum Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Wildflower", Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved September 14, 2023
- ^ "Wildflower", Metacritic, retrieved July 10, 2023
- ^ "'Wildflower' Review: Kiernan Shipka Anchors One-of-a-Kind Coming-of-Age Drama". September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (September 12, 2022). "'Wildflower' Review: Kiernan Shipka Plays the Daughter of Neurodivergent Parents in an Endearing Coming-of-Age Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ Ide2022-09-12T21:45:00+01:00, Wendy. "'Wildflower': Toronto Review". Screen. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Wildflower' Review: Kiernan Shipka Gets Her Own 'CODA' In A Gentle Comedy About A Unique Family [TIFF]". theplaylist.net. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
External links
- Wildflower at IMDb