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  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 29 m

Summary When Andrew invites Lucian and his girlfriend Elizabeth for a weekend vacation, they don’t expect Andrew’s sister Miranda and her Baudelaire-obsessed boyfriend Gerald to show up as well. Overwhelmed by Gerald’s antics and the constant irritating horseplay with Miranda, Andrew and Elizabeth split. Lucian, however, decides to stay, as a si...

Directed By: Francisco Orvañanos

Written By: Todd Niemi, R.B. Russell, Francisco Orvañanos

  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 29 m

Backgammon

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
22
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
6.4
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Summary When Andrew invites Lucian and his girlfriend Elizabeth for a weekend vacation, they don’t expect Andrew’s sister Miranda and her Baudelaire-obsessed boyfriend Gerald to show up as well. Overwhelmed by Gerald’s antics and the constant irritating horseplay with Miranda, Andrew and Elizabeth split. Lucian, however, decides to stay, as a si...

Directed By: Francisco Orvañanos

Written By: Todd Niemi, R.B. Russell, Francisco Orvañanos

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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80% Negative
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50
Mar 10, 2016
Pegging most of its hopes on two actors who hardly maintain the taut chemistry its long two-hander section requires, the pic plays like the feature debut it is, an uncertain drama full of attitude it can't back up with action.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
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Mar 7, 2016
The imagery fails to express either the characters' or the filmmakers' obsessions or synchronicities.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW

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hws212
Mar 28, 2016
Backgammon far exceeded my expectations. It's a very well-crafted and suspenseful little indie gem that I'd recommend to everyone. The film looks amazing with an idyllic setting and the young cast of up-and-comers are so talented. Perfect to watch on Demand on a Friday night!
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SexyLemur
Mar 11, 2016
Have to say i thought i'd hate this, but was totally surprised, actually it's a little gem of a film! Pretty taut and suspenseful -- perfect viewing night, now back to house of cards!
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30
Mar 10, 2016
The film's musings on artists and muses tries to be deep but gets bogged down in tiresome booze-soaked mind games.
By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW
20
Mar 9, 2016
Backgammon may not be effectively provocative, but it is sometimes dumb enough to be offensive.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
0
Mar 14, 2016
If you came looking for the psychological sexing, or even just regular, good old fashioned erotic screwing, you’ll find it only if you’ve brought it to the theater yourself.
By Odie Henderson FULL REVIEW
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berlioz48
Mar 11, 2016
Backgammon quickly caught my attention as one of the most sinister films of the year. The suspense that Director Francisco Orvañanos, as well as actors Brittany Allen and Noah Silver, can pull out of R.B. Russell's original novella, Bloody Baudelaire, is extraordinary and super dark. One of my favorite parts of the film is the contrast of music - that is the contrast between music and silence - letting the dialogue speak for itself.
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8
Adelodd
Mar 18, 2016
A well-done indie flick that's worth a watch or two. It looks great, sounds great, and the acting is good, too. The story meanders like a European arthouse movie. For viewers used to the formulaic plots and structure of many Hollywood movies, this movie will have little appeal, but for those looking for something truly unique and original, it's sure to please. Highly recommended!
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MarshallN
Mar 15, 2016
An enjoyable indie film! I think many of the reviewers who gave it negative reviews are judging it by a template they normally apply to studio features. For a low budget indie film, it's very good. The film looks very slick (unlike many indies), the music and sound are great, and the acting is good overall. I was especially impressed with Brittany Allen's performance as Miranda. There's an intimacy to the film that borders on the claustrophobic. Great debut feature by Orvananos!
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Raptor10
Feb 17, 2019
There's a lot to like about this movie (the acting for the most part, the cinematography, the score, locations, etc.), but there are also a few things to dislike, unfortunately. For example, the story should have been told chronologically. There was no need to begin it in the present, jump back to the past, then return to the present. It seemed like a gimmick more than anything else, as it wasn't necessary to the story. Overall, though, I enjoyed the film and recommend it.
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Production Company 3:1 Cinema
Release Date Mar 11, 2016
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating TV-14
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Website https://www.facebook.com/backgammonfilm
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Awards

Sarasota Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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