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2017
R
Paladin
1 h 30 m

2017
R
Paladin
1 h 30 m

Summary Emily Martin is a struggling 20-something who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy after graduating college in Austin, Texas. When a loved one falls sick, she returns to Austin and runs into her ex-boyfriend, as well as his amazing and intimidating new girlfriend. Low on funds and stuck in Texas for the weekend, Emily stays ...

Comedy

Directed By: Noël Wells

Written By: Noël Wells

2017
R
Paladin
1 h 30 m

2017
R
Paladin
1 h 30 m

Mr. Roosevelt

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

73

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 11 User Ratings

5.3

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Summary Emily Martin is a struggling 20-something who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy after graduating college in Austin, Texas. When a loved one falls sick, she returns to Austin and runs into her ex-boyfriend, as well as his amazing and intimidating new girlfriend. Low on funds and stuck in Texas for the weekend, Emily stays ...

Comedy

Directed By: Noël Wells

Written By: Noël Wells

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

92% Positive
12 Reviews

8% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

92% Positive
12 Reviews

8% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 5, 2018

Wells is a talent as a storyteller and as a director with a nice visual touch, and as a screen presence. Emily is wonderful. We like spending time with them. (Noel and Emily, I mean.)

By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

Oct 20, 2017

This riotously endearing comedy is substantially funnier, sharper, and more peculiar than that premise is bound to make it sound.

By Andrew Barker FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 11 User Ratings

36% Positive
4 Ratings

45% Mixed
5 Ratings

18% Negative
2 Ratings

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 11 User Ratings

36% Positive
4 Ratings

45% Mixed
5 Ratings

18% Negative
2 Ratings

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Nov 29, 2017

This film might not blow you away, but it is unique, and it will make you laugh. And ultimately, that’s all you really need from an indie comedy.

By Lena Wilson FULL REVIEW

Nov 14, 2017

Mr. Roosevelt is a sweet and shaggy comedy about someone who needs to renovate their idea of home. It’s a reminder that the 21st century is going to be full of coming-of-age films about 30-year-olds, and it’s compelling evidence that that might be alright.

By David Ehrlich FULL REVIEW

Nov 22, 2017

The film’s abundance of tenderness and lack of cringe laughs, save for that opening sex scene, lets it stand out from its feel-bad comedy peers.

By Andrew Crump FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 26, 2017

Modest but funny, it makes a fine calling card for a performer deserving of bigger things.

By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Nov 21, 2017

Ms. Wells is appealing onscreen and is a smart writer. She gives Emily some good zingers.

By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Details

Production Company Beachside Films, Sleepy Sheep, Revelator Productions

Release Date Oct 27, 2017

Duration 1 h 30 m

Rating R

Genres

Comedy

Tagline We fall apart to come together

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Awards

SXSW Film Festival

• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations

Dallas International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Traverse City Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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