To Leslie

Name: To Leslie
Genre: Drama
Released: October 7, 2022
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 84
Cast: Allison Janney, Andre Royo, Andrea Riseborough, Chris Coy, Derek Phillips

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Momentum Pictures | Release Date: October 7, 2022 | R

Starring: Allison Janney, Andre Royo, Andrea Riseborough, Chris Coy, Derek Phillips, James Hébert, Juan Carlos Cantu, Lauren Letherer, Mac Brandt, Maggie Carney, Marc Maron, Matt Lauria, Owen Teague, Paula Rhodes, Stephanie Wong, Stephen Root, Tom Virtue

Summary: Years after a lottery win, a West Texas single mother is alone, living hard at the bottom of a bottle. Nowhere left to go, she is forced to come home and confront her past.

Director: Michael Morris

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 119 min

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Richard Roeper

Oct 6, 2022

Every character in To Leslie feels “lived-in.” Every scene rings true, sometimes in surprising ways. Read full review

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The Playlist Jason Bailey

Mar 16, 2022

Ryan Binaco’s screenplay is full of tiny, keenly observed touches, but its greatest virtue is its attitude towards her addictions, the way it occupies her space with her, looking on passively but not judgmentally. It’s a movie that understands the desperation of alcoholism. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Apr 6, 2022

It’s a downbeat diary that hooks us by taking the form of an addict’s picaresque. For two hours, we don’t know where Leslie is going to land next any more than she does, and that lends the film a searing, unvarnished quality. Read full review

Beandrea July

Oct 6, 2022

The director, Michael Morris, knows from the start what movie he’s making: one that robs us of our easy assumptions about who Leslie is. She’s unbearably flawed, and the screenwriter Ryan Binaco explains why without forcing long beats of exposition upon the viewer. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jan 30, 2023

The ending of this film does not entirely measure up to the standard of tough realism set in the rest of the drama, but what a great performance from Riseborough. Read full review

The Film Stage John Fink

Apr 13, 2022

While perhaps a bit too neat in terms of its plot and resolution, the film is an unflinching portrait and powerful character study that hinges upon Andrea Riseborough’s nuanced performance. Read full review

Empire Iana Murray

Jan 24, 2023

An award-worthy performance from the reliably exceptional Andrea Riseborough elevates an affecting portrait of the road to recovery that fails to tread new ground. Read full review

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RobertJames

Oct 7, 2022

What an insanely beautiful, honest and powerful movie. Same goes for the performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best I've ever seen. More than oscar-worthy. Masterful. Magnificent. Truthful. Brave.. Just do yourself a favor and watch this masterpiece. Hope it gets all the awards andWhat an insanely beautiful, honest and powerful movie. Same goes for the performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best I've ever seen. More than oscar-worthy. Masterful. Magnificent. Truthful. Brave.. Just do yourself a favor and watch this masterpiece. Hope it gets all the awards and attention it deserves!… Expand

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snorkiss

Feb 10, 2023

With so many dumb Hollywood movies getting 10s I feel this one ACTUALLY deserves it. Knock-out performance by Andrea Riseborough and easily the best thing Mark Maron's ever done, this is one of the best films of the year. Yes, the ending's convenient but you really won't mind because it doesWith so many dumb Hollywood movies getting 10s I feel this one ACTUALLY deserves it. Knock-out performance by Andrea Riseborough and easily the best thing Mark Maron's ever done, this is one of the best films of the year. Yes, the ending's convenient but you really won't mind because it does that thing films used to do - entertain while telling a real human story - 10 stars… Expand

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katezoe

Jan 24, 2023

Amazing acting by Andrea Riseborough and a well deserved Best Actress Oscar Nomination. The entire cast is pitch perfect.

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QLA1992

Jan 24, 2023

Unflinching character study that comes to life due to Andrea Risebrough's strong work.

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jzathajenius

Oct 10, 2022

AMAZING performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best this year. Story is pretty familiar but her performance lifts the movie.

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HerickDiener

Jan 25, 2023

Fui assistir "To Leslie" determinado a perpetuar todas as críticas em relação a indicação supressa de Andrea Riseborough ao Oscar, que acarretou ao esnobe de grandes atuações de atrizes negras na temporada, como Danielle Deadwyler em "Till" e Viola Davis em "The Woman King".

Bom, terminei oFui assistir "To Leslie" determinado a perpetuar todas as críticas em relação a indicação supressa de Andrea Riseborough ao Oscar, que acarretou ao esnobe de grandes atuações de atrizes negras na temporada, como Danielle Deadwyler em "Till" e Viola Davis em "The Woman King".

Bom, terminei o filme chorando com a emocionante cena final. Então acredito que falhei no meu objetivo.

Andrea Riseborough entrega, de verdade, uma das melhores atuações dos últimos anos. Não de todos os tempos como dizem (quantos filmes Kate Winslet assistiu na vida, hein?), mas temos em "To Leslie" uma performance da protagonista com nuances e realismo impressionantes. Todo o elenco fez um trabalho excelente. Allison Janney continua com o dom de se sobressair nos pequenos segundos de cena em que aparece.

Continua sendo um grande problema a facilidade em que o Oscar substituí atores e atrizes negras em suas listas de indicados, mas, convenhamos que o problema não está em Andrea Riseborough e no seu pequeno, mas ótimo, filme independente.… Expand

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TVJerry

Feb 27, 2023

The opening scene shows an uber-enthusiastic Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) winning a lottery for $190,000. Cut to 6 years later, when she's exhausted all her money and been estranged from her family. This gives Riseborough an opportunity to go all out, creating an immensely flawed characterThe opening scene shows an uber-enthusiastic Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) winning a lottery for $190,000. Cut to 6 years later, when she's exhausted all her money and been estranged from her family. This gives Riseborough an opportunity to go all out, creating an immensely flawed character with undeniable charm. As the character struggles to regain her past, her desperate performance takes on even more resonance. Marc Maron does nice job in his surprisingly out-of-character role. As a matter of fact, director Michael Morris has created an impressive ensemble crammed with effective performances. The overall drama unfolds slowly, but Riseborough's tender and beautifully observed performance makes it worth the time.… Expand

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