Tully

Name: Tully
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 4, 2018
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Asher Miles Fallica, Candus Churchill, Charlize Theron, Colleen Wheeler, Crystal Lonneberg

2018

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Movie Details & Credits

Focus Features | Release Date: May 4, 2018

Starring: Asher Miles Fallica, Candus Churchill, Charlize Theron, Colleen Wheeler, Crystal Lonneberg, Elaine Tan, Elfina Luk, Emily Haine, Gameela Wright, Katie Hayashida, Lia Frankland, Mackenzie Davis, Maddie Dixon-Poirier, Marceline Hugot, Mark Duplass, Michael Patrick Lane, Ron Livingston, Steven Roberts, Stormy Ent, Tattiawna Jones

Summary: Marlo (Charlize Theron), a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass). While at first hesitant to accept the extravagance, she comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny, Tully (Mackenzie Davis).

Director: Jason Reitman

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 95 min

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58	#58 Most Discussed Movie of 2018
30	#30 Most Shared Movie of 2018

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Slate - Inkoo Kang

May 2, 2018

I saw Tully twice. After my first screening, I wasn’t sure what to think of the ending. The second time, I was convinced of the film’s brilliance. Read full review

Village Voice - Serena Donadoni

May 2, 2018

Tully encapsulates the psychological process of maturity with pithy humor and vertiginous insight. Tully’s appearance may have seemed like a magical interlude, but she solidifies Marlo’s reality by exposing the path that led her there. Read full review

The Seattle Times - Moira Macdonald

May 2, 2018

The pleasure of this movie is in Cody’s sly barbs (the rich brother-in-law’s wife has a dog named Prosecco, and a kid whose talent-show skill is Pilates) and in Theron’s soulful, lived-in performance. Read full review

The Guardian - Amy Nicholson

Jan 26, 2018

It’s a marvellous movie about the lies we tell ourselves to stay sane—and the reasons why we might need to tell the truth. Read full review

IndieWire - David Ehrlich

Jan 26, 2018

Theron and Davis are dynamite together, the actresses playing off each other like two sides of the same coin. Read full review

Variety - Owen Gleiberman

Jan 26, 2018

Tully has its heart (and many other things) in the right place, but by the end you wish it had an imagination finely executed enough to match its empathy. Read full review

Movie Nation - Roger Moore

May 4, 2018

This isn’t Cody’s most witty script, and the Oscar-winning Theron isn’t the most gifted at delivering these warmed-over one-liners. Read full review

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ranjan04rajeev

Jul 19, 2018

Movie is brilliant in itself, the untouched territory of a mother's love, sacrifice and struggle, has never ever seemed to fit the plot of a mainstream Hollywood flick. But this movie does justice to the theme with beautifully dramatised and strong plot sequences. It is definitely a uniqueMovie is brilliant in itself, the untouched territory of a mother's love, sacrifice and struggle, has never ever seemed to fit the plot of a mainstream Hollywood flick. But this movie does justice to the theme with beautifully dramatised and strong plot sequences. It is definitely a unique piece, which gives a soothing feel, in this world of excess.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

rocking

May 16, 2018

A beautiful movie in short i can say that "A Mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. Great movie. For all mother lovers please watch it. Ahhhhhaaaaa......

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Jess_Hill

May 14, 2018

A heartbreakingly sublime journey into motherhood, Theron is superb as a woman dealing with the birth of her third child, and the subsequent effects on her physical and mental health. At times funny, and searingly honest, this is a phenomenal film that is visually and themicallyA heartbreakingly sublime journey into motherhood, Theron is superb as a woman dealing with the birth of her third child, and the subsequent effects on her physical and mental health. At times funny, and searingly honest, this is a phenomenal film that is visually and themically sophisticated, with beautiful cinematography, stylised editing, and a brilliantly sharp script. A fantastic film well worth your time. 9.89/10… Expand

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ImissMYdinosaur

Aug 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I heard this movie was a warning for prospective parents. I honestly thought it was going to be a run-of-the-mill family movie, the trials and tribulations of parenthood blah blah but WOW was I wrong. It's marketed well and mid way through starts going to places I never saw coming. And that twist ending, the fact this movie even HAD a twist is amazing. Really commanding performances and testament to Diablo Cody. Highly recommended… Expand

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Compi24

May 8, 2018

This third collaboration between director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody might just be the best of the bunch. "Tully" not only represents another solid dramedy with its sights set on providing an honest and funny post-modern commentary on parenting and adulthood, but it's alsoThis third collaboration between director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody might just be the best of the bunch. "Tully" not only represents another solid dramedy with its sights set on providing an honest and funny post-modern commentary on parenting and adulthood, but it's also one of the first ones I've seen to actually possess a satisfying conclusion as well. This is a deeply effective emotional journey with a lot of insightful and refreshing words to spare on human development, self-care, and maternal needs, but it's also not one of those movies looking to point fingers of blame or chastise the audience in doing so. It's celebratory, sad, hilarious, yet tragic all at the same time. And it harbors a real wallop of a third act that honestly made the entire movie for me.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

StevieGJD

May 25, 2018

Charlise Theron is proving to be one of the best actresses of her generation. The physical transformation she goes through to play this part is astonishing. She is simply perfect in the film. All of the acting is very good though. The reason I think this movie is a 70-75 is the gimmickyCharlise Theron is proving to be one of the best actresses of her generation. The physical transformation she goes through to play this part is astonishing. She is simply perfect in the film. All of the acting is very good though. The reason I think this movie is a 70-75 is the gimmicky explanation at the end. There could have been other ways for it to be revealed than the circumstances under which it was revealed in the film. A doctor's reply to a statement the husband makes near the moment of the reveal is sublime. The fact that this movie is not an in depth look at postpartum depression is fine; I don't fault the film for that. I am fine with the gimmick. I just didn't like the revelation of the gimmick. Still this is still a very interesting movie with a tremendous performance by a gifted actress at the peak of her prowess.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

FleshWorld

May 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thought I liked it for most of the film, but when it turned into Fight Club, it was a total buzzkill. Still am a big fan of Davis - Halt & Catch Fire was her tour de force.… Expand

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