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Juliet, Naked (Premieres)
About: This romantic comedy is set in a British coastal town where Annie (Rose Byrne) splits from her longtime boyfriend (Chris O’Dowd) and forms an unlikely transatlantic bond with a formerly famous musician (Ethan Hawke), who just happens to be the obsession of her ex.
Buzz: The audience at the world premiere were laughing loud and consistently throughout most of the movie, with a round of applause for one crucial moment. With its likeable characters, funny script, strong soundtrack, and charming performances, it's hard not to imagine this winning over audiences.
One more thing: Speaking at the post-premiere Q&A, director Jesse Peretz revealed they had been racing against the clock to get the film finished. Because a crucial part of the movie concerns a classic album (the "Juliet" of the title), Hawke added: “When the film got accepted into Sundance, this whole thing went into overdrive, and we had to make a classic album in three days. But if Mick and Keith can do it, so can we,” referencing the making of the latest album by The Rolling Stones.
About: This romantic comedy is set in a British coastal town where Annie (Rose Byrne) splits from her longtime boyfriend (Chris O’Dowd) and forms an unlikely transatlantic bond with a formerly famous musician (Ethan Hawke), who just happens to be the obsession of her ex.
Buzz: The audience at the world premiere were laughing loud and consistently throughout most of the movie, with a round of applause for one crucial moment. With its likeable characters, funny script, strong soundtrack, and charming performances, it's hard not to imagine this winning over audiences.
One more thing: Speaking at the post-premiere Q&A, director Jesse Peretz revealed they had been racing against the clock to get the film finished. Because a crucial part of the movie concerns a classic album (the "Juliet" of the title), Hawke added: “When the film got accepted into Sundance, this whole thing went into overdrive, and we had to make a classic album in three days. But if Mick and Keith can do it, so can we,” referencing the making of the latest album by The Rolling Stones.
PeopleEthan Hawke, Rose Byrne, Chris O'Dowd
TitlesJuliet, Naked
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