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Demolition (2015)

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A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. With the help of a customer service rep and her young son, he starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.

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  • Jean-Marc Vallée at an event for Demolition (2015)
  • Jean-Marc Vallée at an event for Demolition (2015)
  • Jake Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts in Demolition (2015)

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Awards

1 win & 2 nominations.

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18 September 2016 | yris2002
7
| good picture, solid message and strong performances
We must destroy in order to rebuild: the message of the picture is clear, I would say very physically clear, since there's much physical destruction, and I found it a very empathetically convincing message, since who has never felt like destroying a place, just to get rid of the past, of something we hate or no longer stand?

The story develops with a steady and quick pace, but is also intertwined by dreamy moments, which soften the overall realistic attitude of the movie. The incisive soundtrack is also wisely chosen to give more value to some emotionally intense moments or to enliven the atmosphere. The cast does a great job, Jake Gyllenhall truly inhabits his difficult and at times incomprehensible character, and is worthily supported by a never disappointing Naomi Watts, and the little boy offers a good performance, too.

On the whole an enjoyable and also thought provoking picture, which leaves much to think about what could lie beneath the ruins if we had the courage to deconstruct the more or less frail scaffold of our existence.

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Trivia

Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal) is writing a complaint letter to Champion Vending regarding peanut MMs that got stuck. Champion Vending is in fact a real provider of Vending and Pantry services to the New York market. A portion of the movie was shot at Champions Corporate offices and Champion is featured 78 different times in the movie. Jean Marc liked the operation so much he asked to use the actual facility and logo.

Quotes

Davis: What about the boys at school? Is there anybody that you like, that you find attractive?
Chris: Maybe Andrew White. He's a junior, and we have the same gym class too. We have to get changed together.
Davis: Do you watch him when you get changed?
Chris: No.
Davis: Well then I don't...

Goofs

Chris is shown to draw a target on the mirror with lipstick which vanishes magically when Davis uses the mirror again in the next scene.

Crazy Credits

At the end of the credits, Davis says: "Warmest regards, Davis C. Mitchell".

Soundtracks

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (I. -- II. Adagio)
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as J.S. Bach)
Performed by Onix Chamber Orchestra
Courtesy of Amadis

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Action | Comedy | Drama

Details

Release Date:

8 April 2016

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,100,042 10 April 2016

Gross USA:

$1,978,592

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,366,460

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