Andrew Jarecki’s long-delayed mystery romantic thriller “All Good Things” has finally found a home.
According to the LA Times, Magnolia Pictures has acquired the film for U.S. distribution, something Movieline spotted earlier this year when a profile on L.A.’s Laemmle Theatre website prematurely listed “All Good Things” as a Magnolia film in July, tipping its hat to the behind the scenes negotiating. According to the LAT, this is a one-off screening and was not meant to be caught by the public (if the film was shown first internationally it could have been disqualified).
Starring Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella and Kristen Wiig, the film, shot back in early 2008, has persistently been cast aside as the unwanted step child of The Weinstein Company for the best part of the last year. However, in March, the Jarecki made the move to buy back the film from TWC, and obviously found new buyers.
Jarecki is the award-winning director behind the documentary “Capturing the Friedmans” which we ranked at the top of our Best Documentaries of the Decade list, but honestly, “All Good Things” smells like damaged goods. A tucked away film can be something film nerds desperately want to see because curiosity tends to kill the cat, but its pretty clear that when a film is sat on for this long its because its problematic.
Still, Magnolia are going to release the film in December and give it an awards push. But unless you’re an IMDB message board regular (naive optimism reigns supreme), you should probably know better than to hold up major Oscar hopes up for this one.
The film may have problems, but the performances are what everyone is raving about.
I've read plenty of reviews from people who have seen test screening and they were seriously taken away by Kirsten Dunst's performance. Apparently, she is spectacular.
Although The Weinstein Company may as well have hid the film because of its overall product, but back in 2008 and 2009, the company was undergoing serious financial issues. All Good Things may not of been at the top of the list of their films to release, but I certainly do think the film was delayed because of their financial struggles as well.
I think the film could be marketed successfully, and Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst can be recognized for their performances.
The Weinsteins can't be too happy to be sharing their Oscar contender "Blue Valentine" with another potential Ryan Gosling awards contending performance. Karma is a bitch.
If the first comment isn't someone who works for Magnolia or worked on the film then I will resign from the Internet today.
Ed Zwick's Defiance was also released in December. Doesn't mean it had an Oscar shot (it didn't).
If Kirsten Dunst ever receives an Oscar nomination in her lifetime, I will suck a man's penis in public.
Hate to break it to Nick, but you might want to start resigning from the internet regardless. I don't work for Magnolia, and I haven't worked for the film. BUT having closely followed the film since early 2008, and talked to people who have worked for and seen the film, I do think the film has potential. It may happen at awards season, it may not, but I think there is great potential for the film to do well anyways.
Oh and it is possible for a mediocre actress to give an astounding performance. See Kristen Stewart in The Runaways. She was amazing. Kirsten has the acting chops to give a good performance (See The Virgin Suicides, Interview with the Vampire, Crazy/Beautiful, and The Cat's Meow).
I saw the film last Fall at a screening, and it really isn't that bad. Kept me interested the entire way through. Not once did I want to leave the screening. Yes, they could have improved the film, and some parts didn't quite connect together seamlessly, but it's a a very good mystery/thriller nonetheless. Gosling does a very job. You can't really relate to his character, but as usual, he rocks the performance. Dunst is amazing. The best performance I've seen of her. Langella delivers a chilling performance as well. The film, not incredible, but certainly deserves a good release.
I think this is the movie of the year, and if you keep an open mind, you'll love it. I'm Kirsten Dunst.
lol
Yeah, the author of this is kind of a jerk. Calling IMDb users naive? I've actually kind of lost a little respect for this website..
On the matter of All Good Things..yeah it probably isn't that good, but if it was that bad Jarecki wouldn't pay millions of dollars to regain the rights so he could ensure a theatrical release. If it was that bad, we would've seen this on DVD a long time ago.