Anything is a 2017 American romantic drama film directed and written by Timothy McNeil and starring John Carroll Lynch and Matt Bomer. The film is based on a play that the director had performed in December 2007 with the Elephant Theater Company in Los Angeles and that he also adapted for the film. It also stars Maura Tierney, Margot Bingham, Michael Boatman, Tanner Buchanan and Micah Hauptman in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | Timothy McNeil |
| Written by | Timothy McNeil |
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| Cinematography | James Laxton |
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| Music by | Isley Reust |
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| Distributed by | Great Point Media |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was released at the LA Film Festival on June 17, 2017. It was released on May 11, 2018 by Great Point Media.
Plot
editEarly Landry is a Mississippi widower reeling from the recent death of his wife. After a suicide attempt, he relocates to Los Angeles to be closer to his overprotective but well-intentioned sister, Laurette, and her family. He soon moves into an apartment of his own. In time, he is both equally intimidated and charmed by his Hollywood neighbors, especially Freda Von Rhenburg, a transgender sex worker. Before long, Early and Freda bond over their shared loneliness and past traumas, sparking a friendship and, eventually, a tentative romance.
Cast
edit- John Carroll Lynch as Early Landry
- Matt Bomer as Freda Von Rhenburg
- Maura Tierney as Laurette Sachman
- Margot Bingham as Brianna
- Michael Boatman as Charles
- Tanner Buchanan as Jack Sachman
- Micah Hauptman as David
Release
editThe film had its premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 17, 2017.[1]
Reception
editCritical response
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[2] In Metacritic, the film has a rating of 60 out of 100, based on 10 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[3]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Organization | Recipients | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Los Angeles Film Festival | John Carroll Lynch | Special Mention for Acting | Won | [4] |
| 2018 | FilmOut's San Diego LGBT Film Festival | Timothy McNeil | Best Narrative Feature | Won | [5] |
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| Best Direction | Won | ||||
| Best Narrative Feature – Audience Award | Won | ||||
| John Carroll Lynch | Best Actor in a Feature Film | Won | |||
| Matt Bomer | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Won | |||
| Maura Tierney | Best Actress in Supporting Role | Won |
References
edit- ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 13, 2017). "'Anything' First Look: Matt Bomer Stars As Transgender Woman In L.A Film Festival Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "Anything (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "Anything Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (June 22, 2017). "Los Angeles Film Festival Unveils Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Rawles, Timothy (June 19, 2018). "'Anything' takes top prizes at FilmOut's San Diego LGBT Film Festival 2018". San Diego LGBT Film Festival. Retrieved June 20, 2018.