Milton's Secret

Milton's Secret

Theatrical release
Directed by Barnet Bain
Produced by Sean Buckley
Fred Fuchs
Stephen Huszar
Ryan Lockwood
Written by Barnet Bain (screenplay)
Sara B. Cooper
Donald Martin
Eckhart Tolle (book)
Based on Milton's Secret: An Adventure of Discovery through Then, When, and The Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle
Starring Donald Sutherland
Michelle Rodriguez
Cinematography Ray Dumas
Edited by Dev Singh
Production
company
BUCK Productions
Hulo Films
Distributed by Momentum Pictures
Release dates
  • September 30, 2016 (2016-09-30) (United States)
Country Canada
United States
Language English
Budget $5 million

Milton's Secret is a 2016 Canadian family-drama film directed by Barnet Bain, based on the novel of the same name by the author Eckhart Tolle, which was released in 2008. It stars Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, Mia Kirshner, David Sutcliffe and William Ainscough as Milton. The film will be released on September 30, 2016 in the United States.[1]

Plot

The world of 11-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) is unsettled, chiefly because his parents (Mia Kirshner and David Sutcliffe) endlessly worry about their careers and finances. With the neighborhood bully persecuting him, Milton's entire life feels like a catastrophe. All that begins to change when his Grandpa Howard (Donald Sutherland) comes for a visit; Milton learns that the distress he feels about his past together with his apprehension about his future are what make his life worse and stop him from finding true happiness.[2]

Cast

Production

Donald Sutherland signed on to the cast on 23 July 2015.[3] On October 8, 2015, Michelle Rodriguez joined the cast, stating that she will star in an Canadian drama film, after the release of Furious 7.[4] This is Donald Sutherland's first film in leading role in nearly a decade. The role of Grandpa Howard originally belonged to Peter Fonda.[5]

Filming locations included Vancouver, British Columbia; Hamilton and Brampton, Ontario, Canada.[6]

Release

Momentum Pictures will release the film.[7][8] This is Donald's second project with Momentum, the first being a collaboration with his son, Kiefer Sutherland, the drama-Western, Forsaken. The first trailer and poster for the film was announced on August 8, 2016, with the tagline: "Be here. Now."[9]

The film has its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival on September 30, 2016.[10]

Reception

The film has received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, although the public has responded more favourably.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "Milton's Secret (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Plot summary". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Donald Sutherland to Star in 'Milton's Secret' Film Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. July 23, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Michelle Rodriguez Joins Donald Sutherland in 'Milton's Secret' Film Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. October 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Peter Fonda to Star in Film Adaptation of 'Milton's Secret'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Filming Locations". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Michelle Rodriguez Bullying Drama 'Milton's Secret' Bought by Momentum". Variety. November 19, 2015.
  8. ↑ "'Milton's Secret' Based On Eckhart Tolle Children's Book Lands At Momentum". Deadline. November 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ "'Milton's Secret' Exclusive Poster: Eckhart Tolle Adaptation Coming To Theaters This September". IndieWire. August 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Milton's Secret". Vancouver International Film Festival. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Milton's Secret at Rotten Tomatoes
  12. ↑ Milton's Secret at Metacritic

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