The Bad Batch
| The Bad Batch | |
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| Directed by | Ana Lily Amirpour |
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| Written by | Ana Lily Amirpour |
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| Cinematography | Lyle Vincent |
| Edited by | Alex O'Flinn |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bad Batch is a 2016 American romantic horror-thriller film directed and written by Ana Lily Amirpour. The film stars Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Giovanni Ribisi and Yolonda Ross. Principal photography began on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival.[2]
Plot
A dystopian love story in a Texas wasteland and set in a community of cannibals.
Cast
- Suki Waterhouse as Arlen
- Jason Momoa as Miami Man
- Giovanni Ribisi as Bobby
- Yolonda Ross as Maria
- Jim Carrey as Hermit
- Keanu Reeves as The Dream
- Diego Luna as John
Production
In January 2015, Ana Lily Amirpour was announced to be directing the film, while Megan Ellison would produce under her Annapurna Pictures banner, and Danny Gabai and Sina Sayyah will produce under their Vice Films banner.[3] In March 2015, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, Jason Momoa, Suki Waterhouse, and Diego Luna joined the film.[4]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on April 8, 2015 in Los Angeles.[5] Film was also shot in Niland and Bombay Beach, California.[6] Tony Gardner is responsible for the design and creation of the film's makeup effects.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2016.[7] Shortly after, Netflix and Screen Media Films acquired SVOD and theatrical distribution rights to the film, respectively.[8][9] The film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2016.[10][11] It will have its American premiere at the Fantastic Fest.[12]
Critical reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 39%, based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[13] On Metacritic the film has a score of 65 out of 100 score, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[14]
References
- ↑ "Venezia 73". Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Venice Film Festival 2016". Deadline. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (January 6, 2015). "Annapurna, Vice Board Ana Lily Amirpour's Dystopian Love Story 'Bad Batch'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic (March 19, 2015). "Keanu Reeves & Jim Carrey Top 'The Bad Batch' Cast; Jason Momoa Confirmed". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ↑ Pihl, Tommy (March 24, 2015). "Filming of "The Bad Batch" begins on April 8". jimcarreyonline.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ PEREZ, ABIGAI (April 27, 2015). ""Bad Batch" Brawley Casting Call Brings Out Something "Extra"". thedesertreview.com. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
- ↑ "The Bad Batch". Venice Film Festival. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 6, 2016). "Netflix Buys SVOD Rights To Venice Cannibal Fairy Tale 'The Bad Batch'". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (September 15, 2016). "Screen Media Films Acquires U.S. Rights To 'The Bad Batch' – Toronto". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ↑ Pond, Steve (August 9, 2016). "Toronto Film Festival Adds Movies by Leonardo DiCaprio, Werner Herzog, Marlon Brando". The Wrap. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "The Bad Batch". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ Borders, Meredith (August 25, 2016). "It's The Second Wave Of Fantastic Fest Programming!". Fantastic Fest. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ "The Bad Batch". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "The Bad Batch reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 20, 2016.