Manglehorn
2014 film

Manglehorn is a 2014 American drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by Paul Logan. The film stars Al Pacino, Holly Hunter, Harmony Korine and Chris Messina. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. The film was released in theaters by IFC Films on June 19, 2015.
01Plot
02Cast
- Al Pacino as A.J. Manglehorn
- Holly Hunter as Dawn
- Harmony Korine as Gary
- Chris Messina as Jacob
- Marisa Varela as Patricia
- Skylar Gasper as Kylie
03Production
Principal photography began on November 4, 2013, in Austin, Texas, and filming lasted for twenty-five days at different locations in the city. The film was scored by Austin post-rock band Explosions in the Sky and David Wingo.
04Release
The film premiered in competition at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. It was also screened in the "Special Presentations" section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in theaters on June 19, 2015, by IFC Films.
05Reception
Manglehorn received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 50%, based on 84 reviews, with a rating of 5.4/10. The consensus reads: "Manglehorn boasts a nicely understated performance from Al Pacino, but that isn't enough to compensate for a slight story and uneven script." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 56 out of 100, based on reviews from 26 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
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