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Beeswax

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Jeannie and her estranged business partner Amanda have a falling out leading to Amanda getting back with an ex and Jeannie bonding more with her non-paralyzed twin Lauren.
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Critics Consensus

Andrew Bujalski's third effort will test the patience of some filmgoers, but it represents a warm, funny, and honest introduction to the mumblecore movement.

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Richard Brody The New Yorker 03/10/2023
Bujalski’s abiding fascination with and respect for work twists ironically around his characters’ preference for its straightforward demands over the open-ended ambiguities of love. Go to Full Review
Kate Taylor Globe and Mail 04/08/2011
3.5/4
It is typical of Bujalski's finely wrought observation of their lives that the film ends, as it began, with a moment in which Lauren is poised, indecisively, on the cusp of a decision. Go to Full Review
Greg Quill Toronto Star 04/07/2011
2/4
Ultimately a dull story about dull thirtysomethings whose dull issues are conveyed in a prying, cinema verit style, implying drama and meaning in the mundane details of their dull lives. Go to Full Review
Jason Anderson eye WEEKLY 04/06/2011
4/5
Andrew Bujalski ought to be more than a critical darling by this point. Go to Full Review
Peter Keough Boston Phoenix 07/06/2010
3/4
Don't expect intensity of any kind in Bujalski's films; the emotions range from mild annoyance to bemusement, but within that minimal palette he's a master. Go to Full Review
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10/15/2013 I lasted ten minutes. See more 05/02/2013 Whether or not a person likes this slice-of-life film will depend almost entirely on how closely he identifies with the central characters; the film examines the everyday drama of a couple of hipsterish thirtysomethings as they navigate their relationships and jobs. There is much to be said about mumblecore; just not here. See more 08/11/2012 A beautiful quiet film. Performances are great, very subtle & naturalistic. In contrast to his other films, this features predominantly women which is interesting. See more 04/29/2012 Wow this was hard viewing. Rarely have I sat through such a dull film, and this had potential, that's the worst bit. I am not someone who enjoys blockbusters and explosions, so no one can claim I don't get "slice of life" films, generally speaking, I do. But this is so tediously dull and nothing happens. There is no point at all to this story. The cast do well with what they have, and I liked the setting at the vintage clothing shop. If they had have given this an actual plot, I think I would have really liked this film. As it is, I feel like I just sat through a really boring day at work listening to other people talk crap. I would really like my 2 hours back. See more 01/04/2012 Boring as hell. Not horrible, just unwatchable. How critics like this is beyond me. See more 10/16/2011 Starts off a bit boring, but ends up a bit interesting. I'd probably get along well with the sisters. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Jeannie and her estranged business partner Amanda have a falling out leading to Amanda getting back with an ex and Jeannie bonding more with her non-paralyzed twin Lauren.
Director
Andrew Bujalski
Producer
Dia Sokol Savage, Ethan Vogt
Screenwriter
Andrew Bujalski
Distributor
Cinema Guild
Production Co
Houston King Productions, Sisters Project
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 18, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$46.5K
Runtime
1h 40m
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