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Beeswax

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Beeswax

Released Aug 7, 2009

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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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

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.

Mar 10, 2023

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 8, 2011

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Jason Anderson

eye WEEKLY

Andrew Bujalski ought to be more than a critical darling by this point.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2011

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Peter Keough

Boston Phoenix

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 6, 2010

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Adam Lippe

Examiner.com

Beeswax can be summed up by one lingering shot, where the camera focuses, for no particular reason, on Maggie Hatcher's armpit hair. Like armpit hair, Beeswax is sweaty, unpleasant, in need of cutting, and without a point.

Jun 7, 2010

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I lasted ten minutes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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A beautiful quiet film. Performances are great, very subtle & naturalistic. In contrast to his other films, this features predominantly women which is interesting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Boring as hell. Not horrible, just unwatchable. How critics like this is beyond me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Starts off a bit boring, but ends up a bit interesting. I'd probably get along well with the sisters.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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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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