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      Creedmoria

      2016 1h 30m Comedy Drama List
      Reviews A teenage girl struggles to survive high school, a crazy boyfriend and a domineering mother. Read More Read Less

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      Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter The film boasts an exuberant comic vitality that keeps the viewer engaged, and Dawson's winning performance as the beleaguered heroine makes you root for her at every turn. Jun 1, 2018 Full Review Jean Lowerison San Diego Gay & Lesbian News It's a simple premise, amusingly written and well acted all around. No superheroes here, just a teen who wants to escape the craziness in her life. Jul 31, 2018 Full Review Rebecca Murray Showbiz Junkies Writer/director Alicia Slimmer's feature film directorial debut, Creedmoria, is a quirky coming of age film filled with weirdly wonderful characters. Rated: B May 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member maybe the worst film ever made Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review jaime h Quite possibly the worst film I have ever seen, soup to nuts... total garbage, utter trash... and I was so hopeful for this film, based on the trailer and the suggestion on Amazon... but WOW, was this utter nonsense! So bad.... don't watch this and waste your life.... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Greatness in the coming-of-age genre is rare. Far too often the same story gets simply repackaged with a different cast. That's why the best films stand out, they have unique qualities that set them apart from the crowd. In the case of Creedmoria, that quality is unconventionality. The only comparable aspect it possesses to other films of the genre is its incomparability. For that reason alone it was hardly surprising that Alicia Slimmer won the Best Director award at this year's Manchester Film Festival. Set in the fictional city of Creedmoria, named after the local institution for the mentally ill Creedmoor, we follow one of the most dysfunctional families seen on the big screen through the eyes of 17 year old Candy (Stef Dawson - Hunger Games). Each family member has one key personality trait that is exaggerated to the nth degree to create this fantastical world. Her mother is wholly self-centred and emotionally devoid, using her children as pawns to progress her own social status. She also has two brothers. One, a drug and alcohol addict who never ceases to find ways to embarrass his mother, and the other is a closeted gay that seems to be the last person to find out about his sexuality. The family is rounded off by their ironically named dog Cuddles. Although the entire family's problems are amplified beyond that of anything in real life, they coalesce to form a charming family dynamic more realistic than most found within the genre. The world Slimmer creates is similarly overemphasised, taking each stereotype of the late 70's early 80's era and magnifying it to an parodical level. Candy's boyfriend Billy for example, who is terrifyingly jealous, appears to have modelled his complete physical appearance on Danny Zuko from Grease. They met at the drive in burger joint she works at, where she is relentlessly belittled by the aptly credited 'dickhead manager'. Away from the people, several other elements of the film demand the viewers attention. The soundtrack is an eclectic compilation of songs with each used perfectly to either represent a particular character or scene. This eclectic theme continues in the fashion and decoration with Slimmer stating that Wes Anderson has been a direct influence on her work. As the film progresses through its story arc there are a few moments where it lurches slightly. This occurs in the form of shifts between the many individual stories and in tone with the climax of the film being a prime instance. Whilst this can be partially forgiven due to the independent nature of the picture and the problems this triggers, most notably in the painfully low budget, it is a shame given the high quality of everything preceding it. Creedmoria's message is about rising above the unpleasant events that take place in your life and maintaining a resilient positive attitude regardless. Alicia Slimmer deserves high praise for her impressive debut feature. After 10 years of hard work to get the film to screen, every award won is a well deserved triumph. For me personally it was the most entertaining film at this years festival. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A teenage girl struggles to survive high school, a crazy boyfriend and a domineering mother.
      Director
      Alicia Slimmer
      Producer
      Clifton Leaf
      Screenwriter
      Alicia Slimmer
      Production Co
      Creedmoria Productions
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 27, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 30m
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