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Juniper

Released Feb 24, 2023 1h 34m Drama TRAILER for List
93% Tomatometer 55 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.
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Juniper's story offers few surprises -- and it doesn't need any, with Charlotte Rampling holding the viewer rapt from start to finish.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It feels personal in a lot of the details and production design... That elevates it from a generic story. Mar 3, 2023 Full Review Jude Dry indieWire The movie holds back at every potential dramatic turn, gripping the emotional reins tight where it could have loosened them. But Rampling brings a quiet gravitas to the surly character. Rated: B Feb 27, 2023 Full Review Rex Reed Observer Charlotte Rampling coming out of semi-retirement is an occasion that should be accompanied by fireworks — and she provides the fireworks herself in this film about healing fractured family dynamics. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 27, 2023 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Two stubborn mules – one young, one older – shift from confrontation to affection in the predictable but moving Juniper. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Juniper is a predictable film that seeks emotion and moves through commonplaces of this type of film. However, the enormous presence of Charlotte Rampling fills the screen and justifies its viewing. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) When New Zealander Matthew J. Saville's debut film breaks away from its emotional devices and predictable approach to emotional catharsis, it successfully gets to the essence of its characters. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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John E Funny at timesTouching at times.and Charlotte Ram-long all the time. It simply doesnt get any better! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/06/23 Full Review William H I'm 75 years old. I thought the acting in this movie was good however the plot developed slowly and was often tediously boring. It made me feel sad. Unfortunately, we will all face similar circumstances someday assuming we live long enough. I, like most people I'm sure, endeavor to ignore the possibility hoping that it will simply go away. The movie was for me like paying to go see one of my nightmares. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/23 Full Review Dana Superb acting and writing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review dave d A Charlotte Rampling feature that is slow and emotionally manipulative. Grandmother and son and grandson and a complicated life of the eldest that is hardly touched on. There is a lot to delve into, but the film stays in neutral. Despite being easy on the eyes, George Ferrier as the grandson doesn't always work. There are minutes without a word, but the moving pictures are most certainly gorgeous. There isn't much there there. Could have been a wonderful short movie. Final Score: 3.6/10 Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review richie v NUEVOS VALORES Todo es confuso, la vida es confusa, las generaciones son odiosas, también encantadoras, unas contra otras al final acaban conociéndose, quizá no se llevan tan mal como creían, tienen sus diferencias, eso es lo que les hace especiales, diferentes. Me convencen mucho estas historias, me entusiasman, a veces porque yo también tengo en mi vida lo que veo en la pantalla, otras porque lo necesito, desesperadamente, y también sin necesidad, solo necesitarlo por si acaso, para un futuro próximo, o lejano, con tal de fantasear con eso que deseas aumenta vida, y también dolor, mucho. Como he dicho antes, adoro este tipo de cuentos, se saca mucha información, se aprende, se llora (sobre todo), se ríe… Se concentra en todo eso que puede crear felicidad. Y yo estando muerto he conseguido ver la luz en muchas de éstas historias. Y también en muchas que especialmente se concentran y concluyen en una oscuridad. Sin embargo, ésta aún siendo muy agradable, inteligente y rica de sabiduría (como de normal en éstas), no consigue hacer concentrarme plenamente, tampoco emocionarme (espero que ese sea uno de los objetivos, si no…) y sentir esas emociones de luz. Puedo imaginarme en ella su agujero brillante del que se puede escapar fácilmente pero no volver de manera tan sencilla. Cabe destacar que sus personajes e intérpretes son de lo mejor de la película, a los cuatro principales les puedo coger fácilmente cariño, si no lo he hecho ya. Hay épocas que soy más sensible que un caniche, otras que soy el diablo emocionalmente; eso no significa que sea feliz, es más, no creo que lo sea ni en esas épocas, que suelen ser cortas. Y por culpa de mis bipolaridades no sé si Juniper es de verdad sensible, o todo es convencional, aunque lo fuera su camino es agradable, su conclusión es aterrorizadora. Tampoco he estado en la situación de esas dos personas, un adolescente y abuela, pero sin complicaciones podría emocionar a alguien que sí lo ha experimentado (mi madre con su abuela), alguien no tan bipolar como yo. La espero para otra de mis épocas, ojalá haya suerte. -RICHIE VALERO Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/04/23 Full Review JV H Poignant. Well done. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.
Director
Matthew J. Saville
Producer
Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn
Screenwriter
Matthew J. Saville
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
New Zealand Film Commission, Sandy Lane Productions, Fulcrum Media Finance, Celsius Entertainment, New Zealand Screen Production Grant
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2023
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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