Mass

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Mass

PG-13

Released Oct 8, 2021

1h 50m

Drama

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Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney and Ann Dowd) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz' writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.

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Critics Consensus

Mass requires a lot of its audience, but rewards that emotional labor with a raw look at grief that establishes writer-director Fran Kranz as a filmmaker of tremendous promise.

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Jordan King

Empire Magazine

It may be a tough watch, but, boasting a quartet of excellent performances, Fran Kranz's directorial debut is a technically adept, emotionally exhausting yet deeply cathartic film that couldn't be more timely.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 22, 2022

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

While stories such as We Need To Talk about Kevin capitalised on the shock value of its horrifying events by playing with a non-linear narrative, Kranz's film doesn't feel the need for any extra artifice.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 21, 2022

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Movies trade in closure. Mass is honest enough to admit it is not always there to be had.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 20, 2022

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

It makes harrowing, provocative viewing.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 17, 2025

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

Mass is an experiment in real-time healing and not a failed one. It asks us, how are we supposed to heal? Is there a right or a wrong way?

Rated: B

Jun 13, 2024

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

Fran Kranz nailed it with his directorial debut by stripping back the filmmaking and focusing solely on the screenplay and the four brilliant actors he had in this single room.

Mar 1, 2024

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Tom

Brilliant, moving with extraordinary acting. I hope people seek it out even given the terribly sad subject matter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/21

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Max

Extremely compelling premise and dialogue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/21/21

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Leslie E

Extraordinarily heartbreaking story expertly told and acted. The acting and writing were a tour de force. Absolutely riveting - Oscar worth performances. Will stay with you well after you leave the theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/21

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Roy J

The movie doesn't have anything new to say about the American gun epidemic, but competently shows the emotional impact in the ones involved. Four of the best performances you'll see this year.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/21

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Daniel F

A breathtaking directorial debut by Fran Kranz a moving film that unflinchingy addresses love, loss, forgiveness and heartbreak. The performances by all four leads are extraordinary. This film is essential viewing for all since we all will come to terms with grief, love, loss and forgiveness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/21

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The H

A lot of maturity & patience to watch a movie like this, covers a very touchy subject in a very real & emotional manner. Don't let the title fool you, it's not about church or religion, the movie just takes place almost entirely inside of a church, I'm an atheist & would recommend this movie to anyone who likes sad or touching movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Synopsis

Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney and Ann Dowd) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz' writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.

Director: Fran Kranz
Producer: Dylan Matlock, Casey Wilder Mott, J.P. Ouellette
Screenwriter: Fran Kranz
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: 7 Eccles Street, 5B Productions, Circa 1888
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $145.0K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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