Rare Objects

R

Released Apr 14, 2023

2 hr. 3 min.

Drama

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15 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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An adaptation of Kathleen Tessaro's novel of the same name, Rare Objects is a story about friendship that centers around a young woman who reclaims her own sense of self through her journey of self discovery that involves a new job, new friends and healing.

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Nikki P

I'm SO disappointed at the blunt ending. The main character's story was left hanging to the point that I thought the Hulu app malfunctioned. Potential wasted. Lots of messages but no deeper meaning to all of the pain. Like a song with no tonic (coming home) note to it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Richard H

I agree with some of the other reviews that the movie is a little slow and would have been better if it was shorter. But I thought Alan Cumming and Katie Holmes and Derek Luke gave good performances.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Kathy K

I wanted to like this movie because I like Katie Holmes but the movie was just too slow moving. The main girl that was victimized is not believable as an actress. Her words seemed forced and not natural. Maybe it was the wording of the script that made the actress seem unbelievable? I just couldn't emphasize with her, even though her situation was sad. I stopped watching it halfway through because it was just too boring. Maybe it would have been a good lifetime movie but not a feature film. I was so disappointed with this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Ace R

This is a good movie. It has parts that are a little slow, but for the most part it keeps your attention. It has a good message that I like. I recommend that you see this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Victoria G

Very disappointing. The storyline is clear in the first five minutes of the film, the rest is slow moving molasses. The acting is poor with a few exceptions. It was so boring I had to end the torture early.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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John A

A bit uneven in tone however Katie Holmes' latest feature does stir up some resonance here and there.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Julia Mayorga

Benita Parla

Katie Holmes

Diana Van Der Laar

Alan Cumming

Peter Kessler

Derek Luke

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Saundra Santiago

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's a deeply moving film I liked a lot.

Apr 24, 2023

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Katie Rife

RogerEbert.com

Unfortunately, none of the movie’s good intentions ever pan out.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 17, 2023

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

As appealing a setting as this is for a movie, I couldn’t help but feel that the premise doesn’t quite parse.

Apr 17, 2023

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

The film provides multiple angles to sympathize with Benita, except that the uneven screenplay feels too deliberately paced and narratively disjointed to maximize its impact.

Feb 23, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Rare Objects is a boring slog of a film with a flimsy plot and main characters who sound very phony. Katie Holmes has directed yet another cinematic misfire in which she's cast herself as the star. Her awkward over-acting in Rare Objects does not help.

Sep 1, 2023

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

It's well-meaning and warmly embraces its flawed characters, but the rambling structure of "Rare Objects" prevents it from achieving much of an emotional impact.

Rated: 2/5

May 19, 2023

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Synopsis

An adaptation of Kathleen Tessaro's novel of the same name, Rare Objects is a story about friendship that centers around a young woman who reclaims her own sense of self through her journey of self discovery that involves a new job, new friends and healing.

Director: Katie Holmes
Executive Producer: Craig Albrecht, Marco Allegri, Lee Broda, Rick Crumly, Patrick Heaphy, Jason Kringstein
Screenwriter: Katie Holmes, Phaedon A. Papadopoulos
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Rolling Pictures, SSS Entertainment, Lafayette Pictures, IFC Productions, Yale Productions, Lucky 13 Productions
Rating: R (Language and Some Drug Use)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 14, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.5K

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