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Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. With unexpected, uproarious performances from a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles Dance, these so-called leaders become spectacles of incompetence, contending with increasingly surreal obstacles in the misty woods as night falls and they realize they are suddenly alone. A genre-hopping satire of political ineptitude, the latest film from incomparable directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson is a journey into the absurd heart of power and institutional failure in a slowly burning world.

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A brainy satire that has a ball turning the supposed adults in the room into helpless children, Rumours spins a one-joke premise into a sophisticated riot.

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Adam Nayman

The New Republic

Symbolism is a slippery slope, and at its core Rumours is less allegorical than it is surrealist: What makes it so enjoyable is the way that the characters take even the wackiest developments in stride.

Nov 3, 2024

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It kind of plays out like a horror melodrama set at Bandcamp.

Oct 24, 2024

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Hopefully, “Rumours” can kick off a new age of gonzo, let’s-all-laugh-in-fear-together entertainment.

Oct 21, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It's a high concept spoof that's funny in spots but too poorly executed to make much of an impact.

Rated: B-

Nov 2, 2024

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Paula Farmer

culturevulture.net

Even for the wide range talent and project selections of Blanchett, Rumours seems a far departure. I don’t know how she ended up in this mix of comedy, politics and science fiction, but I’m glad she did.

Oct 31, 2024

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Sarah Vincent

InBetweenDrafts

Blame Canada for Rumours, an alleged comedy where a star-studded ensemble cast outnumber the actual laughs that you’ll emit.

Rated: 1.5/10

Oct 30, 2024

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Dan S

I liked that it was weird and is a critique on how the world works. Good casting and writing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Brandon K

This film actually has a ton of funny moments, but it drones on much too long and at the end it just feels pointless. A lot of deception within the ads as well, hardly any horror here.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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James

This was literally the worst movie I’ve ever seen. It was rambling and disorganized pointless and thoroughly boring. Zero entertainment. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, I was looking at my watch after the first 30 minutes. I would rather kill myself than see this movie again. It was worse than staring at a white wall for two hours. I wish I could unsee it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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David

A lot there but not for everybody.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Eric S

I absolutely enjoyed it—even if I don’t think I understood it. I was like an apocalyptic fever dream someone has while waiting in line at the UN passport office. The acting and dialogue were quite good. I just wish it could have come together more, while retaining its ridiculousness.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Randy E

It might be a bit better on TV.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Synopsis

Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. With unexpected, uproarious performances from a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles Dance, these so-called leaders become spectacles of incompetence, contending with increasingly surreal obstacles in the misty woods as night falls and they realize they are suddenly alone. A genre-hopping satire of political ineptitude, the latest film from incomparable directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson is a journey into the absurd heart of power and institutional failure in a slowly burning world.

Director: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson
Producer: Liz Jarvis, Philipp Kreuzer, Lars Knudsen
Screenwriter: Evan Johnson
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: Buffalo Gal Pictures, Thin Stuff, Walking Down Broadway, Maze Pictures
Rating: R (Partial Nudity|Violent Content|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 43m

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