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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 Full Review Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It kind of plays out like a horror melodrama set at Bandcamp. Oct 24, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket I can recognize that Maddin and the Johnsons are saying something profound and biting about the hollow contradictions of world leaders, people willing to sacrifice anything for global unity — anything, that is, except for their next election back home. Rated: 3/4 Nov 11, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review David A lot there but not for everybody. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Randy E It might be a bit better on TV. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 12, 2024
Runtime
1h 43m
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