Seriously Red

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Seriously Red

R

2023

1h 44m

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Red (Krew Boylan) lost her job as a real estate agent, but there's something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world's greatest Dolly Parton impersonator! After her act attracts the attentions of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and a powerful booking agent (Bobby Cannavale), Red is catapulted into the top tier of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator. But when Red's life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you're being the best version of yourself.

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Manipulative and content to fall back on charmless camp for most of its runtime, Seriously Red is a serious letdown.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Boylan has the creamy skin and bright blue eyes to shine in the Dolly moments. The musical numbers, presented with sweetness and sincerity, are a lot of fun. The real life scenes are not as lively or effectively staged.

Rated: B-

Feb 11, 2023

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

The exploration is deep, very deep, so much so that one could easily imagine a much darker and edgier film could have been the result. As it is, "Seriously Red" sneaks up on you.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 10, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Even at its bluntest, “Seriously Red” draws a lot of heat and light from Boylan, whose Red enjoys embodying the casual confidence, folksy wisdom and bombshell bravura of one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.

Feb 10, 2023

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Amy Thomasson

InSession Film

The performances are entertaining and the story is one that most of us can relate to. Is it groundbreaking? No. But if you are looking for a movie that will make you laugh, feel good, and you enjoy Dolly Parton, this will be an enjoyable film for you.

Rated: C

Aug 27, 2024

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Damon Wise

Deadline Hollywood Daily

“We need more Dollys in the world,” is the message of this raucous but hugely enjoyable comedy, which, at the same time, reminds us that there is -- and can only be -- one Dolly Parton.

Sep 16, 2023

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Pramit Chatterjee

Digital Mafia Talkies

Seriously Red is the kind of movie we should be getting instead of bland biopics.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2023

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Shirley J

A great idea for a story and for the most part delivered with pace and some charm but I found it very hard to relate to the protaganist and her need to find herself. I struggled with her promiscuity, was baffled by her relationships with friends and family and felt the comedy was quite weak. The whole thing took off when we got an Elvis and Neil Diamond impersonator pairing - amazing and I read afterwards this is a real life couple. This was where the talent lay and I just wanted to see more of their stories. Consequently there seemed to have been a missed opportunity. I stuck with it as it is a relatively short film but I wouldn't be seeking it out to view again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Grant H

A clever idea poorly executed. It tried to be in the class of Muriel's Wedding but lacked the wit, storyline and charm. Apart from the lead, the acting was sub-standard.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/24

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Michael F

Ok movie. Singing pretty good and despite several of my friends being in it, a total let down. Whoever did the makeup for the Kenny Rogers actor definitely needs to go back to makeup school. Not recommended 😔

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Ken B

Seriously Red was seriously disappointing!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Costa B

A promising idea degenerates into a slog, climaxing with an ending that is just too silly to swallow. The wannabe feelgood story ends up being a capitulation to "just be happy being you" homilies. Much time is wasted on subplots with characters - Mom, and a wannabe boyfriend- who are respectively, silly, and dull. Direction is unimaginative, never rising above the prosaic. The film wastes its lively lead performer. She's halfway convincing, unlike the faux Kenny Rogers. The fake androgynous Elvis points at a movie that might have been deeper, darker, and more interesting. Not this time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/10/23

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Amy O

As a Dolly Parton stan, I loved this movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/23

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Synopsis

Red (Krew Boylan) lost her job as a real estate agent, but there's something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world's greatest Dolly Parton impersonator! After her act attracts the attentions of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and a powerful booking agent (Bobby Cannavale), Red is catapulted into the top tier of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator. But when Red's life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you're being the best version of yourself.

Director: Gracie Otto
Producer: Robyn Kershaw, Jessica Carrera, Sonia Borella, Timothy White
Screenwriter: Krew Boylan
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: The Dollhouse Pictures, Filmology Finance, Invisible Wall Productions, Robyn Kershaw Productions
Rating: R (Some Language|Sexual Content|Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Music, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2023
Runtime: 1h 44m

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