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Solo

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Solo

Released May 24, 2024

1h 41m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal's drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fellow drag queens and supported by his sister, who delights in designing increasingly elaborate and beautiful costumes for his act, Simon vibrates with the passion of his adopted artistic community. When he meets Oliver (Félix Maritaud), the alluring new recruit at the club, their irresistible chemistry sparks an electric romance and a fulfilling creative collaboration. Their dynamic is mesmerizing and tender until Oliver's dominant instincts and destructive behavior jeopardize Simon's space in the spotlight. Simon has plenty of experience with tempestuous personalities -- his mother, a bona fide opera diva, is back in his life after years on the road -- but can he get out from under the shadow of their influence? Beautifully charting the highs and lows of falling in love and finding oneself in one's art, writer and director Sophie Dupuis's SOLO is a passionate feat of character-driven storytelling and visual extravagance, celebrating the drag world in all its splendor and heartache.

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Todd Gilchrist

Variety

“Solo” both honors and transcends its subject matter in its widely evocative, deeply affecting character study — while also happening to have an absolutely banging soundtrack.

Jun 14, 2024

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

“Solo” avoids tired tropes and celebrates drag itself (the scenes of both stars performing are outstanding) and those who step out on the stage while dealing with their own struggles and desires.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 6, 2024

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Manuel Betancourt

AV Club

As the film’s title reminds us, at the center of Solo is the question not just of what can Glory Gore achieve as a solo performer up on stage but of what Simon can become when he stands on his own (alone, if not lonely) in his life.

May 29, 2024

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Randy Meeks

Espinof

A story that goes beyond the worn-out clichés of drag and the LGBT label and reaches new heights of virtuosity and majesty... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2024

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Luis Martínez

El Mundo (Spain)

Sophie Dupuis completes a vibrant queer portrait that is also an excessive homage to the excess of life itself. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jul 12, 2024

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Jericho Tadeo

MovieWeb

The film shows us that the creative spirit cannot be killed, no matter how hard external forces may try.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 12, 2024

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Barbara

In SOLO, Thodore Pellerin gives the best performance of 2024 so far.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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Audience Member

Mental illness film

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/18/24

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John S

Booooring. The main character is a doormat mama's boy, from beginning to end—supposedly he comes into his own but there is no evidence of it. His love interest is purely toxic, so what is the point? There is no moral ambiguity, no insights, nothing. Dialogue is purely functional. Everything said is soooo literal. Like watching a soap opera mashed up with Flashdance.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Josh G

An honest, well executed film with vibrant colors and bold lighting. It mixes in a wonderful background soundtrack creating an atmosphere and element only sound can bring. Mixed between performance and real life lies the heart of this film. Just please balance the damn music the editor needs to balance the audio better. All music should always be the same volume as the talking always.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/23

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brad l

stunning cinematography with a realistic portrayal of drag life and relationships

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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Warren S

Absolutely one of the better movies in 2023. Colorful, emotional, engaging, and great throw-back music. After this movie, drag queen stuff is no longer - instead you will see the creative expression, the art form of presentation, and the love of performing with passion, detail and attention. I got caught up in the many relations that are as much part of the movie as is performing - mother-son, brother-sister, man-man lovers, co-workers, and ultimately, the triumph of self-respect, self-expression, and self-worth. Truly an emotional ride, with plenty of audience tears of joy. A must-see 2023 firm. It will have you talking about drag very differently, and with support and strength. A movie for straights to explore and discover and a movie for all gays to celebate.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal's drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fellow drag queens and supported by his sister, who delights in designing increasingly elaborate and beautiful costumes for his act, Simon vibrates with the passion of his adopted artistic community. When he meets Oliver (Félix Maritaud), the alluring new recruit at the club, their irresistible chemistry sparks an electric romance and a fulfilling creative collaboration. Their dynamic is mesmerizing and tender until Oliver's dominant instincts and destructive behavior jeopardize Simon's space in the spotlight. Simon has plenty of experience with tempestuous personalities -- his mother, a bona fide opera diva, is back in his life after years on the road -- but can he get out from under the shadow of their influence? Beautifully charting the highs and lows of falling in love and finding oneself in one's art, writer and director Sophie Dupuis's SOLO is a passionate feat of character-driven storytelling and visual extravagance, celebrating the drag world in all its splendor and heartache.

Director: Sophie Dupuis
Producer: Etienne Hansez
Screenwriter: Sophie Dupuis
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Bravo Charlie
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.3K
Runtime: 1h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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