Song of Back and Neck

2018

1 hr. 25 min.

Comedy

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69%

13 Reviews

Tomatometer

45%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Fred is a nice guy who is plagued with crippling back and neck pain. In addition to this, he is not taken seriously by anyone, and after 25 years of working at his father's law firm, a creepy younger partner is threatening his job. When a beautiful client comes in looking for a divorce lawyer, she and Fred hit it off. She suggests he see an acupuncturist, who discovers that Fred has a unique talent. And as Fred begins to find relief for his pain, he wonders if his problems are psychological.

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2.4 he basically plays the same exact guy his was in the office

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/20

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Song of Back and Neck had some scattered laughs and solid moments throughout, but overall the movie was pretty disappointing. Throughout the entire movie, I wasn't sure if the focus of the movie was supposed to be on his budding relationship, his work life, or his interactions with the chiropractor. The pacing of the movie was a little uneven and left a lot to be desired. It wasn't absolutely terrible, but this is a movie I would suggest passing on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Paul Lieberstein (The Office) makes his silver screen debut here, as writer, director and lead actor. I found a mixed bag here with some of the dark absurd humor working effectively, while much of it was too awkward and just fell flat. The fine actress Rosemarie DeWitt gives an engaging performance and adds life to the movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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While it loses steam in its final act, Paul Lieberstein debut as a film director is one to be admired for making a original take on a flawed character dealing with a midlife-crisis in such a odd way.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Paul Lieberstein

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Paul Lieberstein

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

Broad cultural stereotyping is just one example of this movie's dreary sense of humor.

Nov 29, 2018

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

The story... never comes together as a satisfying whole, even if it all proves relatively painless viewing.

Nov 28, 2018

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Brandon Katz

Observer

Song of Back and Neck is a ridiculous (in a good way), oddly moving portrait of being stuck in a 25-year rut.

Apr 26, 2018

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Matthew Passantino

Film Threat

While it's an amiable effort, there's not much to grasp onto in this film.

Rated: 4/10

Dec 17, 2018

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Joey Magidson

AwardsCircuit.com

Lieberstein showcases a great handle on tone.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 28, 2018

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

An alumnus of "The Office" has created a rom-com with the cringe-worthy situations, the quirky comic banter and a killer running gag worthy of the sitcom that made him.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 18, 2018

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Synopsis

Fred is a nice guy who is plagued with crippling back and neck pain. In addition to this, he is not taken seriously by anyone, and after 25 years of working at his father's law firm, a creepy younger partner is threatening his job. When a beautiful client comes in looking for a divorce lawyer, she and Fred hit it off. She suggests he see an acupuncturist, who discovers that Fred has a unique talent. And as Fred begins to find relief for his pain, he wonders if his problems are psychological.

Director: Paul Lieberstein
Executive Producer: Candice Abela, Fernando Loureiro, Lauren Russell, Roberto Vasconcellos, John Yakub
Screenwriter: Paul Lieberstein
Production Co: StarStream Media, StarStream Entertainment, The Orchard
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2018

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