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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

PG-13 Released Oct 7, 2022 1h 45m Comedy Drama TRAILER for List
33% Tomatometer 18 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry's (Kunal Nayyar) life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife's tragic death, he feels lost and left behind in the rapidly evolving world of today. As he tries to keep his store afloat, he begins to drink his sorrows away ultimately hitting rock bottom when his most prized possession, a series of Edgar Allen Poe poems, are stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, the unexpected arrival gives Fikry a new lease on life, and love, that are greater than he ever imagined.
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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post A tale with way too much story and not nearly enough life. Rated: 2/4 Oct 5, 2022 Full Review Jericho Tadeo MovieWeb Between the Hallmark-y score and certain narrative beats that, in literary form, may read as engrossing, but, on-screen, err towards the overly sugary, Fikry can't seem to find its place between the grounded and the grandiose. Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue While it has a Hallmark-style quaintness to its setting, the film yanks too aggressively at the heartstrings in a strained attempt to be life-affirming and profound. Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry should have been titled The Lifeless Story of A.J. Fikry. It’s a weak, boring, and jumbled mess with confused tones and unanswered questions. Dec 3, 2022 Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound It is kinda what you would expect of this type of film. Nothing special but watchable. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 13, 2022 Full Review Sumner Forbes Film Threat For the more casual viewer that is craving a traditional tear-jerker, this more than fits the bill and is a great date-night movie for the significant other that may not appreciate Tarkovsky in the same way. Rated: 7/10 Oct 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Norm V. Touchy freely romantic movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Lisa W I absolutely loved it. Must see for romantics, book lovers, and people who like simple things. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Karen K Not crazy about the ending Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Steven There was a total of six people in the theater at the time we went to see the movie in the late afternoon. Two of the people present had also read the book. We all liked the movie. Kunal Nayyar in a serious role played the part of his character very well and demonstrated his depth as an actor in what was a real departure from his former role as Rajesh Koothrapali in the Big Bang Theory comedy series. Mr. Nayyar also had an excellent supporting cast. Looking forward to seeing Kunal Nayyar in more serious roles like A.J. Fikry in the future. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/22 Full Review K White The Storied Life of AJ Fikry is a rich and lovely story - with just the right amount of humor and levity mixed in - about life, love, and the importance of investing in people and things we love, and carrying on in spite of inevitable hardships. Excellently cast and acted. Very true to the book. We need more books and movies like The Storied Life of AJ Fikry in our world! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Shiela A little quirky good story line. Varies from the book. Good acting. At times, the transitions are a little off. I would recommend seeing it. Tuesday 5 totally worth it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/12/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry's (Kunal Nayyar) life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife's tragic death, he feels lost and left behind in the rapidly evolving world of today. As he tries to keep his store afloat, he begins to drink his sorrows away ultimately hitting rock bottom when his most prized possession, a series of Edgar Allen Poe poems, are stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, the unexpected arrival gives Fikry a new lease on life, and love, that are greater than he ever imagined.
Director
Hans Canosa
Producer
Hans Canosa, Claude Dal Farra, Brian Keady, Kelsey Law, Gabrielle Zevin
Screenwriter
Gabrielle Zevin
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Three Point Capital, Universal Studios Inc., Vertical Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, Empathy Machines
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Suggestive Material|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2022
Runtime
1h 45m
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