To Dust

R

Released Feb 8, 2019

1 hr. 32 min.

Comedy

Drama

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A Hasidic cantor in upstate New York, distraught by the untimely death of his wife, befriends a local community college biology professor and the two embark on an increasingly literal undertaking into the underworld.

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Critics Consensus

Thematically ambitious and tonally audacious, To Dust tackles universally relatable topics in a bracingly original way.

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isla s

This seems to me like an indie, somewhat niche film but its one I definitely enjoyed. It features very quirky characters (Shmuel and Albert) who are unlikely 'buddies', to put it one way! the unlikely situations they find themselves in, relating to Shmuel's late wife, are quite amusing. I liked the young jewish children too - how they investigate things they find out. Its very quirky, amusing and even somehow thought provoking, borderline poignant, as far as discussions about death is concerned. I thought Matthew Broderick did pretty well as a somewhat socially awkward college lecturer, trying to justify what he's doing. I suppose its a little like a contemporary Burke & Hare, to a small extent. Very strange, very quirky, yet certainly amusing, in a darkly comic way. Yes I'd recommend this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A dour dark comedy about Hasidism, death, burial rituals, decomposition, and pigs with an act that wears thin about halfway through despite its originality.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Sweet movie. I am not Jewish and do not know a lot about the laws. I enjoyed the bound that was created in this movie. I think these are genuine concerns for others. Oh there are some disgusting decaying body scenes but they are short and can be missed by closing the eyes when you first seeing one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Weird. Wonderful. Heartbreaking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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brent m

When an orthodox Jewish cantor loses his wife at a young age, he has difficulty adjusting to his new circumstances, especially when he has troubling dreams about whether her corpse's deterioration is proceeding in a manner that properly allows her soul to return to source. It concerns him so much that he consults a biology professor for guidance and expertise on the subject, an unlikely relationship that leads to a dark comedy of errors, one that grows increasingly hilarious with each passing episode. Geza Rohrig and Matthew Broderick serve up big, unexpected laughs that often prove deceptively profound and sweetly sublime. This delicious little gem delivers more than what it superficially seems to offer, leaving viewers with good feelings, a warm glow and a tickled spirit.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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dave d

'To Dust' is a journey starring Géza Röhrig ('Son of Saul') and Matthew Broderick. The former plays an American Hasidic Jew trying to reconcile how quickly his wife is decomposing after she passes. Along the way he meets a community college professor, played by Broderick. The duo form an unlikely bond that works. It may not work for true believers in the Hasidic community, but it certainly was enjoyable. Perhaps a bit too dark, but there is a story, a friendship and a resolution. It certainly has a symbolism that can connect beyond religions. Final Score: 6,7/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Shawn Snyder

Director

Géza Röhrig

Shmuel

Sammy Voit

Naftali

Matthew Broderick

Albert

Bern Cohen

Reb Goshen

Ben Hammer

Rebbe

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

To Dust's humour is of the one-trick kind - an odd couple on an odd mission - but there is soul and small pleasures to its fly-by 92 minutes.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 14, 2019

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

"To Dust" has several things to recommend it. It's decidedly different, and that is no small accomplishment in this day and age.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 7, 2019

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Broderick's spot-on performance replete with familiar mannerisms and line deliveries in To Dust is a bittersweet thing, reminding you how much you've missed seeing him on the big screen.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 28, 2019

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

To Dust is a darkly comic film with a wonderfully complex performance of deadpan delivery and deep sadness from Son of Saul star Geza Rohrig.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The central performance is particularly strong and conveys much of the silent power that is placed within the story.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 4, 2022

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

A one-joke movie but it is a good joke brought to life by two actors who make their extreme characters relatable and recognizable.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2021

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Synopsis

A Hasidic cantor in upstate New York, distraught by the untimely death of his wife, befriends a local community college biology professor and the two embark on an increasingly literal undertaking into the underworld.

Director: Shawn Snyder
Executive Producer: Jason Dreyer, David Gendron, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jonathan Gray, David Moscow, Anjay Nagpal, Todd Remis, Joseph Siprut, David Stone, Viviana Zarragoitia
Screenwriter: Jason Begue, Shawn Snyder
Distributor: Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co: Wing and a Prayer Pictures, Salem Street Entertainment, BRON Studios, UnLTD Productions
Rating: R (Some Disturbing Images|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $179.6K

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