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Released Oct 23, 2009

1h 36m

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Adrian (Adam Goldberg) is an avant-garde music composer whose poorly attended concerts contrast wildly with his brother Josh's (Eion Bailey) great success as a commercial artist. Adrian's luck appears to change when Josh introduces him to Madeleine (Marley Shelton), an art dealer who sells Josh's work. Adrian and Madeleine begin a torrid affair, but when Josh learns about the relationship and Madeleine stops exhibiting his artwork, the stage is set for a showdown between siblings.

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Critics Consensus

This satire on the art world is at times both clever and shallow, but its top-notch cast generates plenty of goodwill.

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Ian Buckwalter

NPR

Writer-director Jonathan Parker sets us up for a 90-minute debate on aesthetics and artistic integrity, and that's a tedious exercise in any medium.

Rated: 5.5/10

Jul 4, 2010

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Eric D. Snider

Film.com

Skewers the world of contemporary art in a way that's insightful and funny without becoming a broad parody.

Rated: B

Nov 21, 2009

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

The impenetrable gallery jargon is quite funny at first, and the brothers' twisted relationship is set up nicely, but the movie errs when it takes itself seriously.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 12, 2009

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Jonathan Parker's art spoof is witty and sharply observed, and makes good use of its talented leads...

Jun 18, 2020

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Chris Barsanti

Filmcritic.com

...spry and spiky satire...

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 19, 2009

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

The characters...are wrapped up in their own perceptions of their greatness and are an odious lot. This is fitting for the film but leaves the viewer without a character to like.

Rated: C+

Nov 13, 2009

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David D

As someone who has observed and participated in the art world in LA and NY, I found this film to be a well done parody of the contemporary gallery scene. They lampoon conceptual art, abstract painting, taxidermy sculpture, etc. in very funny situations. You almost have to be an insider to fully appreciate some of the humor, but the script and acting are good enough that it should appeal to anyone, particularly those who have been active in the art world. It certainly deserves a higher rating than 65%. That may be due to critics not being familiar with the artists and movements being parodied.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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michael t

Initially I found Untitled quite amusing in its parody of the contemporary art world, and its pretentions. As it proceeded the characters' personal idiosyncrasies came to the fore as problematic, taking away from the comic tone. It became a character study. The second phase was less endearing, more artsy, and bordering on tedious. They couldn't take themselves seriously and questioned what they were doing. The situation was left unresolved.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Quite eccentric. Quiet. Subtle. Just like its own storyline...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Probably the worse movie I've ever seen!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Skewering satire of the New York art scene. Great fun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

It does a good job of making fun of what passes for art but then makes you look at it long enough to appreciate it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Synopsis

Adrian (Adam Goldberg) is an avant-garde music composer whose poorly attended concerts contrast wildly with his brother Josh's (Eion Bailey) great success as a commercial artist. Adrian's luck appears to change when Josh introduces him to Madeleine (Marley Shelton), an art dealer who sells Josh's work. Adrian and Madeleine begin a torrid affair, but when Josh learns about the relationship and Madeleine stops exhibiting his artwork, the stage is set for a showdown between siblings.

Director: Jonathan Parker
Producer: Catherine DiNapoli, Matt Luber, Andreas Olavarria
Screenwriter: Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Outpost Studios, Parker Film Company, Bossa Nova Productions, Luber Roklin Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Nude Images)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 23, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 21, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $230.6K
Runtime: 1h 36m

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