Violet

R

Released Oct 29, 2021

1 hr. 32 min.

Drama

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78 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

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What would you do if you weren't afraid? After realizing she's spent years allowing fear to drive every decision she makes, Violet (Olivia Munn) must learn to silence her relentlessly negative inner thoughts (voiced by Justin Theroux) in order to regain control over her life.

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Critics Consensus

Uneven yet admirably ambitious, Violet takes a thoughtful look at the occasionally profound difference between a person's private thoughts and public face.

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Tanya F.

I've never seen a film like this. It went right under my skin. I felt like the filmmaker was reading my mind. I am really thinking about my own "voice" in my head now. I'm sure this film is going to get nominations for directing, writing, and acting. It's just so different.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/21

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Lisa T

This movie accurately portrays what it's like to live with mental health issues and the battles associated with it. If you are struggling, you are not alone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Steve D

The premise is a bit on the nose but the execution is far better than expected and Munn shows she can be a star.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Laura H

Absolute work of art.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Jaan B

As a person whose mind rarely takes a break, I can relate. Perhaps not as volatile, but pretty ruthless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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dave d

Annoying at times, and brilliant at others, Justine Bateman's 'Violet' is a mixed bag that most certainly won't be for everyone. It is, however, unlike any film I've ever seen. Olivia Munn is incredibly real in a role that needs someone who can display a multitude of emotions. We have an internal voice and some words on the screen and that can prove distracting. The central aspect of the film is fear and the human condition. At the core, it's brilliant. Justin Theroux (Voiceover) is the conscious of our titular character. There are also captions that make this more complete, but there are times it's just too much. The film is also fairly predictable. The overarching message is powerful. Rid yourself of toxicity! Intense, but thoughtful and a wonderful debut from Bateman. Final Score: 6.8/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/23

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Justine Bateman

Director

Olivia Munn

Violet

Luke Bracey

Red

Justin Theroux

The Voice

Dennis Boutsikaris

Tom Gaines

Erica Ash

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Thanks in large part to Munn's elegant, authentic, grounded and moving performance, we're rooting hard for Violet to find some inner peace.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 11, 2021

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

Justine Bateman has been around this business for most of her life, so there's clearly a lot of truth in the story she's telling [in Violet]. If only she'd let it speak for itself.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 5, 2021

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's a very interesting film. Wonderfully well-made and complicated.

Nov 5, 2021

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

In Violet, Justine Bateman gives a voice to the generations who are fighting silent battles with the voices in their head, highlighting the need for empathy and compassion.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 26, 2023

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David Gonzalez

The Cinematic Reel

A film that gives us Olivia Munn’s career-best performance and explores gender politics and our inner voices, while offering a subjective experience that allows the viewer to decipher the film’s themes and messages.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 31, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Screenwriting legend Robert McKee said “characters must change… and the change must come from within”. Violet is a rather literal interpretation of this rule but is ultimately an empowering tale of believing in oneself.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Synopsis

What would you do if you weren't afraid? After realizing she's spent years allowing fear to drive every decision she makes, Violet (Olivia Munn) must learn to silence her relentlessly negative inner thoughts (voiced by Justin Theroux) in order to regain control over her life.

Director: Justine Bateman
Executive Producer: Cassian Elwes, Jay Paul, Jonathan Schurgin, Anders Liljeblad, Matt Lituchy, Rob Rubano
Screenwriter: Justine Bateman
Distributor: Relativity Media
Production Co: Section 5
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 29, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2021

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