Who We Are Now

Released May 25, 2018

1 hr. 39 min.

Drama

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Recently released from prison, Beth is working with her public defender to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated for 10 years. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess, an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not.

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What's interesting is how Newton both undermines naïve sentimentality about the world while simultaneously not indulging in cynicism which gives the movie a kind of hopeful realism. Julianne Nicholson should get more leading roles, this is one hell of a performance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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You know, usually a movie title is kind of a throw away. Something snappy, but original...not much more. After watching through Who We Are Now, I found that applying the title to what happens served as an amazing framing device for the story. Who We Are Now is about broken people and how those people try to live after being broken. It doesn't go away, there isn't a cure, but life carries on anyway. Life carries on even though you may be an entirely different person than you were before. The film's end is so bittersweet and left me feeling like I could really relate with the main character despite never experiencing anything close to what she had. It left me feeling empty, but with a resilience to carry on. Another abnormal type of praise - the credits! After that stunning ending, the credits are rolled over the sounds of the street from the final shot just begging you to think about the gravity of what just happened and it is 100% effective.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Julianne Nicholson is terrific but Emma Roberts can't act her way out of a paper bag and she licks her lips too much it's very annoying . this is a very Stark realistic expose a bit edgy & Julianne Nicholson steals the show her acting is superb!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Who we are now is a strong little independent film with powerful performances. Movie is a bit slow in places with some cliché dialogue but the performances are all top-notch. It’s an interesting character study as well. If you like small independent films this one’s worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/31/19

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Who we are now is a strong little independent film with powerful performances. Movie is a bit slow in places with some cliché dialogue but the performances are all top-notch. It’s an interesting character study as well. If you like small independent films this one’s worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/31/19

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When we think that the movie has been shot for good, a new guy comes along and shows that there is a lot to be shot. If you go to this movie and don't even think about popcorn because it doesn't match, you can't do two things at once. Take your water and get very comfortable because you will be taking a bump that will release you only after the end. And breathe, breathe first because during tb you can not, the levada is breathtaking. Not satisfied with making the point, the guy wrote, directed, and produced the movie. And it did well, a lot. Filming! It looks like Newton looked at Nicholson and thought, "I'm going to write her a character." And the actress, Nicholson, fit perfectly. She who is responsible for locking you in the plot and letting you land only at the end of the story. With an electrifying, magnetic interpretation of the skin. Goddamn actress! The driving is discreet and competent, at the same time jovial and intense. Unpretentious and effective photography, without losing the aesthetic beauty. No soundtrack, but the director puts him inside a jazz club just in time for the plot, the music that comes in seems like an oasis for us to redo in preparation for the genius end. Few will reach this refined delicacy. Check out!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Matthew Newton

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Julianne Nicholson

Beth

Emma Roberts

Jess

Zachary Quinto

Peter

Jimmy Smits

Carl

Jason Biggs

Vince

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Leah Pickett

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Though similar in plot to the 2006 indie Sherrybaby, this Brooklyn-set drama owes more in tone and style to the searing character studies of John Cassavetes.

Sep 25, 2018

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Every minute of this film is absolutely mesmerizing.

May 30, 2018

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Superbly acted and confidently shot, "Who We Are Now" delivers substantial dramatic pleasures while posing pertinent questions.

May 24, 2018

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Nick Levine

NME (New Musical Express)

Anchored by compelling performances from Grazer, Seamón and Sevigny, who adds gravitas even when her character is peripheral, this is a fascinating and confounding watch.

Rated: 4/5

May 7, 2021

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

Who We Are Now is a poignant, touching, perfectly acted work that makes me immediately eager to see what Newton does next. Seek this one out.

Jun 15, 2020

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Pat Mullen

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What a treat it is to see a character actor find a great a lead role and dive into it.

Jun 2, 2019

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Synopsis

Recently released from prison, Beth is working with her public defender to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated for 10 years. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess, an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not.

Director: Matthew Newton
Executive Producer: Michael Bien, Alex Lebovici, Jeffrey Pollack, Steve Ponce
Screenwriter: Matthew Newton
Distributor: FilmRise
Production Co: Oriah Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.3K

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