"Sr."
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| Directed by | Chris Smith |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
"Sr."is a 2022 Americandocumentary filmthat examines the careers and relationship betweenRobert Downey Jr.and his father,Robert Downey Sr.[1][2][3]The film, directed byChris Smith,was released theatrically on November 18, 2022, and was released onNetflixon December 2.[4]
Premise
[edit]Robert Downey Jr. recounts the life and career of his father Robert Downey Sr.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Robert Downey Jr.
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Alan Arkin
- Mezi Atwood
- Sean Hayes
- Norman Lear
- Lawrence Wolf
Release
[edit]"Sr."first premiered at the 2022 Telluride Film Festival in September.[6]
"Sr."was released in selected theatres on November 18, 2022, before streaming on Netflix beginning December 2. The trailer of the film was released by Netflix on 14 November 2022.[7]
Reception
[edit]On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,97% of 58 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The website's consensus reads: "Sr.is an illuminating look at a fascinating filmmaker -- and a poignant tribute to a father from his son. "[8]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 78 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[9]
Gary Goldstein ofThe Los Angeles Timeswrote: "Sr.proves a tender portrait and fitting tribute to an offbeat hero and creative pioneer. "[10]Brian Tallerico ofRogerEbert.comgave the film three out of four stars, stating that although the documentary "sometimes feels like it's playing tug-of-war between something one would watch in a film studies class and something one would watch in a psychology class", its approach makes it feel more personal.[11]
The film won theNational Board of Review Award for Best Documentary Feature.[12]
References
[edit]- ^"Watch" Sr. "| Netflix Official Site".www.netflix.com.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^"Robert Downey Jr. Remembers His Late Dad's Laughter in Emotional 'Sr.' Trailer".Peoplemag.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^Massoto, Erick (2022-11-14)."'Sr.': Robert Downey Jr. Examines His Father's Life and Legacy in Documentary Trailer ".Collider.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^Chapman, Wilson (2022-11-14)."'Sr.' Trailer Captures the Last Days of Robert Downey Jr.'s Father ".IndieWire.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^Farber, Stephen (2022-09-07)."'Sr.' Review: Robert Downey Jr. Pays Affectionate Tribute to His Indie Film Pioneer Father ".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^Murthi, Vikram (2022-09-03)."'Sr.' Review: Robert Downey Jr.-Produced Documentary Pays Tribute to His Underground Filmmaker Father ".IndieWire.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^Grobar, Matt (2022-11-14)."'Sr.' Trailer: Robert Downey Sr. Documentary From Chris Smith Heading To Netflix ".Deadline.Retrieved2022-11-15.
- ^""Sr."".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.RetrievedJuly 12,2023.
- ^""Sr."".Metacritic.Fandom, Inc.RetrievedDecember 10,2022.
- ^Goldstein, Gary (2022-11-22)."Review: 'Sr.' pairs the Robert Downeys in tender tribute to avant-garde filmmaker".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved2022-11-26.
- ^Tallerico, Brian."Sr. movie review & film summary (2022) | Roger Ebert".RogerEbert.com.Retrieved2023-01-02.
- ^Clayton Davis, Jordan Moreau (December 8, 2022)."'Top Gun: Maverick' Named Best Picture by National Board of Review ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on October 24, 2023.RetrievedOctober 24,2023.
