The Clapper(film)

For the product of the same name, seeThe Clapper.

The Clapper
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Dito Montiel
Screenplay by	Dito Montiel
Based on	Eddie Krumble Is the Clapper byDito Montiel
Produced by	Mike Falbo Ed Helms Alex Lebovici Dito Montiel Steve Ponce Robin Schorr
Starring	Ed Helms Amanda Seyfried Tracy Morgan Adam Levine Mickey Gooch Jr. Russell Peters
Cinematography	Michael Barrett
Edited by	Jake Pushinsky
Music by	Jimmy Haun David Wittman
Production companies	Oriah Entertainment Cedarvale Pictures LTD Films Pacific Electric Picture Company Skit Bags
Distributed by	Momentum Pictures
Release dates	April 23, 2017(2017-04-23)(Tribeca) January 26, 2018(2018-01-26)(United States)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$6,961

The Clapperis a 2017 Americancomedyfilm written and directed byDito Montiel,based on his novelEddie Krumble Is the Clapper.It starsEd Helms,Amanda Seyfried,Tracy Morgan,Adam Levine,Mickey Gooch Jr. andRussell Peters.It was the final film role ofAlan Thicke,who died on December 13, 2016.

The film premiered at theTribeca Film Festivalon April 23, 2017, and was released on January 26, 2018 byMomentum Pictures.

Plot

Eddie Krumble (Ed Helms) is a widowed contract actor who works as an audience member for infomercials, with his best friend Chris (Tracy Morgan). He also has a budding romance with Judy (Amanda Seyfried), a shy gas station attendant.

One day he gets noticed by Stillerman (Russell Peters), a late night talk show host because of his frequent appearances as a recurring audience member. He loses his job due to Stillerman's segments searching for "the Clapper". TheStillerman Show'shunt for Eddie also gets Judy fired and she appears to go missing.

Initially declining offers to appear on Stillerman's show without payment (there is a rule against paying guests), Eddie caves in, appearing on the show to find Judy. After, Eddie and Chris do several "Searching for Judy" segments on the show, which they are paid for. After a few such segments, Judy phones the network and tells Eddie on-air to stop "stalking" her. Fearing a lawsuit, the show ends these segments and cuts ties with Eddie and Chris.

Six months later, Eddie and Chris reappear on the show, as does Eddie's mother Ida (Brenda Vaccaro) berating Stillerman's treatment of her son. On air, Eddie admits that he misses his late wife and that he loves Judy, who sees the segment while she is pumping gas that night. As Eddie mentions on television where he'll be the next day, she finds him and tells him she loves him back. They subsequently marry in the closing credits.

Cast

• Ed Helmsas Eddie Krumble
• Amanda Seyfriedas Judy
• Tracy Morganas Chris
• Brenda Vaccaroas Ida Krumble
• Leah Reminias Producer Louise
• Adam Levineas Ralph Ranter
• Russell Petersas Stillerman
• James Ransoneas Darth Guy
• Alan Thickeas himself
• Roger Guenveur Smithas Dr. Rogers B. Hay
• Mark Cubanas himself
• Todd Giebenhain as Tambakis
• Nico Santosas Buffet Person
• P. J. Byrneas Mr. Caldwell
• Billy Blanksas Billy Blanks
• Robert Axelrodas Spider Parson (voice)
• Wendy Braun as Wendy
• Rob Gronkowskias himself
• Sara Sampaioas herself
• Mickey Gooch Jr. as Yugoslavia

Production

In February 2016, it was announcedEd HelmsandAmanda Seyfriedwould star in the film, withDito Montieldirecting the film from a screenplay he wrote, based on his novel of the same name. Helms and Mike Falbo would be producers under theirPacific Electricbanner, with Robin Schoor.In April 2016,Tracy Morganjoined the cast, with Alex Lebovici and Michael Bien joining as an executive producer, and Steve Ponce as a producer under his Oriah Entertainment banner.In May 2016,Russell Petersjoined the cast.In June 2016,Adam Levine,Leah Remini,P.J. Byrne,Mickey Gooch Jr. andBrenda Vaccarojoined the cast.Later that month,Mark Cuban,Rob GronkowskiandSara Sampaiojoined the cast.In July 2016, Wendy Braun joined the cast.

Filming began in June 2016.

Release

The film premiered at theTribeca Film Festivalon April 23, 2017.Shortly after,Momentum PicturesandNetflixacquired distribution rights.It was released in alimited releaseand throughvideo on demandon January 26, 2018and onNetflixon May 1, 2018.

Critical response

Onreview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,the film holds an approval rating of 23% based on 26 reviews, with aweighted averageof 4.3/10. The site's consensus reads: "The Clapperis tugged along by the valiant efforts of a talented cast, but it's ultimately not enough to make this wan romantic comedy worth a watch. "OnMetacritic,the film holds a weighted average score of 21 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

Accolades

List of awards and nominations
Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref(s)
2019	Golden Raspberry Awards	Worst Actress	Amanda Seyfried	Nominated

External links

• The ClapperatIMDb
• The ClapperatRotten Tomatoes
• The ClapperatMetacritic