Naked(2017 film)
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| Directed by | Michael Tiddes |
| Screenplay by | Cory Koller Marlon Wayans Rick Alvarez |
| Based on | Naken by Torkel Knutsson Mårten Knutsson |
| Produced by | Ted Sarandos Marlon Wayans Rick Alvarez Todd Garner Ryan Lewis |
| Starring | Marlon Wayans Regina Hall Loretta Devine J.T. Jackson Eliza Coupe Scott Foley Dave Sheridan Neil Brown Jr. Brian McKnight Dennis Haysbert |
| Cinematography | David Ortkiese |
| Edited by | Lawrence Jordan |
| Music by | David Newman |
Production companies | Broken Road Productions Baby Way Productions |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Nakedis a 2017 Americancomedy filmdirected byMichael Tiddesand written by Rick Alvarez, Cory Koller andMarlon Wayans.It is a remake of the 2000 Swedish filmNaken.The film starsMarlon Wayans,Regina Hall,Jonathan Todd Jackson,Scott Foley,Loretta Devine,Brian McKnightandDennis Haysbert.The film was released onNetflixon August 11, 2017.
Plot[edit]
Substitute teacher Rob Anderson is offered a full-time teaching job, but is reluctant to commit. He and fiancée, physician Megan Swope, fly toCharleston, South Carolinafor their wedding the next day. Megan's disapproving father, businessman Reginald, has invited Megan's successful ex-boyfriend Cody. Rob goes out with his best man, Benny, only to wake up on his wedding day,nakedin an elevator in a hotel far from the church. He is arrested forstreaking,but when the church bells ring, he is pulled back in time to the elevator an hour earlier; Rob realizes he is stuck in atime loop,reliving this hour.
Desperate, Rob gradually adapts to his situation. When he learns that no wedding at that church has ever been canceled, he concludes that God has intervened. Rob develops multiple ways to obtain clothing and travel to the church; gains the trust of a police duo, a biker gang, and singerBrian McKnight;learns that Cody is planning ahostile takeoverof Reginald's company; and has meaningful conversations with his mother, Megan, and Reginald. He eventually discovers that Megan's jealousmaid of honorVicky abducted him and put him in the elevator after hiring a prostitute, Callie, to seduce him (which backfired—Callie actually helped Rob with his vows).
In the final iteration of the loop, Rob enlists the cops to race across town, invites Callie to the wedding, and gets his suit to the Church. He exposes Cody and Vicky, earns Reginald's approval, and marries Megan. He has accepted the teaching job and wants to have a stable, grounded life with her.
Cast[edit]
- Marlon Wayansas Rob Anderson[1]
- Regina Hallas Megan Anderson (née Swope)
- Dennis Haysbertas Reginald Swope[2]
- Scott Foleyas Cody Favors[2]
- Eliza Coupeas Vicky
- J.T. Jackson as Benny[2]
- Loretta Devineas Carol[2]
- Brian McKnightas himself[2]
- Cory Hardrictas Drill[3]
- Dave Sheridanas Officer Mike Bentley
- Neil Brown Jr.as Officer Rick McBride
- Jwaundace Candeceas Shaundra
- Jason Davis as Principal Melon
- Minka Kellyas Callie
Production[edit]
On September 21, 2016, it was announced Capra Liviu andRegina Hallwould star in the film.[1]On October 20, 2016,Cory Hardrictjoined the cast of the film.[3]Principal photographybegan on October 17, 2016.[4]
Release[edit]
The film was released onNetflixon August 11, 2017, three weeks after Regina Hall's previous film,Girls Trip.[5]
Reception[edit]
Nakedreceived generally negative reviews from critics upon release, criticizing the concept and humor. In his review of the film, Mike D'Angelo ofThe A.V. Clubsaid, "For many,Groundhog Dayqualifies as a near-perfect comedy. Apparently, though, there are some highly motivated people out there who think it’d be a whole lot funnier if the guy stuck in the endless time loop were constantly running around with his bare ass exposed and his hands covering his junk. "He later added," Let’s place the blame where it squarely belongs: on the moronic premise.Groundhog Daybut he's naked? Why? "[6]
"The film clearly does not care about establishing a realistic world," Cody Schmitz ofDecidersaid about the film, "It just wants to get Wayans in that magic elevator and in the nude."[7]Renee Schonfeld ofCommon Sense Mediacalled it a "lowbrow farce with action, swearing and partial nudity."[8]The filmholds 0% on the review aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoesbased on 8 reviews.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abFleming, Mike (September 21, 2016)."Netflix Gets 'Naked' With Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
- ^abcdeLesnick, Silas (March 8, 2017)."Naked Movie Teaser: Marlon Wayans is Trapped in a Time Loop".Comingsoon.net.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
- ^abFord, Rebecca (October 20, 2016)."Netflix Remake 'Naked' Adds Cory Hardrict (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
- ^Darlington, Abigail (October 18, 2016)."Netflix begins shooting movie starring Marlon Wayans in Charleston".News and Courier.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
- ^Holub, Christian (March 8, 2017)."'Naked' teaser: Marlon Wayans stars in Netflix movie ".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
- ^D'Angelo, Mike (10 August 2017)."Marlon Wayans wakes up Naked wakes up Naked in this shitty Groundhog Day clone".The A.V. Club.Retrieved18 August2019.
- ^Schmitz, Cody (11 August 2017)."Netflix's 'Naked' is a More Repetitive 'Groundhog Day'".Decider.Retrieved18 August2019.
- ^"Naked - Movie Reviews".Rotten Tomatoes.Retrieved18 August2019.
- ^"Naked".Rotten Tomatoes.Retrieved10 October2019.
External links[edit]
- 2017 films
- 2017 comedy films
- American comedy films
- American remakes of Swedish films
- Films directed by Michael Tiddes
- Films set in Charleston, South Carolina
- Films shot in South Carolina
- Netflix original films
- Time loop films
- Films scored by David Newman (composer)
- 2010s English-language films
- 2010s American films
- English-language comedy films