Zipper(film)
| Zipper | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mora Stephens |
| Written by | Mora Stephens Joel Viertel |
| Produced by | Mark Heyman R. Bryan Wright Amy Mitchell-Smith Marina Grasic Joel Viertel |
| Starring | Patrick Wilson Lena Headey John Cho Dianna Agron Christopher McDonald Ray Winstone Richard Dreyfuss |
| Cinematography | Antonio Calvache |
| Edited by | Joel Viertel |
| Music by | H. Scott Salinas |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Alchemy |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Zipper(also known asReckless)[1]is a 2015 Americanpolitical thriller filmwritten and directed by Mora Stephens and starringPatrick Wilson,Lena Headey,Dianna Agron,Richard Dreyfuss,Ray Winstone,andPenelope Mitchell.[2][3][4]The film had its world premiere on January 27, 2015 at theSundance Film Festival.[5]The film was released on August 28, 2015, in alimited releasein the United States and throughvideo on demandbyAlchemy.[6]The film follows a federal prosecutor running for office who cannot stop himself from sleeping with high-class escorts, putting both his career and his personal life at risk.
Plot[edit]
Sam Ellis is a man on the rise—a hot-shot prosecutor on the cusp of a bright future. When an intern at the office becomes infatuated with him, Sam unwisely attempts to quiet his desires by seeing a high-class escort—only to discover that the experience is more fulfilling and exhilarating than he could have imagined. A second appointment with an escort soon follows, and a third, sending his once idyllic life spiraling out of control. In the midst of wrestling with his demons, he suddenly finds himself being groomed to run for theSenate—thrusting him into the public spotlight, and forcing him to take increasingly dangerous measures to keep the press, the law, and his wife off his trail.
Cast[edit]
- Patrick Wilsonas Sam Ellis
- Lena Headeyas Jeannie Ellis
- Dianna Agronas Dalia[7]
- Alexandra Breckenridgeas Christy
- Penelope Mitchellas Laci / Jennifer
- Richard Dreyfussas George Hiller[2]
- Ray Winstoneas Nigel Coaker
- John Choas EJ[2]
- Billy Slaughteras Sam's Aide
- Christopher McDonaldas Peter Kirkland
Reception[edit]
Zipperhas received negative reviews from critics, despite praise for Wilson's performance. Thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoesreported a 20% rating, with arating averageof 4.38/10 based on 30 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Patrick Wilson tries his best to elevate tawdry material, butZipperis a morality tale that makes its points so clumsily that they inspire more unintentional laughter than thought. "[8]It has a score of 39% on Metacritic.[9]
Jordan Hoffman ofThe Guardiangave the film 2/5 stars, saying, "What's ultimately frustrating about Zipper is that it seems like it has something important to say about infidelity and the sex industry, but can't decide what that should be."[10]David Rooney ofThe Hollywood Reporteralso gave the film a negative review: "There's neither topicality nor bite in this bland pseudo-thriller, which lathers on composer H. Scott Salinas' high-suspense score like shower gel after sweaty sex, yet rarely musters an ounce of genuine tension."[11]Another negative review from Geoff Berkshire ofVarietysaid, "Tawdry but cripplingly self-serious, the second feature from Mora Stephens (a full decade after her little-seen, also politically themed debutConventioneers) benefits from Patrick Wilson's committed star turn. Still, the awkward end product would inevitably struggle in theatrical venues, making it more advisable to play to the base and go straight to VOD and premium cable. "[12]
Despite having several negative reviews, Fred Topel fromCraveOnlinegave the film a positive review, with a score of 9.5/10, saying, "Zipper whips out the thrills… This year's Gone Girl… The grown-up thriller of the year."[13]
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at theSundance Film Festivalon January 27, 2015.[14]Shortly after it was announcedAlchemyhad acquired distribution rights to the film.[15] The film was released on August 28, 2015, in alimited releaseand throughvideo on demand.[16]
References[edit]
- ^"Watch Reckless".Amazon Prime Video UK.Retrieved2020-10-05.
- ^abcZipperat Cargo EntertainmentArchivedJuly 14, 2014, at theWayback Machine
- ^Twitter / DiannaAgron: A five AM pickup is always a little early....but it's good to be working. #Zipper
- ^CAPE Congratulates Mora Stephens on ZIPPER
- ^Berkshire, Geoff (2015-01-28)."Sundance Film Review: 'Zipper'".Variety.Retrieved2019-08-08.
- ^"Check Out This Official Poster For ZIPPER Starring @patrickwilson73 – The Trailer Arrives Tomorrow!".Rama's Screen.2015-07-21.Retrieved2019-08-08.
- ^Twitter / DiannaAgron: This girl. Dalia. #Zipper
- ^"Zipper".Rotten Tomatoes.RetrievedFebruary 26,2020.
- ^"Zipper".Metacritic.
- ^"Zipper – tale of attorney undone by call girls is no Shame".TheGuardian.Jordan Hoffman. 29 January 2015.RetrievedJanuary 29,2015.
- ^"'Zipper': Sundance Review ".HollywoodReporter.David Rooney. 28 January 2015.RetrievedJanuary 28,2015.
- ^"'Zipper': Sundance Review ".Variety.Geoff Berkshire. 28 January 2015.RetrievedJanuary 28,2015.
- ^"'Zipper' Whips Out the Thrills ".CraveOnline.Fred Topel.RetrievedJanuary 28,2015.
- ^"Sundance Film Review: 'Zipper'".28 January 2015.
- ^"Alchemy Acquires Sundance Political Thriller 'Zipper'".3 February 2015.
- ^"Check Out This Official Poster for ZIPPER Starring @patrickwilson73 – the Trailer Arrives Tomorrow!".