The Gutter | |
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Directed by | Yassir Lester Isaiah Lester |
Written by | Yassir Lester |
Produced by | Liz Destro |
Starring | Shameik Moore Susan Sarandon |
Cinematography | Veronica Bouza |
Edited by | David Dean Josh Porro |
Music by | Keegan DeWitt |
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Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Gutter is a 2024 American comedy film written by Yassir Lester, directed by Yassir Lester and Isaiah Lester and starring Shameik Moore and Susan Sarandon.[1]
Plot
[edit]Walt gets a job at the AlleyCatz bowling alley. He is forced to accept his talent as a bowler, prompting backlash from his detractors who seek to undermine his professional success.
Cast
[edit]- Shameik Moore as Walt
- Susan Sarandon as Linda Curson
- D'Arcy Carden as Skunk
- Jay Ellis as Lil Patience
- Jackée Harry as Mozell
- Paul Reiser as Angelo
- Rell Battle as Brotha Candy
- Adam Brody as Building Inspector
- Kim Fields as Vicki
- Adam Pally as Deli Manager
- Paul Scheer as Crantley
- Tony Baker as Walt's Cousin
- Nelson Franklin as Some Winner
Release
[edit]The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2024.[1] In August 2024, Magnolia Pictures acquired North American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a simultaneous release in theaters and video on demand on November 1, 2024.[2]
Reception
[edit]The film has an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews.[3] Matt Donato of Collider rated the film a 7 out of 10.[1] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote, "...The Gutter — like an early Paul Beatty novel — seems destined to be a cult classic."[4] Stephen Saito of Variety also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Laughter strikes from all sides in The Gutter, the kind of brash and boisterous broad comedy that has largely been missing from multiplexes in recent years."[5] Fletcher Peters of The Daily Beast gave the film a negative review and wrote, "But all in all, do these bonkers, fantastical edits to the game of bowling make The Gutter a fun, farcical ride? Well, also no."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Donato, Matt (March 14, 2024). "'The Gutter' Review: A New Comedy Like 'Dodgeball' and 'Anchorman' Is Born; SXSW 2024". Collider. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (20 August 2024). "Magnolia Pictures Acquires Bowling Comedy 'The Gutter' Starring Shameik Moore, D'Arcy Carden & Susan Sarandon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "The Gutter". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (March 17, 2024). "'The Gutter' Review: Susan Sarandon and Shameik Moore Face Off in a Boisterous Bowling Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Saito, Stephen (March 13, 2024). "'The Gutter' Review: Yassir and Isaiah Lester's Irreverent Bowling Comedy Leaves 'Em Rolling in the Aisles". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Peters, Fletcher (March 12, 2024). "Susan Sarandon's Racist Bowling Cult Deserves a Better Movie Than 'The Gutter'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved April 16, 2024.