Ideal Home (film)

Ideal Home
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Andrew Fleming[1]
Produced by Aaron Ryder
Gabrielle Tana
Maria Teresa Arida
Clark Peterson
Maxime Rémillard
Written by Andrew Fleming
Starring
Music by Martin Simpson
Cinematography Alexander Gruszynski
Edited by Jeffrey M. Werner
Production
company
Distributed by Brainstorm Media
Release date
  • February 15, 2018 (2018-02-15) (Mardi Gras)
  • June 29, 2018 (2018-06-29) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Ideal Home is a 2018 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Andrew Fleming and starring Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd, Alison Pill, Jake McDorman, and Jack Gore.

The film had its world premiere at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 15, 2018. It is scheduled to be released on June 29, 2018, by Brainstorm Media.

Plot

Erasmus (Coogan) and Paul (Rudd) are a gay couple whose life is turned inside out when a ten-year-old boy shows up at their door claiming to be Erasmus's grandson. Neither Paul, nor Erasmus, are ready to give up their extravagant lifestyles to be parents, but maybe this little kid has thing or two to teach them about the value of family.

Cast

  • Steve Coogan[2] as Erasmus Brumble, Bill's grandfather and a TV chef
  • Paul Rudd[2] as Paul Morgan, Erasmus's director and long-term partner
  • Jack Gore as Angel/Bill Brumble, Erasmus's estranged grandson
  • Alison Pill as Melissa from Child Protective Services
  • Jake McDorman[3] as Beau
  • Jesse Luken as Director
  • Eric Womack as Officer Forrest
  • Jenny Gabrielle as Betty
  • Lora Martinez-Cunningham Ms. Garcia
  • Monique Candelaria as Officer Guttierez
  • Frances Lee McCain as Doris

Production

Andrew Fleming directed the film from his own script with producers on the film are Aaron Ryder, Gabrielle Tana, Maria Teresa Arida, Clark Peterson, and Maxime Rémillard.[4]

Principal photography on the film began on May 11, 2016 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[4]

Release

In May 2016, Remstar Films acquired the Canadian distribution rights to the film.[5] The film had its world premiere at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 15, 2018.[6] Shortly after, Brainstorm Media acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for a June 29, 2018.[7]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 67%, based on 42 reviews, and an average rating of 5.4/10.[8] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average rating of 61 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9] Zac Platt of ScreenRealm gave the film 3/5 stars, writing that "even if it's not a must see, the warm and fuzzy tone and winning characters make Ideal Home an easy recommendation."[10]

References

  1. ↑ Page, Charlie David (March 26, 2018). "Ideal Home". SWITCH. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  2. 1 2 McNary, Dave (May 10, 2016). "Why Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd's New Movie Proved an 'Ideal' Film for Banker's Backing". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 21, 2016). "Jake McDorman Moves Into 'Ideal Home' With Paul Rudd And Steve Coogan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (May 15, 2016). "First Look: Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd Are a Bickering Gay Couple in 'Ideal Home'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ Lang, Brent (May 14, 2016). "Cannes: Remstar Buys Canada on 'Ideal Home' With Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ Barber, Laurence (January 10, 2018). "Mardi Gras Film Festival launches 25th anniversary program". Star Observer. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (May 1, 2018). "Paul Rudd's Dramedy 'Ideal Home' Finds Distribution". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ideal Home (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Ideal Home Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  10. ↑ Platt, Zac (June 28, 2018). "'Ideal Home' MOVIE REVIEW: Paul Rudd & Steve Coogan Bicker in Love in Too-Comfy Dramedy". ScreenRealm. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
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