Unicorn Store

Unicorn Store
Directed by Brie Larson
Produced by
  • Brie Larson
  • Lynette Howell Taylor
  • Paris Kasidokstas-Latsis
  • Terry Dougas
  • David Bernad
  • Ruben Fleischer
Written by Samantha McIntyre
Starring
Music by Alex Greenwald
Cinematography Brett Pawlak
Edited by Jennifer Vecchierello
Production
company
Release date
  • September 11, 2017 (2017-09-11) (TIFF)
Running time
 91 minutes
Country United States

Unicorn Store is a 2017 comedy film, directed by Brie Larson from a screenplay by Samantha McIntyre. It stars Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, Bradley Whitford, Karan Soni, Mamoudou Athie, Mary Holland, and Hamish Linklater.

It screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

Cast

Production

In August 2012, Rebel Wilson joined the cast of the film, with Miguel Arteta directing from a screenplay by Samantha McIntyre. Mike White and David Bernad would produce the film under their Rip Cord Production banner.[1] In August 2016, it was announced Brie Larson would direct, produce, and star in the film. Ruben Fleischer and Bernad would produce the film through their company The District, while Paris Kasidokostas-Latsis and Terry Douglas would also produce and Jean-Luc De Fanti and Anne Woodward would serve as executive producers.[2][3] In November 2016, Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, and Bradley Whitford joined the cast of the film.[4][5] That same month, Karan Soni and Mamoudou Athie joined the cast of the film.[6][7] On December 16, 2016, it was reported that Mary Holland had been cast in the film.[8]

Filming

Principal photography began in November 2016, in Los Angeles, California and concluded on December 9, 2016.[9][10]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2017.[11][12]

Critical reception

Unicorn Store received mixed reviews from film critics. It holds a 64% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 13, 2012). "Miguel Arteta rides with 'Unicorn' indie". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ McNary, Dave (August 8, 2016). "Brie Larson Making Directorial Debut, Starring in Comedy 'Unicorn Store'". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ Sharf, Zack (August 8, 2016). "Brie Larson Sets Directorial Debut With Indie Comedy 'Unicorn Store'". Indiewire.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  4. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (November 14, 2016). "Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack & Bradley Whitford Join Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ McNary, Dave (November 14, 2016). "Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, Bradley Whitford Join Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store'". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ Soni, Karan (November 15, 2016). "I believe in unicorns and Brie Larson". Instagram. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (November 29, 2016). "Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store' Hires Mamoudou Athie; Carlito Olivero Joins 'Bad Samaritan'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (December 16, 2016). "Mary Holland Lands Roles In 'Veep' & 'Unicorn Store'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  9. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (November 14, 2016). "Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, Bradley Whitford Join Brie Larson's 'Unicorn Store'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ Larson, Brie (December 9, 2016). "Last day of filming got me like". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  11. ↑ Pond, Steve (15 August 2017). "Aaron Sorkin, Brie Larson, Louis CK Movies Added to Toronto Film Festival Lineup". TheWrap. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  12. ↑ "Unicorn Store". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Unicorn Store". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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