Come Away

Come Away is a 2020 fantasy drama film directed by Brenda Chapman and starring Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo.

Come Away
Directed byBrenda Chapman
Produced by
Screenplay byMarissa Kate Goodhill
Based onAlice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
Peter Pan
by J. M. Barrie
Starring
Music byJohn Debney
CinematographyJules O'Loughlin
Edited byDody Dorn
Production
company
  • Endurance Media
  • Fred Films
  • Yoruba Saxon Productions
Release date
January 24, 2020 (Sundance)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
United States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.

Premise

Depicts the title characters of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan as siblings trying to help their parents overcome the death of their eldest son.

Cast

Production

The project was announced in May 2016, with The Prince of Egypt and Brave co-director Brenda Chapman hired to direct.[2]

In May 2018, Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo were cast to play the parents of Alice and Peter, with both actors also taking producer roles.[3] In August 2018, Anna Chancellor, Clarke Peters, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine, David Gyasi, Derek Jacobi and Jenny Galloway joined the cast.[4][5]

Filming commenced at Shad Thames in London in August 2018,[6][7] as well as Windsor Great Park in both the South Forest and around Johnson's pond. In October 2018, the production moved to Los Angeles before concluding later that month.[8][9]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.[10][11]

Critical response

According to the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 57% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.38/10.[12]

After its Sundance premiere, Ben Pearson of Slash Film gave a positive review by stating "A new children's classic has arrived, and this timeless fairytale will surely enchant audiences for generations to come."[13] John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter gave a negative review by stating "A wealth of familiar storybook material and a cast including Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo will draw attention, but a handsome production and beautiful cast aren't enough to get this fantasy off the ground."[14]

References
  1. "Come Away (2020) Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. ‘Brave’ Director Brenda Chapman To Make Live-Action Debut With ‘Come Away’
  3. Angelina Jolie & David Oyelowo To Star In Fantasy ‘Come Away’; ‘Brave’ Helmer Brenda Chapman’s Live-Acton Debut
  4. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine Join David Oyelowo-Angelina Jolie Film ‘Come Away’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  5. ‘Come Away’ Adds Derek Jacobi To Cast, Lines Up Sales Plan Ahead Of Toronto
  6. "David Oyelowo films Peter Pan & Alice In Wonderland prequel 'Come Away' in London". Lipstick Alley. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
  7. Leung, Kam Hong (2018-09-10), Hollywood’s Blockbuster ‘Come Away’ Film Set in Shad Thames, London SE1 @ 10 September 2018, retrieved 2019-06-11
  8. ‘Come Away’ Fantasy Pic Starring Angelina Jolie And David Oyelowo Adds Cast, Begins Shoot
  9. Angelina Jolie looks barely recognizable in a blond wig for her new movie
  10. "Come Away". Sundance Institute. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  11. Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  12. "Come Away (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  13. Pearson, Ben (January 25, 2020). "'Come Away' Review: A Delightful Origin Story of Peter Before Pan and Alice Before Wonderland [Sundance 2020]". /Film. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  14. DeFore, John (January 24, 2020). "'Come Away' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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