Irresistible (2020 film)

Irresistible is a 2020 American political comedy film written and directed by Jon Stewart. It stars Steve Carell, Chris Cooper, Mackenzie Davis, Topher Grace, Natasha Lyonne, and Rose Byrne. The film follows a Democratic strategist who tries to help a local candidate win an election in a small right-wing town.

Irresistible
Official release poster
Directed byJon Stewart
Produced by
Written byJon Stewart
Starring
Music byBryce Dessner
CinematographyBobby Bukowski
Edited by
Production
company
Distributed byFocus Features
Release date
  • June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26) (United States)
Running time
102 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and was released in select theatres and digitally through video on demand on June 26, 2020 by Focus Features.[2]

Premise

A Democratic political strategist works the campaign for a retired veteran's bid for mayor of a small right-wing Wisconsin town. After the Democratic National Committee's top strategist Gary (Steve Carell) sees a video of a retired Marine colonel (Chris Cooper) standing up for the rights of his town's undocumented workers, Gary believes he has found the key to winning back the Heartland. However, the Republican National Committee counters him by sending in his brilliant nemesis Faith (Rose Byrne) and a local race quickly becomes a fight for the soul of America.

Cast

Production

It was announced in October 2018 that Jon Stewart was planning his next directorial effort, with Steve Carell in talks to star, contingent on scheduling.[3] In March 2019, Rose Byrne entered negotiations to join the film.[4] That same month, Chris Cooper joined the cast of the film, with Focus Features acquiring distribution rights.[5] In April 2019, Mackenzie Davis, Topher Grace, and Debra Messing joined the cast of the film.[6][7][8] Will Sasso, CJ Wilson, Natasha Lyonne, and Alan Aisenberg joined in May.[9][10][11] In June 2019, Brent Sexton joined the cast of the film.[12]

Production began in April 2019 In Atlanta, Georgia.[13]

Release

The film was released in select theaters and digitally in the United States and Canada through Premium VOD on June 26, 2020.[14] It was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on May 29, 2020, but due to movie theater closures that started in mid March because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, it was cancelled.[15][16][17][18]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 41% based on 140 reviews, with an average rating of 5.26/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "A soft political satire that proves frustratingly less than the sum of its talented parts, Irresistible is anything but."[19] At Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 47 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[20]

Owen Gleiberman of Variety said that "Irresistible scores points yet feels behind the curve. You wish it were a bold satirical bulletin, or maybe just Stewart's pricelessly amusing version of a Christopher Guest movie. Instead, the film is a lot like a politician: It makes a big show of leading the viewer, but without rocking the boat."[21] David Ehrlich of IndieWire gave the film a "C" and, although praising Byrne's performance, wrote: "A Capra-esque moral comedy that unfolds with all the subtlety of sky writing and none of the same panache, Irresistible is a perverse bid for clarity that feels like it was left behind like a relic from some long-distant past."[22]

See also

References
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  3. Jon Stewart, Steve Carell Team for Political Satire 'Irresistible'
  4. Exclusive: Rose Byrne in Talks to Join Steve Carell in Jon Stewart’s ‘Irresistible’
  5. Wiseman, Andreas (March 19, 2019). "Chris Cooper Joins Steve Carell & Rose Byrne In Jon Stewart's Campaign Trail Comedy 'Irresistible' For Focus & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (April 10, 2019). "Mackenzie Davis Joins Jon Stewart-Directed Comedy 'Irresistible'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  7. Topher Grace Joins Jon Stewart’s Political Pic ‘Irresistible’
  8. Messing, Debra (April 22, 2019). "I am so lucky. I get to act with this funny guy and be directed by this OTHER funny guy. #agoodday #movielife #stevecarell #johnstewert". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  9. Will Sasso & CJ Wilson Join Jon Stewart Comedy ‘Irresistible’ With Steve Carell & Rose Byrne
  10. Kroll, Justin; Kroll, Justin (2019-05-09). "Natasha Lyonne Joins Jon Stewart's Political Drama 'Irresistible' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  11. Hermanns, Grant (May 9, 2019). "Jon Stewart's Irresistible Adds Natasha Lyonne". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  12. N’Duka, Amanda (June 3, 2019). "Brent Sexton Joins Jon Stewart's' Irresistible' Film; Patricia De Leon Cast In 'Centurion the Dancing Stallion'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  13. Tyler, Jacob (March 14, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: STEVE CARELL & JON STEWART'S 'IRRESISTIBLE' CURRENTLY EYEING APRIL 22ND PRODUCTION START IN ATLANTA". Omega Underground. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  14. D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 22, 2020). "Jon Stewart Political Comedy 'Irresistible' Heading To PVOD This Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  15. Hipes, Patrick (January 22, 2020). "Jon Stewart's Next Movie 'Irresistible' Gets Focus Features Release Date". deadline.com. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  16. "Jon Stewart's Political Comedy 'Irresistible' to Debut on Demand". Variety. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  17. "Domestic Release Schedule Changes". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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  19. "Irresistible (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  20. "Irresistible Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  21. Gleiberman, Owen (June 22, 2020). "Jon Stewart's 'Irresistible': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  22. Ehrlich, David (June 22, 2020). "'Irresistible' Review: Jon Stewart Returns with a Toothless Political Satire Out of Touch with Trump Era". IndieWire. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
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