Saint Frances (film)
Saint Frances is a 2019 film, directed by Alex Thompson. The film is produced by James Choi under the banner of Oscilloscope Films. The film stars Kelly O'Sullivan, Charin Alvarez, Braden Crothers, Ramona Edith Williams, and Laura T. Fisher.
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Directed by | Alex Thompson |
Produced by | James Choi |
Written by | Kelly O'Sullivan |
Release date | 11 March 2019 (South by Southwest Film Festival) |
Running time | 106 minute |
Country | United States |
Plot and cast
Bridget (Kelly O'Sullivan), a 34 year old meets a guy who lands her jobs nannying six-year-old Frances (Ramona Edith Williams). Bridget's unwanted pregnancy raises a lot of complications between her job. The film features Kelly O'Sullivan, and Ramona Edith Williams in the lead roles.[1]
Release
Critical response
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 98% based on 47 reviews, with an average rating of 7.71/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Saint Frances approaches an array of weighty issues with empathy, humor, and grace -- and marks star and writer Kelly O'Sullivan as a tremendous talent to watch".[1] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 79 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".[2]
Peter Debruge writing for Variety wrote, "Saint Frances takes a stand in letting the character figure things out for herself, while illuminating those things — like pregnancy and her period — that she shouldn’t have to".[3] Hau Chu of The Washington Post wrote, "O’Sullivan’s script wobbles when the focus shifts from that dynamic".[4] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Thompson's direction and O'Sullivan's screenplay are more often characterized by their light touch than their missteps in a likeable film elevated by its crisp, summery look and warm score".[5]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s). |
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2019 | SXSW Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | [6] |
Special Jury Award | Won | |||
SXSW Grand Jury Award | Nominated |
References
- Saint Frances (2020), retrieved 2020-04-05
- Saint Frances, retrieved 2020-04-05
- Debruge, Peter (2020-03-01). "'Saint Frances': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- Chu, Hau (2020-03-09). "Review | 'Saint Frances' is a welcome, earnest spin on the coming-of-age tale". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- "'Saint Frances': Film Review | SXSW 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- McNary, Dave (2019-08-15). "Film News Roundup: SXSW Winner 'Saint Frances' Bought by Oscilloscope". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-05.