Genie

"Your presence is my present."

2023 1h 33m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 282

FantasyComedy

Synopsis

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Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.

“Your presence is my present.”

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Cast

Melissa McCarthy
Flora
Paapa Essiedu
Bernard Bottle
Denée Benton
Julie Bottle
Jordyn McIntosh
Eve Bottle
Alan Cumming
Flaxman
Marc Maron
Lenny
Tate Ellington
Johnny
LaChanze
Grandma Patty

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Boyd
Writers: Richard Curtis
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sam Boyd, shot by John Guleserian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dan Romer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Heather Persons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu and Denée Benton carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Your presence is my present.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt24429218 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Boyd directs. John Guleserian behind the camera. Dan Romer scores. Heather Persons cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Sam Boyd, shot by John Guleserian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dan Romer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Heather Persons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu and Denée Benton carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Your presence is my present.".
8IMDB entry: tt24429218 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "workaholic", "magic", "holiday", "freedom".

The technical file

Cinematography: John Guleserian
Original score: Dan Romer
Editing: Heather Persons
Production design: Alex DiGerlando
Costume design: Leah Katznelson
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Genie (2023)

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r96sk2023-12-06
★ 7/10
A good Christmas comedy, with added fantasy. 'Genie' is, admittedly, not a massively Christmassy film, it's more so set at Xmas rather than directly about the festive holiday. It still offers positive vibes in that regard, though. The story is told and paced well, I thought it'd be more generic than it is - it's not anything necessarily unique, but watchable it is. It has hints of 'Aladdin', obvs, and 'Bruce Almighty'. Melissa McCarthy is well chosen for the titular role, I found her to be entertaining throughout. This is the first time I've seen Paapa Essiedu act and I'd saw his performance in this is solid, he gives enough. Luis Guzmán is the best of the rest, even via a relatively small showing. Interesting that this is a remake of a 1991 television flick, which also had Richard Curtis behind the scenes and Alan Cumming onscreen; as Bernard in fact, so quite cool to see him return in this in a different role. I'll have to give that original a watch some day.
tmdb516161672024-09-02
★ 3/10
I found this film to be quite disappointing and unenjoyable. The storyline felt disjointed and poorly developed, leaving me unable to connect with or appreciate the movie. The attempt to center the plot around Melissa McCarthy as a genie or a character meant to be a focal point fell short, failing to capture the attention and interest of viewers. The overall execution of the film, from writing to filming, was subpar and lacked the necessary elements to make it engaging. Melissa McCarthy's performance, while subjective, did not resonate with me in this particular movie. Her portrayal may be polarizing for audiences, with some finding her acting style appealing and others not. Ultimately, this movie fell short in various aspects, failing to deliver a compelling storyline or engaging performances. It may be considered a miss for Melissa McCarthy fans and viewers looking for a captivating film experience. In my opinion, this is a movie that can be easily passed over and not worth adding to your watchlist. No likes yet