Rules Don't Apply

2016 2h 7m EN

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★5.8TMDB · 511

RomanceComedyDrama

Synopsis

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The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Warren Beatty
Howard Hughes
Lily Collins
Marla Mabrey
Alden Ehrenreich
Frank Forbes
Matthew Broderick
Levar Mathis
Annette Bening
Lucy Mabrey
Alec Baldwin
Bob Maheu
Haley Bennett
Mamie Murphy
Candice Bergen
Nadine Henly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Warren Beatty
Writers: Bo Goldman, Warren Beatty, Warren Beatty
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Warren Beatty, shot by Caleb Deschanel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Warren Beatty and Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1974420 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Warren Beatty directs. Caleb Deschanel behind the camera. Billy Weber cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Warren Beatty, shot by Caleb Deschanel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Billy Weber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Warren Beatty and Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1974420 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Caleb Deschanel
Editing: Billy Weber
Production design: Jeannine Oppewall
Costume design: Albert Wolsky
Makeup / hair: Valli O'Reilly
VFX supervisor: Elliott Jobe
Sound: Deb Adair
Stunt coordinator: Conrad E. Palmisano
Runtime: 127 min · 2h 7m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $25,000,000
Box office: $3,900,000
Return: 16% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Rules Don't Apply (2016)

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Reno2017-06-26
★ 5/10
A film director, his actress and her driver! I kind of felt deja vu. I don't remember the title, but it was similar to this from the recent time, where it revolves around a taxi driver and a woman who wanted to be an actress. In this the distinct feature was the Beatty's role. After returning from the retirement, he's in business now. Directing it, as well as in one of the prominent characters. An 80 years old and still has left lots of spark in him. It was really a great comeback, yet the film is not fully convincing. Even though an enjoyable one, particularly for the awesome performances by all. The film was about Howard Hughes, but I don't know whether it is a biopic or just inspired by. Anyway, it was in the backdrop of Hollywood film industry. The story takes place between three characters, including a driver, film director and a wanted to be an actress. Triangular romance, but not exactly a romance film. Everything was drama, on the struggles between their professions. Often the narration jumps off to Hughes other business affairs. Overall, it comes back to the original path and takes us to the conclusion. A very slow screenplay. I'm used to such kind of narration, so I did not find any hard to finish it off. But it won't be same for others, especially if you are not interested in what the film plot deals with. And it is over two hours long. It covered everything it wanted to tell us. They should have avoided them, to make the film a bit quick which would have worked in its favour. Beatty is a very conscious man. Look at the Oscars, he knew the error, but while having a doubt, his partner hurried and announced the winner. I hope he makes another film very soon and stun everybody who criticised this one. 5/10

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