Curmudgeons

2016 0h 16m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 32

Comedy

Synopsis

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The best part of getting old is no longer caring what anybody thinks. Eighty years-old and in assisted living, Ralph Pajovic is involved in a relationship that makes his family anxious. On a crisp, winter day, his unlucky-in-love granddaughter comes for what seems like an ordinary visit. A curmudgeon by nature, Ralph can’t possibly predict the surprise she has in store for him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Margulies
Ralph
Danny DeVito
Jackie
Lucy DeVito
Robin
Sarah Hayon
Daniela
Birkett Turton
Brant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Danny DeVito
Writers: Joshua Conkel
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Danny DeVito, shot by Lucas Bielan. 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 Jon Brion. 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 Brett Haley 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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David Margulies and Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5585718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Danny DeVito directs. Lucas Bielan behind the camera. Jon Brion scores. Brett Haley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Danny DeVito, shot by Lucas Bielan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jon Brion. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Brett Haley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6David Margulies and Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5585718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 14 themes, including "dancing", "marriage proposal", "grandparent grandchild relationship", "bisexuality".