Pixie

"Shall we go see the big scary drug dealer now?"

2020 1h 33m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 158

ComedyCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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To avenge her mother's death, Pixie masterminds a heist but must flee across Ireland from gangsters, take on the patriarchy, and choose her own destiny.

“Shall we go see the big scary drug dealer now?”

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Cast

Olivia Cooke
Pixie
Ben Hardy
Frank McCullen
Daryl McCormack
Harland McKenna
Colm Meaney
Dermot O'Brien
Alec Baldwin
Father Hector McGrath
Rory Fleck-Byrne
Colin
Fra Fee
Fergus
Turlough Convery
Mickey O'Brien

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Barnaby Thompson
Writers: Preston Thompson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Barnaby Thompson, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Olivia Cooke and Ben Hardy and Daryl McCormack carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Shall we go see the big scary drug dealer now?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10831086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Barnaby Thompson directs. John de Borman behind the camera. David Holmes scores. Robbie Morrison cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Directed by Barnaby Thompson, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by David Holmes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robbie Morrison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Olivia Cooke and Ben Hardy and Daryl McCormack carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Shall we go see the big scary drug dealer now?".
7IMDB entry: tt10831086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "gangster", "ex-boyfriend", "family secrets", "heist".

The technical file

Cinematography: John de Borman
Original score: David Holmes
Editing: Robbie Morrison
Production design: Nicola Moroney
Costume design: Hazel Webb-Crozier
Makeup / hair: Robyn Wheeler
VFX supervisor: Darren Nash
Sound: Steve Single
Stunt coordinator: Donal O'Farrell
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $479,317
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Pixie (2020)

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SWITCH.2021-02-02
★ 8/10
There are lots of laughs to be had, and though there's not much new, the chemistry between the characters is wonderful, playing well against the violent situations they find themselves in. I always have time for these genre films, and in that way, this did not disappoint. If you're in the mood for a laugh and can't quite bring yourself to watch 'In Bruges' or 'Snatch' for the hundredth time, then 'Pixie' might just be the medicine you crave. Crass, funny and violent, what are movies for if not to escape reality and enjoy yourself. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-pixie-a-violent-bunch-of-eejits
CinemaSerf2022-03-28
★ 6/10
Olivia Cooke is on good form in this rather far-fetched Irish comedy caper that sees her easily manipulate then hook up with the naive pairing of Ben Hardy and Daryl McCormack and armed with an huge stash of MDMA and their own body in the boot, they try to stay one step ahead of some pursuing drug dealers who happen to be men of the cloth. The dialogue is quite witty, the three lead performers work well together and the imagery of a nun with a pump-action shotgun certainly raises a smile, but the story is really pretty thin and the last fifteen minutes way too predictable. It's also padded out a bit too much by lovely aerial shots of their road trip and/or pretty extended use of the - admittedly, quite good, catchy soundtrack. Much is made of the appearances by Colm Meaney and Alec Baldwin, but my vote goes to Ned Dennehy as "Seamus" - the assassin - who always manages to inject a little something else into his performances, brief as they usually are. I did enjoy this, it's an engaging piece of escapist cinema that has high production standards, plenty of spirit and Ben Hardy occasionally well out of his comfort zone!.