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Produced by Art LinsonJohn LinsonMark CantonCourtney SolomonTaylor Hackford Screenplay by Art LinsonJeff RossRichard LaGraveneseLewis Friedman Starring Robert De NiroLeslie MannDanny DeVitoEdie FalcoVeronica FerresCharles GrodinCloris LeachmanPatti LuPoneHarvey Keitel Cast Similar Robert De Niro movies, Comedy-dramas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The comedian official hd trailer 2016
The Comedian is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Lewis Friedman, Richard LaGravenese, Art Linson, and Jeff Ross. The film stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Veronica Ferres, Charles Grodin, Cloris Leachman, Patti LuPone and Harvey Keitel.
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- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Release
- Box office
- Critical response
- References
The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 11, 2016 and was released on December 9, 2016, by Sony Pictures Classics.
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Plot
Jackie (Robert DeNiro) is a comic icon, attempting to reinvent himself despite his audience only wanting to know him as a television character he played earlier in his career. After accosting an audience member, Jackie is sentenced to community service where he meets Lynsi Hughes (Leslie Mann).
Cast
Production
At one point it was hoped that Martin Scorsese would direct the film. However, this did not come to pass. Instead, Mike Newell joined on as the film's director, only to be replaced a few months later by Taylor Hackford. Jennifer Aniston was at one point supposed to play a part but was later replaced by Leslie Mann.
Principal photography on the film began on February 21, 2016, in New York City, and other locations include Manhattan.
Release
In October 2016, Sony Pictures Classics acquired U.S distribution rights to the film, with plans to release the film in December, in order to qualify for awards. The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 11, 2016. It hit theaters in a limited release on December 9, 2016, with a wide opening on February 3, 2017. It was originally scheduled to open on January 13, wide, but was pushed back to February 3.
Box office
In North America The Comedian was released alongside Rings and The Space Between Us, and was projected to gross $1–3 million from about 800 theaters in its opening weekend. It ended up debuting to just $892,021, finishing 21st at the box office. Deadline.com attributed the film's poor opening to negative critical reception and lack of award buzz, similar to Gold the week prior.
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 25% based on 93 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Comedian boasts an incredibly talented cast, but they're put to poor use in an aimless rom-com whose handful of memorable moments never add up to a compelling story." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 40 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".