Synopsis
Filmmaker Ross McElwee (Sherman's March, Bright Leaves) finds himself in frequent conflict with his son, a young adult who seems addicted to and distracted by the virtual worlds of the internet. To understand his fractured love for his son, McElwee travels back to St. Quay-Portrieux in Brittany for the first time in decades to retrace his own journey into adulthood. A meditation on the passing of time, the praxis of photography and film, and the digital versus analog divide.
Scores
Overall Score
24.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
7.4%
Review Aggregate
77.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, lighthearted, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionallightheartedcharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian McElwee | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ross McElwee | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes249
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $7,822 | $10,687 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $7,822 | $10,687 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $3,911 | $5,344 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $249,000 | $340,206 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $112,000 | $153,024 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $394,000 | $538,318 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $974,000 | $1,330,766 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $67,200 | $91,815 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $1,800,111 | $2,459,472 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $224,000 (est) | $306,049 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $72,000 | $98,373 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $109,000 | $148,926 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $44,800 | $61,210 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $529,800 | $723,860 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $1,270,311 | $1,735,612 |
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