The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
| The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hans Canosa |
| Written by | Gabrielle Zevin |
| Based on | The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Produced by | Hans Canosa Gabrielle Zevin Claude Dal Farra Brian Keady Kelsey Law |
| Starring | Kunal Nayyar Lucy Hale Christina Hendricks David Arquette Scott Foley |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is a 2022 American comedy drama film written by Gabrielle Zevin, directed by Hans Canosa and starring Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks, David Arquette and Scott Foley.[1] It is based on Zevin's book of the same title.[2]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (October 2024) |
Cast
[edit]- Kunal Nayyar as A.J. Fikry
- Lucy Hale as Amelia
- Christina Hendricks as Ismay Evans
- David Arquette as Lambiase
- Scott Foley as Daniel
Production
[edit]In June 2021, it was announced that Nayyar, Hendricks and Hale were cast in the film.[3] In December 2021, it was announced that Arquette and Foley were cast in the film.[4]
Filming took place in Cape Cod from November to December of 2021.[5][6]
Release
[edit]In May 2022, it was announced that the North American distribution rights to the film were acquired by Vertical Entertainment.[7] The film was released on October 7, 2022.[8][9]
Reception
[edit]The film has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews.[10] Sumner Forbes of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10.[1] Monique Jones of Common Sense Media awarded the film three stars out of five.[11] Chris Knight of the National Post awarded the film two stars out of five.[12] Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post awarded the film two stars out of four.[13]
Jericho Tadeo of MovieWeb gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Between the Hallmark-y score and certain narrative beats that, in literary form, may read as engrossing, but, on-screen, err towards the overly sugary, Fikry can't seem to find its place between the grounded and the grandiose."[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Forbes, Sumner (October 19, 2022). "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry". Film Threat. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Tadeo, Jericho (October 7, 2022). "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Review: The Book is Better Than the Movie". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (June 16, 2021). "Cannes: Kunal Nayyar, Christina Hendricks, and Lucy Hale Join 'The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (December 13, 2021). "David Arquette, Scott Foley Join 'The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry'". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Kathi Scrizzi Driscoll (December 15, 2021). "'Can't imagine a better setting': 'A.J. Fikry' movie wraps up filming on Cape Cod". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Kathi Scrizzi Driscoll (October 5, 2022). "'A.J. Fikry' movie to open with Cape Cod as backdrop for Kunal Nayyar-Lucy Hale romance". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2022). "Vertical Entertainment Acquires 'The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry' Film Starring Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Lapreziosa, Madeline (October 6, 2022). "Kunal Nayyar & Lucy Hale Interview: The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Mendelsohn, Jon (September 8, 2022). "'The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry' Trailer: Kunal Nayyar and Lucy Hale Star in Romantic Drama". Collider. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Monique. "Parents' Guide to The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry". Common Sense Media. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Knight, Chris (October 7, 2022). "Film review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry". National Post. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Michael (October 4, 2022). "'The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry': Too much story, not enough life". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 12, 2024.