People Places Things
Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows) is a down-in-the-dumps dad with two daughters in this Sundance dramedy, suddenly made single-ish when his partner cheats on him with an off-Broadway monologist.
"From the moment graphic novelist Will (Clement) accidentally walks in on his wife, Charlie, with another man, his life officially begins to suck. Not only is he exiled from Brooklyn to a tiny studio apartment in Astoria and forced to see his adorable twin daughters only on weekends, but, according to Charlie, the separation is all his fault. As he muddles through single fathering and teaching college, a defeated Will sits up nights at his drafting table, illustrating his frustrations and loneliness—aptly symbolised by an ever-growing brick wall jammed between him and his family. When a student challenges Will to pursue new people, places, and things, his obsessions—both graphic and real—take new form." (Sundance Film Festival)
- Director:
- James C. Strouse ('The Winning Season', 'Grace is Gone')
- Writer:
- James C. Strouse
- Cast:
- Jemaine ClementRegina HallJessica WilliamsStephanie AllynneMichael ChernusAundrea GadsbyGia Gadsby
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressFor a film with one eye on messy, real emotions, [it] undercuts itself with goofy humor.
The New York Times
pressA movie that, much like the insufferable Charlie, can't make up its mind about where to go or how to get there.
The Guardian
pressClement’s unique comic timing and his character’s wonderful artwork add to this film...
Hollywood Reporter
pressA superb, comically gifted cast helps writer-director Jim Strouse lift this quite a few cuts above his previous work as well as above the general run of films about modern life and relationships.
Entertainment Weekly
pressHas a real warmth and charm thanks to the undeniable appeal of comedian Jemaine Clement.
People, Places, Things Well, Jermaine Clements has come a long way since the early ‘Flight of the Concords’ and the “lets agree to disagree” from ‘M.I.B.3’. This was a moving art house/comedy that reminds me of 'When Harry met Sally’, ‘Juno’ or ‘Jerry Maguire’ with it’s realism and authentic words/thoughts of the characters. Genre : Comedy, realism, basic...
Jemaine Clement brings his dry humour to a very sunny New York. Great to see the graphic novel as a plot base and there were some lovely moments, particularly when they seemed more improvised. Thanks for the chance to see it, Flicks!
Some funny scenarios and excellent lines delivered by Jemaine. Some of the characters will annoy the heck out of you (intentionally), and I found it a bit weak in that regard. The ex-girlfriend character was particularly badly written. Still enjoyed it, though!
Not really that funny. The acting was average by almost the whole cast. At the end of the film I wondered why this was made. Do we really need another love story set in New York?
Very funny. Lovely cinematography and illustrations. The characters were interesting, I especially loved the twin girls they were so very cute and funny. Pulled along with the story, Jermaine was his usual dry, comical self and did not disappoint.
A thoughtful, smart comedy with a small cast. Jemaine Clement and Regina are both great comedians who played their characters well. Funny movie and I had a good laugh ♥♥♥
A surprisingly good watch for a small film. Well paced, with subtle original humour. Relatable characters with relatable problems. My flatmate ranks this in his Top 50 movies ever.
One of the best movies I've seen recently. Great characters that real people can identify with and it didn't end with the typical Hollywood resolution which was refreshing
Like a break up it was a little messy and meandering but I kind of liked that. Jemaine Clement's character was charming in his own awkward way. There were lots of laugh out loud moments to keep the movie going forward. Regina Hall (Diane Kat's mum)and Jessica Williams (Kat) were great as were Stephanie Allynne as the confused ex.
Variety
pressFor a film with one eye on messy, real emotions, [it] undercuts itself with goofy humor.
The New York Times
pressA movie that, much like the insufferable Charlie, can't make up its mind about where to go or how to get there.
The Guardian
pressClement’s unique comic timing and his character’s wonderful artwork add to this film...
Hollywood Reporter
pressA superb, comically gifted cast helps writer-director Jim Strouse lift this quite a few cuts above his previous work as well as above the general run of films about modern life and relationships.
Entertainment Weekly
pressHas a real warmth and charm thanks to the undeniable appeal of comedian Jemaine Clement.
People, Places, Things Well, Jermaine Clements has come a long way since the early ‘Flight of the Concords’ and the “lets agree to disagree” from ‘M.I.B.3’. This was a moving art house/comedy that reminds me of 'When Harry met Sally’, ‘Juno’ or ‘Jerry Maguire’ with it’s realism and authentic words/thoughts of the characters. Genre : Comedy, realism,...
Jemaine Clement brings his dry humour to a very sunny New York. Great to see the graphic novel as a plot base and there were some lovely moments, particularly when they seemed more improvised. Thanks for the chance to see it, Flicks!
Some funny scenarios and excellent lines delivered by Jemaine. Some of the characters will annoy the heck out of you (intentionally), and I found it a bit weak in that regard. The ex-girlfriend character was particularly badly written. Still enjoyed it, though!
Not really that funny. The acting was average by almost the whole cast. At the end of the film I wondered why this was made. Do we really need another love story set in New York?
Very funny. Lovely cinematography and illustrations. The characters were interesting, I especially loved the twin girls they were so very cute and funny. Pulled along with the story, Jermaine was his usual dry, comical self and did not disappoint.
A thoughtful, smart comedy with a small cast. Jemaine Clement and Regina are both great comedians who played their characters well. Funny movie and I had a good laugh ♥♥♥
A surprisingly good watch for a small film. Well paced, with subtle original humour. Relatable characters with relatable problems. My flatmate ranks this in his Top 50 movies ever.
One of the best movies I've seen recently. Great characters that real people can identify with and it didn't end with the typical Hollywood resolution which was refreshing
Like a break up it was a little messy and meandering but I kind of liked that. Jemaine Clement's character was charming in his own awkward way. There were lots of laugh out loud moments to keep the movie going forward. Regina Hall (Diane Kat's mum)and Jessica Williams (Kat) were great as were Stephanie Allynne as the confused ex.
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