The Meddler

  • 2016


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85 % Certified Fresh
$ 5 Million
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Positive Reviews 93
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Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.5
But The Meddler does successfully untether itself from formula, and gives Sarandon a surprisingly great role in the process. Av Club
4.5
Aside from that, this has something weve genuinely never seen in another film and thats JK Simmons as a romantic lead. Den Of Geek
3.8
The charm of The Meddler isnt the kind that benefits from big pushes forward in narrative or massive plot movements, but it revels in heart warming hu .. Indie Wire
3.5
Like many a mother, The Meddler can be frustrating on occasion, but is worth giving your time to. We Got This Covered
3.0
Roles like this are regrettably rare for actresses of a certain age, and Sarandon makes the very best of this opportunity. Austin Chronicle
4.0
This may not be autobiographical for Scafaria but its high praise that you assume it is. Time Out
3.5
Susan Sarandon is magnificent as doting, well intentioned mother Marnie Minervini in The Meddler, infusing the character with magnetism while still al .. Paste Magazine
5.0
But in its heart, its a story about the lived experience of grief. Rogerebert
4.0
These issues do diminish the film, but they do not derail it.Sarandon and Byrne more than carry the effort, with Sarandon in particular being absolute .. IGN
3.0
In The Meddler, writer director Lorene Scafarias amusing and heartfelt paean to a mothers resolve, the 69 year old is a delight, radiating a mix of wa .. Telegraph
3.5
It really is one of the best performances of the year, and for that alone The Meddler is well worth watching. Cinema Blend
4.0
The Meddler isnt as wild as her last film, the ambitious and under seen Seeking a Friend at the End of the World..Byrnes character is a little too whi .. Ny Daily News
3.8
3 out of 4 stars Title The Meddler Written by Lorene Scafaria Directed by Lorene Scafaria Starring Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons Classif .. The Globe And Mail
4.5
In some respects, The Meddler evokes another recent portrait of a Los Angeles woman of a certain age with a suitcase full of needs and neuroses: Lily .. Philly
4.0
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Spirituality And Practice
2.8
In this way writer director Lorene Scafaria turns what could have been a sharply comic portrait of an inveterate buttinsky into a fatuously bland feat .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
But Sarandon gives this material plenty of grace notes, imparting the sensual delights of the perfectly prepared, farm fresh egg in a hole. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
The story of bereavement and recovery is sincerely told, but the many cliches and sentimentality keep it from being a keeper. Sover
4.2
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily r .. Blu Ray
3.0
In many respects this plays like a senior citizen romance with Diane Keaton, but it goes down much more easily, thanks to the players sincerity and th .. Chicago Reader
3.8
It probably still feels like yesterday, too.The whole process of grieving is filled with contradictions, and thats also something that, at its core, S .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Susan Sarandon is terrific in The Meddler as Marnie, a mother unable to cut the umbilical cord, even though her daughter is in her thirties. The Times
3.8
Though the title and scenario may suggest a broad comedy about a cartoonishly overbearing mother, its actually a tender, sympathetic portrait. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
The Meddler isnt especially funny, but it is charming and quietly moving, and its the sort of film that will make you want to call your mum. Radio Times
3.8
And watching Sarandon chart Marnies slow growing self awareness is a thing of beauty. Rolling Stone
1.5
The Meddler is a movie that moms everywhere will no doubt enjoy and take to heart, but their children may come to regret having taken them to see it. The Wrap
3.8
Watching Simmons and Sarandon together two supremely confident actors with lived in charm is one of this movies great rewards. News Day
2.5
It should once more be stated that this film would be nothing without Sarandon, who manages to maintain your affection, even through Scafarias ever mo .. Film Journal
3.0
Its not quite as finely tuned, but its a useful reminder to Hollywood that a crowd pleasing comedy can revolve around someone who often remains outsid .. The Guardian
4.0
CLOSE Susan Sarandon plays a widow who seems to have the answers to everyones problems but her own in The Meddler..VPC The comedic drama zigs when you .. Az Central
3.0
The Meddler is a semi autobiographical piece by Lorene Scafaria, who made a witty debut as a writer director a few years ago with the Steve Carell, Ke .. Smh
4.0
The Lowdown: Susan Sarandon shines in this unassuming, likable and sometimes even surprising comedy that manages to miss nearly every pitfall. Mountain X
2.5
The takeaway wont shock you either: Marnie and Lori will wake up to the source of their shared grief and their mutual need and all the redemptive stuf .. Npr
3.5
We gave it a B In the pantheon of overbearing movie moms, Marnie Minervini (Susan Sarandon) really isnt that bad; shes not screeching about wire hange .. Ew
2.0
If Lorene Scafaria had made this into a sitcom, it might have worked better because its far too shallow and contrived to work as a feature film. Susang Ranger
4.4
Silly as it sounds, when Marnie finally surrenders to romance in the arms of the marvelous J. K. Simmons, you will very likely be forced to suppress s .. Observer
4.0
In THE MEDDLER, Marnie (Susan Sarandon) is a recent transplant from New Jersey to Los Angeles, where her adult daughter, Lori (Rose Byrne), lives and .. Common Sense Media
4.5
Sure to make you laugh, cry and call your mom (in no particular order), The Meddler is a heartwarming and surprisingly deeply satisfying film about th .. Flim Threet
3.8
Marnie is that rare thing that comes along every so often, an entirely good character whose variety of goodness is genuinely interesting. Sf Gate
2.5
The natural sentiment of the writer and director Lorene Scafarias heartfelt story of bereavement and recovery is burdened by cliches in the script and .. New Yorker
3.5
Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria (Seeking a Friend for the End of the World), the semi autobiographical mother daughter comedy drama The Meddle .. Boston Herald
1.9
Their scenes scoot by quickly and then fade from memory, just one more underdeveloped part of an unconvincing character study that plays like a painfu .. Slant Magazine
3.1
What at first looks like a massive case of overcompensation and denial instead becomes a portrait of loneliness, unresolved grief and a courageously p .. Washington Post
5.0
Part of this is the quality of the Los Angeles light, which here has none of its sunshine and noir harshness but instead gives the characters an appea .. The New York Times
3.8
Weve seen these types of characters before, but not played by these particular and highly skilled actresses. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Heres a problem that most people wouldnt mind having.Recently widowed Marnie Minervini (Susan Sarandon) was left well taken care of by her late husban .. Boston Globe
3.5
This is a great role for Susan Sarandon.Her inherently positive inner self comes out through her character, making Marnie a likable, sympathetic lady .. Reeling Reviews
3.2
And while slight, the films genuine feeling and overall comedic consistency has enough breezy charm to make it go down easy and pleasurably. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
The Meddler is a sweet, low key dramedy that is a little unfocused at times, but it emerges as a poignant late in life coming of age story, proof that .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
For all its relatability, the movie is safe and sitcomishly amusing rather than sharply funny, hitting the same genial notes over and over instead of .. Hollywood Reporter
0.0
While you might feel that you are trapped inside one of the new lasers on a 20 year trip to our nearest star, Alpha Centauri, and that there is no end .. Tony Medley
4.0
The actress beautifully runs the gamut of emotions and reactions, managing the characters amusing mix of earnest efforts and maternal and social misst .. Los Angeles Times
4.5
Its a tired old Hollywood cliche: Writer spends the entire movie trying to pound out either a decent screenplay or the great American novel, and just .. Variety
3.8
While never really infringing on the films essential comedic lightness, Scafaria keeps the tone anxious. Groucho Reviews
3.5
Sarandons depiction of Marnie arrives so vividly fully formed that you could be forgiven for thinking the film has spent all its treasures too early, .. Herald Sun
3.5
Nevertheless, the overall sincerity and dimension in character still allows the film to feel endearingly original. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
Though it never quite reaches the highs of Scafarias better than average debut, The Meddler nevertheless establishes itself as a perpetually pleasant .. Reel Film
2.5
Whoever plays this woman fares better than Michael McKean, as a man who Marnie rebuffs in one of the movies least believable scenes. Movie Habit
3.0
Its not bound to break the mould, or reinvent the formula, but it doesnt need to, nor does it want to.It wears its familiarity with pride, keeping tru .. Hey U Guys
3.0
The Meddler feels a tad schematic, and nothing about the ending is very surprising. But the witty script make the piece very entertaining. Now Toronto
3.8
Played masterfully by Susan Sarandon, Marnie is the centerpiece of The Meddler, a subtle, poignant and often funny film about moving on. Deseret News
5.0
You may never watch a pie in a revolving cake shop cabinet the same way again! Urban Cine File
3.3
The title of the film says it all really, and that is not a good look by the way.In Lorene Scafarias (Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World) odd c .. Film Ink
4.5
The Meddler is one of the few recent films to utilize Sarandon completely in this way without getting into unbelievable schlock (ahem, Tammy).Its a fu .. La Weekly
3.5
2 Captain America: Civil War: Marvels superhero family in smart disarray. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Susan Sarandon has one of her juiciest parts in years in Lorene Scafarias comedy about an overbearing widow, which turns out to be far funnier and mor .. New York Post
2.0
Waitll you hear the 70s hit that wells up over their big moment; its unintentionally hilarious.Im not the demographic target for this film and I suspe .. Abc
4.5
It is the cinematic equivalent of an intrusive relative who asks you rude questions that dont make any sense until you realize that a desperate urge t .. The Stranger
3.2
CLEVELAND, Ohio We should probably celebrate The Meddler for providing Susan Sarandon with a leading role, which Im sure I dont have to tell you is a .. Cleve Land
3.0
It is funny, sweet, emotionally solid and showcases a superb performance by the always engaging Susan Sarandon. Independent Ie
2.5
At its best, its handsome and occasionally entertaining; at its worst, its painful to watch, and not in a poignant, life lesson, human relationship so .. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Though its not likely to get the kind of awards attention that a performance in a more serious movie might, Sarandons work in The Meddler approaches c .. Vanity Fair
4.0
Whether sporting a body hugging blood red dress or not, Sarandon remains a marvel throughout, communicating without undue vanity or fuss the sort of i .. The Arts Desk
1.5
Marnie is an Italian iteration of Molly Goldberg minus the charm. Wsj
5.0
There are no cheap jokes here exploiting popular cultures stereotypes about women of a certain age, instead Scafaria has gifted us with a vibrant woma .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Not only does it exemplify that such a character can lead a movie, but it also proves that more roles for cinemas elder women of the screen is indeed .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
1 of 3 View Caption Susan Sarandon stars as Marnie, a New Jersey widow who moves to Los Angeles to be close to her daughter (Rose Byrne), in the comed .. Sltrib
2.5
1 of 2 2 of 2 Starring Susan Sarandon.Rating unavailable A woman still living on the fortune and residual love of her late husband begins to feel trap .. Straight
3.5
Scafaria clearly has a lot of ideas and some of them work better than others like a random bit where Marnie wanders onto a working film set and ends u .. ComingSoon
4.5
Scafaria keeps the characters believable and likable which is key for this kind of human comedy. Dead Line
4.5
Left to right: Susan Sarandon as Marnie Minervini and Rose Byrne as Lori Minervini. Solzy At The Movies
4.4
Scafarias comic drama can be corny and sitcomy at times, yet its characters feel grounded and real, and Sarandons performance genuine and effortless. Daily Herald
2.8
Since Marnie is 70 years old, thats easier said than done, and it requires a series of bizarre steps to gain one: volunteering at a hospice, fronting .. Under The Radar Mag
1.5
Scafarias dialogue is dull when its not ditzy, and attempts at physical comedy fail spectacularly. Seven Day Svt
3.8
Things dont really resolve themselves in The Meddler so much as slowly start falling into better places, Marnie and Lori circling each other and getti .. National Post
3.5
Nevertheless, music lovers will find plenty to enjoy in this intriguing film.The End of the Tour is belatedly getting a brief, limited run in Sydney a .. The Australian
4.0
The cast is terrific.Byrne, a prolific actress, makes Lori quite believable. Review Express
3.0
Fortunately, Sarandon is tremendously appealing, even managing to triumph over the cliched comedy tropes about seniors. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
The Meddler is being released to coincide with Mothers Day; you can be sure that the film is far more emotionally rewarding than the sappy fake holida .. Toronto Sun
3.0
Does everybody find this funnier than I do.The parts of the movie dont fit together, and it makes for a somewhat frustrating experience. Fw Weekly
4.5
Lest it be misconstrued, allow me to clarify: This is a delightful film. Washington City Paper
3.1
The movies humor is conventional, but the throwaway gags are often funny and well observed and this is a bravura turn for Sarandon. Heral
4.0
But The Meddler is Sarandons film.The genuine pluckiness Marnie exhibits in the face of aching sadness makes her a winning character. News
3.8
The beauty of The Meddler is in its insistence that grief passes even if you cant buy your way to happiness. Miami
2.5
Like a lot of smaller, successful films of late, The Meddler is part of a welcome trend of counter programming against loud summer blockbusters with m .. World Wng
2.5
The incessant voicemails are hard to take, but Sarandons unmistakable gentleness is a crucial obstruction to The Meddler, saving clueless Marnie from .. Willamette Week
2.0
Marnie and Lori have clearly not defined their boundaries not that Marnie would observe them if they existed. Aarp
4.4
Movie review of The Meddler: Susan Sarandon finds just the right balance in her performance as a widow who is well meaning but overbearing. Seattle Times
3.8
And thus far, Im only focusing on the primary elements of race and gender.Add age to the mix and youve got the unholy triumvirate of plagues, the ulti .. City Beat
3.0
The Meddler feels more like a sitcom than a feature film, with a mix of drama and comedy that wraps up neatly. But with tidiness comes charm and poign .. Chesapeake Family
4.4
Susan Sarandon gives a performance that is as maddening as it is endearing. ... Reel Bob
3.8
The Meddler is a multi layered and emotional film touching upon loss, identity, independence, and the need to be needed. Daily Journal
3.0
Sure, sometimes there is too much love and it makes a mess, spilling over the well defined edges of Loris emotional dungeon. Ex Press
3.5
Honestly, The Meddler does not start well at all. But stick with it. Before long, Sarandon bends it to herself and makes it into something that is, if .. Daily Public
5.0
Sarandons character goes far beyond a satisfying clich of an excessively doting mom. The film delves meaningfully into why and how she feels the way s .. Lagniappe Mobile
3.8
Still, its funny and warm and gives us Sarandons great performance. Baltimore Magazine
3.8
It sounds like it could be funny, and at times it is, but really, whats going on in writer director Lorene Scafarias deeply personal movie is quite tr .. Sandiego Union Tribune
4.0
The Meddler feels toned down a few notches from your typical movie comedy. It feels like life. Spliced Personality
4.0
Its a touching film, carried by some truly delightful performances. Rescu
4.4
Both movies give beautiful and wonderful 70 something actresses rich and lovable films that provide both some of the best roles of their lives. Buffalo
3.8
The Meddler is a comedy drama about family relationships enjoyable but easily forgettable. Pilot Online



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