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''The Big Ask'' premiered at the [[Seattle International Film Festival]] on June 1, 2013 under its original title, ''Teddy Bears'',<ref name=IndieWireReview>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiewire.com/2013/06/two-refreshing-twists-on-familiar-territory-from-the-seattle-international-film-festival-127771/ |title= Two Refreshing Twists on Familiar Territory from the Seattle International Film Festival |work=[[IndieWire]] |date=2013-07-11|accessdate=2022-12-12}}</ref> which derived from a nickname given by one of the film's characters to the unusual-looking [[cactus|cacti]] growing at [[Joshua Tree National Park|Joshua Tree]].<ref name=big-ass>{{cite news|title=Exclusive Interview with David Krumholtz about ‘The Big Ask’|work=The Ultimate Rabbit|url=https://theultimaterabbit.com/2017/04/08/exclusive-interview-with-david-krumholtz-about-the-big-ask/|access-date=June 28, 2024}}</ref> Regarding the title change—a decision imposed by distributor Tribeca Films—star [[David Krumholtz]] said, "I think [they] felt the [original] title [didn't] really tell you what the film was ... but the problem is [that people keep asking me] what I have coming out and I say "''The Big Ask''", and they think I'm saying "The Big Ass". So I keep getting, "You're in a movie called {{'}}''The Big Ass''?'"<ref name=big-ass/> |
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''Ask'' began a [[limited theatrical release]] on May 20, 2014. It received a mixed reception from critics, with some feeling it wasted the potential of its unique premise;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-big-ask-movie-review-20140530-story.html |title=Review: 'The Big Ask' fails to expand on questionable premise |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2014-05-29 |accessdate=2016-09-07}}</ref> while others praised the film's writing<ref name=IndieWireReview /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/teddy-bears-film-review-583930 |title=Teddy Bears: Film Review |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2013-11-07 |accessdate=2016-09-07}}</ref> and performances, especially [[Melanie Lynskey|Lynskey]]'s.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-big-ask-2014 | work=[[RogerEbert.com]] | title=The Big Ask | first= Brian | last= Tallerico | date=May 30, 2014 | accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://filmschoolrejects.com/the-big-ask-review-how-far-in-would-you-let-a-friend-in-need-go-b1c2995ad364/ | work=[[Film School Rejects]] | title='The Big Ask' Review: How Far (In) Would You Let a Friend In Need Go? | first= Rob | last= Hunter | date=May 28, 2014 | accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref> It holds a 58% approval rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 12 reviews.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Big Ask (2014)|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_big_ask|language=en|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 10:17, 28 June 2024
| The Big Ask | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Thomas Beatty Rebecca Fishman |
| Written by | Thomas Beatty |
| Produced by | Thomas Beatty Jennifer Westin |
| Starring | Gillian Jacobs Zachary Knighton David Krumholtz Melanie Lynskey Ahna O'Reilly Jason Ritter Dale Dickey French Stewart Ned Beatty |
| Cinematography | Aaron Kovalchik |
| Edited by | Eric Potter |
| Music by | Julian Wass |
Production companies | Covert Productions Sparkhouse Media |
| Distributed by | Tribeca Film |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Ask (originally titled Teddy Bears) is a 2013 American independent black comedy-drama film. Directed by Thomas Beatty and Rebecca Fishman (from a script by Beatty), it stars Gillian Jacobs, Zachary Knighton, David Krumholtz, Melanie Lynskey, Ahna O'Reilly, and Jason Ritter. The film was released theatrically in the United States on May 20, 2014.
Synopsis
Three couples head to the desert to support their friend (Krumholtz) after the death of his mother, but there's fallout amidst the group when his intentions become clear: he wants to sleep with each of his best friends' girlfriends—at the same time.
Cast
- Gillian Jacobs as Emily
- Zachary Knighton as Dave
- David Krumholtz as Andrew
- Melanie Lynskey as Hannah
- Ahna O'Reilly as Zoe
- Jason Ritter as Owen
- Dale Dickey as Lori
- French Stewart as Rich
- Ned Beatty as Old Man Carl
Production
Writing
The film's concept arose from a "rocky" period in the relationship of writer/director Beatty and his wife, co-director Fishman.[1]
Filming
Principal photography took place in Twentynine Palms, California—specifically Joshua Tree National Park—and lasted 17 days.[2][1]
Editing
The first cut of the film was over three hours in length. "It was a long process", according to Beatty. "We had two movies [and] we cut a whole movie out".[1]
Release and reception
The Big Ask premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 1, 2013 under its original title, Teddy Bears,[3] which derived from a nickname given by one of the film's characters to the unusual-looking cacti growing at Joshua Tree.[4] Regarding the title change—a decision imposed by distributor Tribeca Films—star David Krumholtz said, "I think [they] felt the [original] title [didn't] really tell you what the film was ... but the problem is [that people keep asking me] what I have coming out and I say "The Big Ask", and they think I'm saying "The Big Ass". So I keep getting, "You're in a movie called 'The Big Ass?'"[4]
Ask began a limited theatrical release on May 20, 2014. It received a mixed reception from critics, with some feeling it wasted the potential of its unique premise;[5] while others praised the film's writing[3][6] and performances, especially Lynskey's.[7][8] It holds a 58% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "SIFF Interview: Teddy Bears (part 1) – Directors Thomas Beatty and Rebecca Fishman". Three Imaginary Girls. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ M. Smith, Nigel (April 13, 2012). "Will You See This Movie? Real-Life Couple Relives Their Most Difficult Period in 'Teddy Bears'". IndieWire. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Two Refreshing Twists on Familiar Territory from the Seattle International Film Festival". IndieWire. 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ a b "Exclusive Interview with David Krumholtz about 'The Big Ask'". The Ultimate Rabbit. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Review: 'The Big Ask' fails to expand on questionable premise". Los Angeles Times. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ^ "Teddy Bears: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ^ Tallerico, Brian (May 30, 2014). "The Big Ask". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Hunter, Rob (May 28, 2014). "'The Big Ask' Review: How Far (In) Would You Let a Friend In Need Go?". Film School Rejects. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "The Big Ask (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
External links
- The Big Ask at IMDb
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