Cast
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Samantha Morton
as Liz Evans
Tom Felton
as Richard Goodridge
Jonathan Pryce
as Mr. Morgan
Owain Yeoman
as David Evans
Susan Wokoma
as Dolly
Jason Hughes
as Aled
Rhod Gilbert
as Mr. Powell
Thaer Al-Shayei
as Mr. Hopkins
Joe Hurst
as Huw Evans
Wynne Evans
as Singer in Cinema (uncredited)
Erin Richards
as Susan
Owen Teale
as Darek
Adeel Akhtar
as Tom
Keith Allen
as Superintendent Roberts
Colm Meaney
as Martyn
Crew
Director
- Sara Sugarman
Producer
- Pauline Burt
- Matt Williams
- Karl Hall
- Piers Tempest
Reviews
r96sk
A pretty cool true story, but the film itself? Rather poor.
<em>'Save the Cinema'</em> is simply too on the nose for my liking, it's cringey in a fair few bits and even pretentious in others. It does have a good cast, though that aside it struggles to get away from the fact that it feels like a made-for-television Christmas-esque movie - literally so with the plot.
Samantha Morton, Jonathan Pryce and Tom Felton are as solid as you'd expect, though the Welsh accents kept taking me out of it - Pryce was born in Wales admittedly, yet even his accent sounded off... might just be me though. I didn't overly like any of that trio's, or their co-star's tbh, performances though, I just like Morton/Pryce/Felton from others things more than anything.
I wouldn't say this is a bad film, it's just a really lousy one in my opinion. I could see it finding an audience though.
Jul 14, 2022
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Save the Cinema examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Sara Sugarman brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Save the Cinema took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 109 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 132 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 461 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 14, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 49m