Gabi on the Roof in July
| Gabi on the Roof in July | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lawrence Michael Levine |
| Produced by |
Jason Connell Sophia Takal Katherine Wright Isen Robbins Aimee Schoof |
| Written by |
Kate Kirtz Lawrence Michael Levine |
| Starring |
Sophia Takal Lawrence Michael Levine Kate Lyn Sheil |
| Music by | Kevin Barker |
| Cinematography | Aaron Kovalchik |
| Edited by | Sophia Takal |
Production company |
Little Teeth Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time |
101 minutes country = United States language = English |
Gabi on the Roof in July is an 2010 American independent comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Michael Levine.[1][2]
Synopsis
Gabi (Sophia Takal), a rambunctious Oberlin undergrad, heads to New York City to spend the summer with her older brother, Sam (Lawrence Michael Levine).
Cast
- Sophia Takal as Gabi
- Lawrence Michael Levine as Sam
- Brooke Bloom as Madeline
- Louis Cancelmi as Garrett
- Amy Seimetz as Chelsea
- Kate Lyn Sheil as Dory
- Lena Dunham as Colby
- Robert White as Charles
- Tarajia Morrell as Astrid
- Jay DePietro as Phil
Production
The dialogue in the film is both scripted and improvised.[3]
Reception
Gabi on the Roof in July has been generally well received by critics. The film currently holds a 73% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews. Steve Dollar, writing for The Wall Street Journal, noted that the film is "wisely observant of human nature as it bounces between the leads, "Gabi" evokes Woody Allen with a more generous heart."[4]
Release
The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on February 27, 2010[5]
References
- ↑ "Gabi on the Roof in July". Brookyln Film Festival. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Life Among the Young and Confused". The New York Times. January 20, 2011.
- ↑ "LAWRENCE MICHAEL LEVINE ON “GABI ON THE ROOF IN JULY”". Indie Outlook. July 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Here's Lookin' At You". The Wall Street Journal. January 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Gabi on the Roof in July". Cinequest Film Festival. Retrieved September 4, 2014.