I Smile Back

I Smile Back

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Adam Salky
Produced by
Written by
  • Paige Dylan
  • Amy Koppelman
Based on I Smile Back 
by Amy Koppelman
Starring
Music by Zack Ryan
Cinematography Eric Lin
Edited by Tamara Me
Production
company
  • Egoli Tossell Film
  • Koppelman/Levien
Distributed by Broad Green Pictures
Release dates
  • January 25, 2015 (2015-01-25) (Sundance Film Festival)
  • October 23, 2015 (2015-10-23) (United States)
Running time
 85 minutes
Country United States
Language English

I Smile Back is a 2015 American drama film directed by Adam Salky and based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Amy Koppelman, who wrote the screenplay with Paige Dylan. The film stars Sarah Silverman as an upper-middle-class wife and mother struggling with mental illness and addiction. The film had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2015.[1] It also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2015.[2]

The film was released in a limited release on October 23, 2015, by Broad Green Pictures.[3]

Plot

Outwardly, Laney (Sarah Silverman) appears to have the perfect suburban life. She has two loving children, a caring husband, and an opulent, upper-middle-class home. Beneath her seemingly pristine image lie anxiety, depression, unresolved childhood issues, and destructive behavior, which jeopardize everything she holds dear.[4]

Cast

Reception

I Smile Back received mixed reviews from critics, with universal praise for Silverman's performance. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 53% approval rating, based on 59 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "I Smile Back serves as a powerful showcase for Sarah Silverman's dramatic range, but fails to surround her committed performance with a movie worthy of its depth".[5] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6] Indiewire reviewer Katie Walsh gave strong praise to Silverman's performance in the film.[7] Silverman was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards.[8]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2015.[9] Shortly after, Broad Green Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[10] The film was selected to screen at the Jerusalem Film Festival on July 11, 2015.[11] and the Deauville Film Festival on September 6, 2015,[12] as well as the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2015,[13] the Oldenburg International Film Festival on September 19, 2015,[14] and the Chicago International Film Festival on October 16, 2015. The film was released on October 23, 2015, in a limited release.[15]

Home media

I Smile Back was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States on February 23, 2016.[16]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipients Result
2016 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Actress Sarah Silverman Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Sarah Silverman Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Foundas, Scott (January 25, 2015). "'I Smile Back' Review : Sarah Silverman Digs Deep". Variety.com. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ Unknown, Unknown (2015). "I Smile Back". Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Broad Green Dates Three: ‘I Smile Back’, ‘The Dark Horse’, Malick’s ‘Knight Of Cups’". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. "Broad Green Acquires Sundance Sarah Silverman-Starrer ‘I Smile Back’". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "I Smile Back (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  6. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/i-smile-back
  7. ↑ Walsh, Katie. "Sundance Review: Sarah Silverman's Tremendous Performance Powers Addiction Drama 'I Smile Back'". Indiewire. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  8. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35054384
  9. ↑ "Sarah Silverman in 'I Smile Back': Sundance Review". Hollywood Reporter. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  10. ↑ "Broad Green Pictures Acquires Sarah Silverman Drama 'I Sm". Indiewire. 2014-11-27. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  11. ↑ "I Smile Back". Jff.org.il. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  12. ↑ "'I Smile Back' Photocall - 41st Deauville American Film Festival - Pictures". Zimbio. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  13. ↑ "I Smile Back". TIFF.net. 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  14. ↑ Kastelan, Karsten (2015-09-20). "Sarah Silverman wins Oldenburg best acting honor for 'I Smile Back'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  15. ↑ "I Smile Back | In Theatres October 23, 2015 | Broad Green Pictures". Broadgreen.com. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  16. ↑ "I Smile Back DVD and Blu-ray". releases.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.

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