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The Misguided
Theatrical release poster for The Misguided
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShannon Alexander
Written byShannon Alexander
Produced byShannon Alexander
Distributed byIndie Rights (United States)
Umbrella Entertainment (Australia)
Release dates
  • November 2017 (2017-11)
(Lone Star Film Festival)
  • January 2018 (2018-01)
(United States)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

The Misguided is a 2017 Australian drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Shannon Alexander. The film features the feature film debuts of Caleb Galati, Steven J. Mihaljevich, and Jasmine Nibali, with Katherine Langford appearing in a supporting role. Langford's appearance in the film was released after her breakout role in 13 Reasons Why.[1]

Synopsis

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The film follows a young man who must betray his girlfriend to save his brother from a dangerous situation.[2]

Production

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Written, directed, produced, photographed, and edited by Shannon Alexander, the film was shot on location in Perth, Western Australia.[3]

Release

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The film premiered at the Lone Star Film Festival in November 2017.[4] It received a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles in January 2018.[5] Distribution rights were handled by Indie Rights in the United States and Umbrella Entertainment in Australia.

Reception

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Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter highlighted Alexander's "decidedly low-key approach to the narrative" and praised the performance of Jonathon Johaljevich, describing it as "charismatic."[6]

Katie Walsh of the Los Angeles Times noted the film's "realist approach to dialogue and performance," while highlighting Steven J. Mihaljevich's performance as displaying "a flicker as the dangerous sociopath Wendel."[7]

Bobby LePire of Film Threat discussed the film's "naturalistic performances" and "stylistic flourishes," while noting its "meandering narrative."[8]

Patrick King of Cultured Vultures described the film as "a layered character study" with "smart direction and excellent performances," noting that the actors "create real characters that we can study for a while."[9]

Emilie Black of Cinema Crazed praised the film's consistent pacing and visual style, crediting Shannon Alexander's involvement in multiple aspects of the production, and singled out Athan Bellos for his "strong performance."[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Trailer for The Misguided starring 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford". Flickering Myth. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. ^ "Trailer of the Day: The Misguided". Cinema Australia. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  3. ^ Frank Scheck (26 January 2018). "'The Misguided': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ^ "2017 Lone Star Film Festival Feature Lineup Announced". DFWI. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  5. ^ "Trailer for The Misguided starring 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford". Flickering Myth. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  6. ^ Frank Scheck (26 January 2018). "'The Misguided': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ^ Katie Walsh (25 January 2018). "'The Misguided' review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  8. ^ Bobby LePire (2018-01-26). "'The Misguided' Review". Film Threat. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ^ Patrick King (2018-01-05). "The Misguided (2017) Review - Drugs, Lies, and the Cult of Personality". Cultured Vultures. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  10. ^ Emilie Black (2018-01-25). "The Misguided (2018)". Cinema Crazed. Retrieved 2024-11-29.

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