The Extra Man is a 2010 comedy film based on Jonathan Ames' novel of the same name. Written and directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, the film stars Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, Katie Holmes, and John C. Reilly.
| The Extra Man | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini |
| Screenplay by | Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini Jonathan Ames |
| Based on | The Extra Man by Jonathan Ames |
| Produced by | Anthony Bregman Stephanie Davis Rebecca Rivo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
| Edited by | Robert Pulcini |
| Music by | Klaus Badelt |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Countries | United States France |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million[1][2] |
| Box office | $457,867[3] |
Plot
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A failed playwright, Henry Harrison, develops an odd mentor relationship with Louis Ives, a troubled, cross-dressing, aspiring writer to whom Henry sublets a room in his New York apartment. Henry teaches Louis the art of being an "extra man", accompanying and entertaining wealthy older women in their fanciful social lives. Along the way, Louis encounters an environmentally conscious co-worker, Mary Powell, and a jealous, eccentric neighbor, Gershon.[4]
Cast
edit- Kevin Kline as Henry Harrison
- Paul Dano as Louis Ives
- Katie Holmes as Mary Powell
- John C. Reilly as Gershon Gruen
- Patti D'Arbanville as Katherine Hart
- Alicia Goranson as Sandra
- Marian Seldes as Vivian Cudlip
- Celia Weston as Meredith Lagerfeld
- Dan Hedaya as Aresh
- Alex Burns as Brad
- Jason Butler Harner as Otto Bellman
- Lynn Cohen as Lois Huber
- John Pankow as George
- Jackie Hoffman as Pushy woman
- Jonathan Ames as Gentleman
Production
editFilming took place in New York City between the end of February and the beginning of April 2009.
Release
editThe film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on July 30, 2010.
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 41% approval rating based on reviews from 73 critics, with an average rating of 5.5 out of 10.[5] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 56 out of 100 based on reviews from 26 critics.[6]
Todd McCarthy of Variety gave it a positive review and wrote: "Although too devoted to matters literary, theatrical, operatic and sexually outre to make it with general audiences, this adaptation of Jonathan Ames' novel exudes the sort of smarts and sophisticated charm specialized audiences seek."[7]
References
edit- ^ "The Extra Man (2010) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
- ^ "The Extra Man (2010) - Box office / business". Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com. October 31, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ The Extra Man at Box Office Mojo Retrieved July 25, 2013
- ^ Michael Fleming (January 19, 2009). "Kline, Dano, Holmes join 'Extra Man'". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2009.
- ^ "The Extra Man (2010)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Extra Man Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (January 27, 2010). "The Extra Man". Variety.