The Problem with People is a 2023 Irish-set buddy comedy film co-written, produced by and starring Paul Reiser. It is directed by Chris Cottam and is also starring Colm Meaney, Lucianne McEvoy and Jane Levy.
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| Directed by | Chris Cottam |
| Screenplay by | Paul Reiser Wally Marzano-Lesnevich |
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| Cinematography | Richard Kendrick David Odd |
| Edited by | Gareth McEwan |
| Music by | Steven Argila |
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| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
Running time | 101 minutes [1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editAn American and Irish cousin are asked to heal a family feud as a man's dying wish.[2]
Cast
edit- Paul Reiser as Barry
- Colm Meaney as Ciáran
- Jane Levy as Natalya
- Lucianne McEvoy as Fiona
- Des Keogh as Fergus
- Eimear Morrissey as SGT. Lizzie McGrath
Production
editThe film is written by Paul Reiser with Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, and directed by Chris Cottam, and was first announced in June 2022.[3]
Reiser is also a producer alongside Max Brady and Cottam. The cinematographers are Richard Kendrick and David Odd. The cast includes Reiser, Colm Meaney, Jane Levy, Lucianne McEvoy and Des Keough.[1][4][5]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. It is distributed by Quiver Distribution in the United States and had a theatrical release on 4 October 2024.[5] The film is released in Ireland on 8 November 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Elfadl, Murtada (October 3, 2024). "'The Problem With People' Review: Paul Reiser and Colm Meaney Are Bickering Cousins in Mildly Amusing Comedy". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Kermode, Jennie. "Family feud". Eyeforfilm. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2022). "Paul Reiser To Star In And Co-Write 'The Problem With People'; Colm Meaney & Others Also Starring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Magidson, Joey (October 1, 2024). "Film Review: 'The Problem with People' Amusingly Pairs Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser for a Charming Buddy Comedy". Awards Radar. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (July 16, 2024). "Quiver Acquires Comedy 'The Problem With People' Starring Paul Reiser & Colm Meaney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser out to show where there's a will, there's a laugh in new Irish comedy". RTE. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.