This marks the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City before it moves to Boulder, Colorado next year. It’s also the inaugural festival without the iconic Robert Redford, an Oscar-winning founder who passed away in September.
The 42nd edition of the festival commenced on January 22 and will run until February 1, showcasing 105 projects, including 90 features and seven TV episodes. Screenings will take place in Park City, nearby Salt Lake City, and online.
Below is a selection of our reviews from the festival. Click on the movie titles for the full reviews.
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Section: Midnight
Director: Casper Kelly
Screenwriters: Casper Kelly, Jamie King
Cast: Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, Patton Oswalt.
Deadline’s takeaway: Kelly’s innovative slasher film explores the relationship we have with television, blending gruesome humor with a commentary on the nature of reality TV.
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Section: Premieres
Director-screenwriter: Rachel Lambert
Cast: Chris Pine, Jenny Slate, Abby Ryder Fortson, Sam Waterston, Katey Sagal, Jessica Harper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Helene York.
Deadline’s takeaway: This narrative delves into themes of love and the weight of past relationships, with Chris Pine delivering a compelling performance that reflects the depth of adult life.
Anthony Dickenson
Section: World Dramatic Competition
Director-screenwriter: Louis Paxton
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah.
Deadline’s takeaway: Despite its comedic moments, The Incomer ultimately delivers an emotional resolution, addressing the darker themes in a surprisingly mature way.
