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'''''Willie and Me''''' is a 2023 German-American independent [[Road movie|road]] [[Comedy drama|comedy-drama]] film written and directed by Eva Hassmann in her directorial debut. The film stars Hassmann, [[Willie Nelson]], [[Peter Bogdanovich]] (in his last screen appearance), Blaine Gray, [[Thure Riefenstein]] and [[Darby Stanchfield]]. The film follows a German housewife in a troubled marriage who travels to United States for [[Willie Nelson]]'s farewell concert.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/willie-and-me-review-1235590292/|title=‘Willie and Me’ Review: A Disarmingly Silly Slice of Americana, Served Up German-Style|first=Frank|last=Scheck|date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The film production began in 2013 and spent eight years due financing problems.<ref>https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/willie-and-me-willie-nelson-movie-interview/</ref> |
'''''Willie and Me''''' is a 2023 German-American independent [[Road movie|road]] [[Comedy drama|comedy-drama]] film written and directed by Eva Hassmann in her directorial debut. The film stars Hassmann, [[Willie Nelson]], [[Peter Bogdanovich]] (in his last screen appearance), Blaine Gray, [[Thure Riefenstein]] and [[Darby Stanchfield]]. The film follows a German housewife in a troubled marriage who travels to United States for [[Willie Nelson]]'s farewell concert.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/willie-and-me-review-1235590292/|title=‘Willie and Me’ Review: A Disarmingly Silly Slice of Americana, Served Up German-Style|first=Frank|last=Scheck|date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The film production began in 2013 and spent eight years due financing problems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/willie-and-me-willie-nelson-movie-interview/|title=Why a German First-time Filmmaker Spent a Decade Making a Comedy About Willie Nelson|first=Dan|last=Solomon|date=February 6, 2024|website=Texas Monthly}}</ref> |
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The film premiered at the [[Oldenburg International Film Festival]] on September 13, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/willie-nelson-comedy-willie-and-me-oldenburg-film-festival-2023-1235561608/|title=Willie Nelson Dramedy ‘Willie and Me’ to Open Oldenburg Film Festival|first=Scott|last=Roxborough|date=August 11, 2023}}</ref> It was released by [[Quiver Distribution]] in theaters and on demand on February 9, 2024.<ref name=ddl>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/willie-nelson-movie-willie-and-me-release-date-quiver-1235570081/|title=Willie Nelson Pic ‘Willie And Me’ Sets Spring Release With Quiver Distribution; Road Trip Comedy Marks Late Peter Bogdanovich’s Final Screen Performance|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=October 11, 2023}}</ref> |
The film premiered at the [[Oldenburg International Film Festival]] on September 13, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/willie-nelson-comedy-willie-and-me-oldenburg-film-festival-2023-1235561608/|title=Willie Nelson Dramedy ‘Willie and Me’ to Open Oldenburg Film Festival|first=Scott|last=Roxborough|date=August 11, 2023}}</ref> It was released by [[Quiver Distribution]] in theaters and on demand on February 9, 2024.<ref name=ddl>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/willie-nelson-movie-willie-and-me-release-date-quiver-1235570081/|title=Willie Nelson Pic ‘Willie And Me’ Sets Spring Release With Quiver Distribution; Road Trip Comedy Marks Late Peter Bogdanovich’s Final Screen Performance|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=October 11, 2023}}</ref> |
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''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' critic [[Frank Scheck]] gave it a positive review writing: "Much like the songs of Willie Nelson that populate its soundtrack, the film relies on a general uplifting atmosphere as the indefatigable Greta stops at nothing to fulfill her dream."<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/willie-and-me/|title=Willie and Me|website=www.metacritic.com}}</ref> Film critic [[Matt Zoller Seitz]] of ''[[RogerEbert.com]]'' gave the film one and a half stars writing: "It might have worked in spite of itself if Hassmann's performance were powerful enough to gather it all up and unify it through sheer originality and energy. But while she's an attractive, likable, sympathetic lead, there's no discernible comic point-of-view to her performance, and her physical resemblance to [[Madeline Kahn]] circa-1970s doesn't do her any favors. You may find yourself imagining what a brilliant, constantly surprising performer like Kahn, or a modern equivalent like [[Kristen Wiig]], or an unknown who was more of a dynamo, might have done instead."<ref>https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/willie-and-me-movie-review-2024</ref> |
''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' critic [[Frank Scheck]] gave it a positive review writing: "Much like the songs of Willie Nelson that populate its soundtrack, the film relies on a general uplifting atmosphere as the indefatigable Greta stops at nothing to fulfill her dream."<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/willie-and-me/|title=Willie and Me|website=www.metacritic.com}}</ref> Film critic [[Matt Zoller Seitz]] of ''[[RogerEbert.com]]'' gave the film one and a half stars writing: "It might have worked in spite of itself if Hassmann's performance were powerful enough to gather it all up and unify it through sheer originality and energy. But while she's an attractive, likable, sympathetic lead, there's no discernible comic point-of-view to her performance, and her physical resemblance to [[Madeline Kahn]] circa-1970s doesn't do her any favors. You may find yourself imagining what a brilliant, constantly surprising performer like Kahn, or a modern equivalent like [[Kristen Wiig]], or an unknown who was more of a dynamo, might have done instead."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/willie-and-me-movie-review-2024|title=Willie and Me movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert|first=Matt Zoller|last=Seitz|website=https://www.rogerebert.com/}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Eva Hassmann |
| Written by | Eva Hassmann |
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| Cinematography | Marco Cappetta |
| Edited by | Ting Yu |
| Music by | Jherek Bischoff |
Production companies | Skyvalley Productions Hassmann Production Company |
| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
Release date | February 9, 2024 (United States) |
Running time | 87 minutes |
| Countries | Germany United States |
| Language | English |
Willie and Me is a 2023 German-American independent road comedy-drama film written and directed by Eva Hassmann in her directorial debut. The film stars Hassmann, Willie Nelson, Peter Bogdanovich (in his last screen appearance), Blaine Gray, Thure Riefenstein and Darby Stanchfield. The film follows a German housewife in a troubled marriage who travels to United States for Willie Nelson's farewell concert.[1] The film production began in 2013 and spent eight years due financing problems.[2]
The film premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival on September 13, 2023.[3] It was released by Quiver Distribution in theaters and on demand on February 9, 2024.[4]
Cast
- Eva Hassmann as Greta Weingarten
- Willie Nelson as Willie Nelson/Bones
- Peter Bogdanovich as Charley
- Blaine Gray as Nick
- Thure Riefenstein as August Halsig
- Darby Stanchfield as Rebecca
Reception
The Hollywood Reporter critic Frank Scheck gave it a positive review writing: "Much like the songs of Willie Nelson that populate its soundtrack, the film relies on a general uplifting atmosphere as the indefatigable Greta stops at nothing to fulfill her dream."[1][5] Film critic Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com gave the film one and a half stars writing: "It might have worked in spite of itself if Hassmann's performance were powerful enough to gather it all up and unify it through sheer originality and energy. But while she's an attractive, likable, sympathetic lead, there's no discernible comic point-of-view to her performance, and her physical resemblance to Madeline Kahn circa-1970s doesn't do her any favors. You may find yourself imagining what a brilliant, constantly surprising performer like Kahn, or a modern equivalent like Kristen Wiig, or an unknown who was more of a dynamo, might have done instead."[6]
References
- ^ a b Scheck, Frank (September 15, 2023). "'Willie and Me' Review: A Disarmingly Silly Slice of Americana, Served Up German-Style".
- ^ Solomon, Dan (February 6, 2024). "Why a German First-time Filmmaker Spent a Decade Making a Comedy About Willie Nelson". Texas Monthly.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (August 11, 2023). "Willie Nelson Dramedy 'Willie and Me' to Open Oldenburg Film Festival".
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 11, 2023). "Willie Nelson Pic 'Willie And Me' Sets Spring Release With Quiver Distribution; Road Trip Comedy Marks Late Peter Bogdanovich's Final Screen Performance".
- ^ "Willie and Me". www.metacritic.com.
- ^ Seitz, Matt Zoller. "Willie and Me movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert". https://www.rogerebert.com/.
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