He and Joy say their goodbyes to Room and leave. "[51] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times called the film "the most impressive piece of filmmaking I've seen in 2015, and one of the best movies of the decade". ... Ma. Room is a 2015 drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 novel of the same name. | Room received critical acclaim for Larson's and Tremblay's performances and the storytelling, and grossed $36.3 million on a $13 million budget. [25] To fit the crew and equipment into the small space, he made each piece of the set removable. [60], Dissenting, Kyle Smith of the New York Post wrote "The script ... doesn't illuminate what kind of internal damage might be wrought by being held prisoner for seven years: On-screen it simply looks like Joy has a case of the sads. How could we not fall for these charming characters based on Julia Quinn's beloved books? Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. "[53] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote, "All you need to know is that the performances of Larson and Tremblay will blow you away. Although stunned by his first exposure to the outside world, Jack jumps from the truck and attracts the attention of a passerby. A new app called Cast plans to help you share your viewing even with people who aren't in the room with you, beaming your Netflix movie or TV show to others whether they have a subscription or not. [27] Toronto also doubles for Akron, where the exterior scenes are set. The Roommate is a 2011 American psychological thriller film directed by Christian E. Christiansen and written by Sonny Mallhi.The film stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Danneel Harris, Matt Lanter, and Aly Michalka.It is inspired by the 1992 film Single White Female.It was originally planned to be released on September 17, 2010, but was moved to February 4, 2011. Get to know the cast and their characters, including who plays Daphne, Simon, Penelope, Eloise, Anthony, Marina, and Colin. [52] Rex Reed said Room is "so powerful and unforgettable that it must be seen" but "too grim and heartbreaking for some viewers". "[27] Principal photography began on 10 November 2014[28] and ended on 15 December 2014. [11] Canadian producer David Gross helped persuade his Irish co-producers to shoot in Canada rather than the U.S., saying they could have a longer schedule and more money in Canada. Release Dates [24] Cohen remarked that upon returning to the Room set for the final scene, the set appeared smaller to the crew. Chromecast with Google TV can stream select titles with Dolby Atmos audio. [9] Abrahamson credited Donoghue with securing funding from Canada, where she is a citizen. Supporting roles are acted by Park GyuYoung ("It's Okay To Not Be Okay"), Lee DoHyun ("18 Again"), Go MinSi ("Secret Boutique"), Go YoonJung, and more. She allows Jack to believe that only Room and its contents are real, and that the rest of the world exists only on television. [56] Liz Braun of the Toronto Sun said Jack's narration made the Room scenes "joyful" as well as claustrophobic, and that Larson and Tremblay's performances are "completely engaging". [37][38][39] It went into wide release on January 22, 2016. [45], A month after its release in Ireland, it had grossed more than €1 million nationwide. Peter Krause as Detective Joe Miller – A Pittsburgh detective who stumbles upon the existence of the Room. Believing his long hair will give Joy the strength she needs to recover, Jack has his grandmother cut it for him so he can send it to her. Larson researched trauma and nutrition for her part. Emma Donoghue, who also wrote the novel on which the film is based, wrote the screenplay for the film before the novel was published in 2010. [71], The film also won nine Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Direction for Abrahamson, Best Adapted Screenplay for Donoghue, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Tremblay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Larson. The film was theatrically released in Canada on October 23, 2015 by Elevation Pictures and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on January 15, 2016 by StudioCanal. [4], Room received widespread critical acclaim. As punishment, he cuts their heat and power. She has Jack fake a fever, hoping that Old Nick will take him to a hospital where he can alert the authorities, but Old Nick says he will return the following day with antibiotics. Last step to contact the landlord! Joy decides to tell Jack about the outside world; he reacts with disbelief and incomprehension, but also curiosity. [24] Montreal production designer Ethan Tobman set out with the idea "that every square inch of Room needed to have a backstory". The police discover Joy as well, and take her and Jack to a hospital. [31] However, Tremblay's part was filmed in numerous takes so Tremblay could give variations of his performances of specific lines, so Abrahamson and Nugent had to assemble and splice the different takes in the editing process. [44], The central performances of Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay have received critical acclaim. Right, let’s refresh our memories of the film’s final scene. [49], Todd McCarthy from The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Overall, it's a decent shot at a tall target, but real credit is due the lead actors, with Larson expanding beyond the already considerable range she's previously shown with an exceedingly dimensional performance in a role that calls for running the gamut, and Tremblay always convincing without ever becoming cloying. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive producer: Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board, supervising producer: No Trace Camping (as Chantelle Kadyschuk), third assistant director (as Alex Champagne), first assistant director (as Reid Dunlop), first assistant director: second unit (uncredited), dialogue editor (uncredited) / foley editor (uncredited), supervising adr/dialogue editor (uncredited), foley editor (uncredited) / sound effects editor (uncredited), visual effects coordinator: Screen Scene (uncredited), digital compositor: Screen Scene (uncredited), camera operator: "a" camera (as Arthur Cooper), camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator, first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Dave McKane), post-production supervisor: behind the scenes featurettes, orchestral recording engineer (as Damien Chennells), assistant music engineer / protools operator, transportation coordinator (as Dee Dee Scruton), Chief Financial Officer: No Trace Camping / production accountant (as James F. Breithaupt), Head of Distribution & Brand Strategy: Film4, Head of Business Affairs: Element Pictures, Production & Development Executive: Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann, financing and tax advisor (as John Gleeson), Deputy CEO: Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann, legal & business affairs executive: Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann, Production & Post Production Executive: Element Pictures, Chief Operating Officer: FilmNation Entertainment, Production & Distribution Manager: Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann, dialect coach: Brie Larson, pre-production (uncredited), vice president: Entertainment Finance at Union Bank (uncredited). Allen arrived in Toronto later and met Tremblay, with Allen noting, however, that "we didn't want him to become too familiar with me because that's not what the story is. It also won nine Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture, and seven Irish Film & Television Awards, including Best Film. Videos ... Eva Longoria moves her son into a big-boy room and wants to revamp his closet. Elle Fanning as Anna Miller – Joe's 8-year-old daughter. [40], The film was released by Lionsgate on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States on March 1, 2016. That night, Jack is overcome with curiosity and ventures out of the closet while Old Nick is asleep in bed with his mother. 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Parents need to know that Room is based on an intense, disturbing, award-winning novel by Emma Donoghue that focuses on a precocious 5-year-old boy named Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who lives in an unthinkable situation with his mother, Ma (Brie Larson): They're both trapped in a kidnapper's shed, and Jack was born in captivity. Nick attempts to drag Jack back to his truck, but fails in the process. [19] According to Joan Allen, who played Nancy, Larson and Tremblay met for over three weeks to build a "very tight, obviously critical, close relationship", before the Room scenes were shot over five weeks. Joy is horrified when she awakens and sees their interaction, slapping Old Nick away. [10] She also suggested shooting in Toronto because it could resemble the United States. [30] He described his editing of Room as simplistic, keeping the acting intact, while working in Dublin for five months. Continue scrolling to keep reading Click the button below to start this article in quick view. "[61] Matthew Lickona of the San Diego Reader also called it "a cowardly movie about brave people". [62], Room has received many awards and nominations. @AD_TITLE@ - Rental in @SEARCH_TOWN@ - Accommodation offered by @FNAME@ Create your account. Brie Larson's performance in particular has been singled out for awards, with the National Board of Review,[63] Chicago Film Critics,[64] and various other film critic organizations awarding her Best Actress. The first is The Duke and I (2000) which follows Daphne and Simon, aka the characters at the center of the Netflix series.You can see each of the books in order above. Reunited with her family, Joy learns that her parents have divorced and that her mother has a new partner, Leo. Old Nick tells Joy that he has lost his job and threatens that he may not be able to afford their supplies in the future. [29], Editor Nathan Nugent served as second-unit director. Directed by Will Wernick. To end the year with a fright, an exciting new horror-thriller from South Korea, Sweet Home, is coming to Netflix in December 2020!We have everything you need to know about Sweet Home, including the plot, cast, and Netflix release date.. Sweet Home is an upcoming Netflix Original K-Drama Thriller-Drama series, based on the webtoon comic of the same name by creator Yongchan Hwang. Jacob Tremblay. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto. Larson has also won several major awards, including the Academy Award,[65] Critics' Choice Award,[66] Screen Actors Guild,[67] BAFTA Award[68] and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She returns with Jack to her childhood home where her mother and Leo reside. [30], Prior to production, A24 acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. They are captives of a man they call "Old Nick", Jack's biological father, who abducted Joy seven years prior and routinely rapes her while Jack sleeps in the closet. 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