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Stars: Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Jaylin Webb, Anthony Hopkins | Written and Directed by James Gray
A deeply personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.
James Gray‘s Armageddon Time is without a doubt not only one of the most unique films of last year but also one of the most unique coming-of-age films I’ve ever seen. This is a searing and oftentimes emotionally heart-wrenching drama that never pulls any punches. It’s so raw and unfiltered and it’s what makes it so special. Gray could’ve easily put together a film that utilized the tried-and-true formula of other coming-of-age films that have been successful, but instead, he wanted to toy with a few things and pull some tricks that you won’t see coming. This completely feels like an Oscar-worthy drama.
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A deeply personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.
James Gray‘s Armageddon Time is without a doubt not only one of the most unique films of last year but also one of the most unique coming-of-age films I’ve ever seen. This is a searing and oftentimes emotionally heart-wrenching drama that never pulls any punches. It’s so raw and unfiltered and it’s what makes it so special. Gray could’ve easily put together a film that utilized the tried-and-true formula of other coming-of-age films that have been successful, but instead, he wanted to toy with a few things and pull some tricks that you won’t see coming. This completely feels like an Oscar-worthy drama.
The writing and...
- 1/5/2023
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
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In educated, middle-class Jewish homes, it’s not uncommon for the kids to boast artistic passions and ambitions. To judge by Focus Features’ Armageddon Time and Universal’s The Fabelmans, two semi-autobiographical dramas from directors James Gray and Steven Spielberg, respectively, art is a thematic centerpiece, opening up a Pandora’s box of conflicting values.
An array of pragmatic and moral dilemmas, stemming in part from the protagonists’ identity as Jews, is at the core of each film. Our protagonists and their family members are conversant in the outlier’s life, having experienced antisemitism. Many of their self-assessments, goals and responses to others emerge from those defining events. Most relevant, both films are coming-of-age narratives filtered through the distorting lens of memory, colored in varying degrees of nostalgia, embellishment and the need for reconciliation with past events and significant others whose spectral presence haunts their respective filmmakers.
In educated, middle-class Jewish homes, it’s not uncommon for the kids to boast artistic passions and ambitions. To judge by Focus Features’ Armageddon Time and Universal’s The Fabelmans, two semi-autobiographical dramas from directors James Gray and Steven Spielberg, respectively, art is a thematic centerpiece, opening up a Pandora’s box of conflicting values.
An array of pragmatic and moral dilemmas, stemming in part from the protagonists’ identity as Jews, is at the core of each film. Our protagonists and their family members are conversant in the outlier’s life, having experienced antisemitism. Many of their self-assessments, goals and responses to others emerge from those defining events. Most relevant, both films are coming-of-age narratives filtered through the distorting lens of memory, colored in varying degrees of nostalgia, embellishment and the need for reconciliation with past events and significant others whose spectral presence haunts their respective filmmakers.
- 12/9/2022
- by Simi Horwitz
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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(L to R) Michael Banks Repeta as “Paul Graff” and Anthony Hopkins as “Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz” in director James Gray’s Armageddon Time, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features
Well, it’s been over two years now. I’m talking about the near-global pandemic “time-out”. So, do you recall what you did to pass the hours? Was “recall” part of it, as in revisiting old memories and childhood experiences? It appears that many “creatives”, including lots of filmmakers, took a “sentimental journey”. Of course, that’s not rare as many movie makers have opened up about their past, from Fellini to Scorsese. And now, with a few years put into making them, the nostalgic film “floodgates” are opening up. In the next few weeks, we’ll delve into the recollections of Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg. This weekend another artist gives us his “take” on the “coming of age” saga.
Well, it’s been over two years now. I’m talking about the near-global pandemic “time-out”. So, do you recall what you did to pass the hours? Was “recall” part of it, as in revisiting old memories and childhood experiences? It appears that many “creatives”, including lots of filmmakers, took a “sentimental journey”. Of course, that’s not rare as many movie makers have opened up about their past, from Fellini to Scorsese. And now, with a few years put into making them, the nostalgic film “floodgates” are opening up. In the next few weeks, we’ll delve into the recollections of Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg. This weekend another artist gives us his “take” on the “coming of age” saga.
- 11/3/2022
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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James Gray’s Armageddon Time is a movie about a Queens, New York, childhood, inspired by the filmmaker’s own. It’s the 1980s, and Paul (Banks Repeta) is a redheaded middle schooler with an artistic streak, born to a hard-working Jewish family, raised and provided for by his lovably flawed parents (played by Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong) and a grandfather, a survivor of the Holocaust, whomm he adores (Anthony Hopkins). He’s a good kid who means well. He listens to the stories of his grandfather with sincere curiosity.
- 10/28/2022
- by K. Austin Collins
- Rollingstone.com
Anthony Hopkins Urges His Grandson To Fight Back Against Racism In New Trailer For ‘Armageddon Time’
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The trailer for James Gray’s “Armageddon Time”, starring Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway, and more, is here.
Hopkins’ onscreen grandson Paul Graff, played by Banks Repeta, is told off for hanging out with his Black best friend Johnny Crocker (Jaylin Webb) in the newly-released trailer.
Hopkins’ Aaron Graff then talks about his own Jewish heritage in the clip, recalling how his mother had to move to the U.S. otherwise she’d get killed.
He asks his grandson when the youngster says he didn’t say anything to the bullies, “You think that’s smart?”
“Next time those schmucks say anything bad, you’re going to say something,” Hopkins tells his grandson in the teaser, adding: “You’re going to be a mensch, okay?”
Michael Banks Repeta as Paul Graff and Anthony Hopkins as Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz in director James Gray’s “Armageddon Time”. — Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features...
Hopkins’ onscreen grandson Paul Graff, played by Banks Repeta, is told off for hanging out with his Black best friend Johnny Crocker (Jaylin Webb) in the newly-released trailer.
Hopkins’ Aaron Graff then talks about his own Jewish heritage in the clip, recalling how his mother had to move to the U.S. otherwise she’d get killed.
He asks his grandson when the youngster says he didn’t say anything to the bullies, “You think that’s smart?”
“Next time those schmucks say anything bad, you’re going to say something,” Hopkins tells his grandson in the teaser, adding: “You’re going to be a mensch, okay?”
Michael Banks Repeta as Paul Graff and Anthony Hopkins as Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz in director James Gray’s “Armageddon Time”. — Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features...
- 9/6/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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Here’s your first look at the trailer for Armageddon Time.
From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal story on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, Ryan Sell, and Anthony Hopkins.
Focus Features will release Armageddon Time in select theaters on Friday, October 28th nationwide on Friday, November 11th.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/armageddon-time
(L to R) Michael Banks Repeta as “Paul Graff” and Anthony Hopkins as “Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz” in director James Gray’s Armageddon Time, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Read the review Here.
Armageddon Time received its North American gala at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2nd. Deadline has the...
From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal story on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, Ryan Sell, and Anthony Hopkins.
Focus Features will release Armageddon Time in select theaters on Friday, October 28th nationwide on Friday, November 11th.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/armageddon-time
(L to R) Michael Banks Repeta as “Paul Graff” and Anthony Hopkins as “Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz” in director James Gray’s Armageddon Time, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Read the review Here.
Armageddon Time received its North American gala at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2nd. Deadline has the...
- 9/6/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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