Blackbird
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Synopsis
Lily and Paul summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS on her own terms. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna. Joining the collective farewell are Lily's son in law, her lifelong friend, daughter's partner and grandson. Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.
Cast
- Susan Sarandon
- Kate Winslet
- Mia Wasikowska
- Sam Neill
- Rainn Wilson
- Lindsay Duncan
- Bex Taylor-Klaus
- Anson Boon
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- Sep 20, 2020
excuse me while i sob in the corner
nabeelDec 7, 2020I had read a few wanky film reviews of this film and it actually didn’t paint the best picture, so to my surprise it was amazing. A Christmas movie with a new flavour. It’s very poignant and sad, yet also uplifting and beautiful. The cast were all excellent, and what a…
B E R TSep 20, 2020“Shut the f*** up from now on.” I rented Blackbird in order to support my local cinema and to see some of my favorite names on screen. Kate Winslet plays Jennifer, the daughter of the aging Lily (Susan Sarandon). Her other daughter, Anna (Mia Wasikowska), disagrees with…
Allison M. 🌱 - Jan 1, 2021
There was some really amazing moments in here I loved the dinner scene
JaemartSep 6, 2019(Roy Thomson Hall TIFF19 Premiere) List of priorities in this film: 1. Comfy, oversized cardigans and crewnecks. 2. The insanely beautiful home and decor and location. - - - 137. The dialogue. - - - 204. The point.
bellaMar 18, 2022Action! - The March of the (3) Rogers: Sweep That Cam, Michell Boi! When the family's matriarch (Sarandon) learns that she has a terminal illness, she decides to have a family reunion to commemorate her final days. As expected, this reunion will bring to the surface many…
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine - Sep 13, 2019
If you see me sobbing in a darkened theatre over what is essentially a lifetime movie, mind your mf business.
alexMar 19, 2021movies like this in an empty movie theater hit different
MurielJul 31, 2021Better die alive. An intimate portrait of a family in a delicate moment. It was so nice to see Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet together on screen!
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- Ingrid Gonzalez is "meh" onBlackbird
It was fine. MR & KW gave watered down versions of what are otherwise stellar acting performances. I’ve seen a few of these right-to-die movies and I can’t say this one said anything new. Or particularly interesting.
Kward0610 likedBlackbirdAn emotional and tragic film that deals with moral dilemmas and illness. Great cast with great performances. The first act is slow but the second and third acts are really compelling.
Abby is "meh" onBlackbirda little sad but i was looking for really sad.
- Mel C likedBlackbird
Really enjoyed it but so dark, a heavy watch.
Gerben Joustra likedBlackbirdOK-ish, not too great
Megan Carmona lovedBlackbirdFunny, real, sad
- Mathilde lovedBlackbird
A must watch
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Metacritic
Sep 17, 2020
The characters are so flimsy, and so wearyingly familiar . . . that Michell is incapable of giving their conflicts life.
Jeannette Catsoulis
The New York Times
Sep 16, 2020
The material can get awfully sudsy and we can see a couple of the big reveals coming two scenes in advance, but on balance this is a well-written, moving story bolstered by an outstanding cast.
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
Sep 15, 2020
With its quasi-literary tone and over-calculated concessions to the messiness of real life, the movie settles for coming across like a clumsy amalgamation of the wonderful Amy Bloom short story “Love Is Not A Pie” and the 1998 Sarandon tearjerker Stepmom. The hollow, unsatisfying feeling the movie leaves behind may be the most authentically funereal thing about it.
Jesse Hassenger
The A.V. Club
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackbird (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Blackbird (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Blackbird (2020) about?
Lily and Paul summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS on her own terms. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna. Joining the collective farewell are Lily's son in law, her lifelong friend, daughter's partner and grandson. Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.
Who's the cast of Blackbird (2020)?
- Susan Sarandon as Lily
- Kate Winslet as Jennifer
- Mia Wasikowska as Anna
- Sam Neill as Paul
- Rainn Wilson as Michael
- Lindsay Duncan as Liz
- Bex Taylor-Klaus as Chris
- Anson Boon as Jonathan
Who's the director behind Blackbird (2020)?
Roger Michell directed Blackbird (2020).
Who produced Blackbird (2020)?
David Bernardi, Sherryl Clark and Robert Van Norden produced Blackbird (2020).
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