Grind is a 1997 American drama film directed by Chris Kentis and written by Laura Lau. It stars Billy Crudup, Adrienne Shelly, and Paul Schulze. Crudup plays an ex-con caught in a spiral of dead-end jobs and poor choices.
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| Directed by | Chris Kentis |
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| Produced by | Laura Lau |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stephen Kazmierski |
| Edited by | Chris Kentis |
| Music by | Brian Kelly |
Production company | Kodiak Productions |
| Distributed by | Castle Hill Productions |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5000 (US)[1] |
Overview
editA handsome drifter who has just been released from prison shows up on the doorstep of his older brother.
Cast
edit- Billy Crudup as Eddie
- Adrienne Shelly as Janey
- Paul Schulze as Terry
- Frank Vincent as Nick
- Amanda Peet as Patty
Release
editGrind was released April 11, 1997, in the United States, where it made $5000.[1]
Reception
editStephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that the film initially has the potential to be "an American neo-realist gem" but descends into melodrama.[2] Leonard Klady of Variety wrote, "While director and co-writer Chris Kentis' debut feature is not distinctive visually or more than mildly intriguing dramatically, neither is it offensive or inept."[3] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote, "While Grind captures its blue-collar milieu with a certain amount of accuracy and conviction, it can't overcome its weak, predictable script and uneven performances."[4] Kevin Thomas of The Los Angeles Times called it "a fine and involving accomplishment" that should launch the careers of all involved.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Grind". The Numbers. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (April 11, 1997). "Grind (1996) People Who Make Treadmills Go Nowhere". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ Klady, Leonard (April 19, 1996). "Review: 'Grind'". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ Rabin, Nathan (March 29, 2002). "Grind". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (May 9, 1997). "Family Relationships at Center of Sensitive 'Grind'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
External links
edit- Grind at IMDb
- Grind at Rotten Tomatoes