Mr. Roosevelt

For people with the surname of Roosevelt, see List of people with surname Roosevelt.
Mr. Roosevelt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNoël Wells
Written byNoël Wells
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDagmar Weaver-Madsen
Edited byTerel Gibson
Music byRyan Miller
Production
companies
  • Beachside
  • Sleepy Sheep
  • Revelator
Distributed byPaladin
Release dates
  • March 12, 2017 (2017-03-12) (SXSW)
  • October 27, 2017 (2017-10-27) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mr. Roosevelt is an American comedy film written, directed by, and starring Noël Wells. The film marks her directorial debut and also stars Nick Thune, Britt Lower, Daniella Pineda, Andre Hyland, Doug Benson, Armen Weitzman, and Sergio Cilli.[1][2]

The plot follows Emily Martin (Noël Wells) as she returns to her hometown to say goodbye to her cat, and attempts to come to terms with her past while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

Mr. Roosevelt premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017 and was released by Paladin on November 22, 2017. The film received positive reviews from critics.[3]

Plot

Emily Martin, a comedian living in Los Angeles, returns to her hometown of Austin, Texas after hearing from her ex-boyfriend Eric that their cat, Mr. Roosevelt, is ill. At the veterinarian's office, Emily learns from Eric and his live-in girlfriend, Celeste, that Mr. Roosevelt has already passed away. She is invited to stay at Eric and Celeste's house as a guest to discover that it has been drastically renovated from when she and Eric had shared it.

That evening, Eric and Celeste invite Emily to dinner with another couple. The atmosphere turns tense during a discussion when Celeste, who vaguely describes herself as an entrepreneur, presses Emily about her motivations for moving to Los Angeles due to the fact that her work as a comedian primarily involves commercial auditions.

Emily storms off and accidentally bumps into Jen, a restaurant server who she opens up to and ultimately befriends. The rest of the evening passes in awkward silence upon Emily's return.

The next morning, Celeste cheerfully presents Emily with a return flight to Los Angeles. Eric and Emily make coffee together, and as he heads off, he casually mentions that her things are in the shed.

Emily cycles into town and runs into Jen at her house. The two spend the day at a Greenbelt, where Emily meets Art (Andre Hyland) and quits her job over the phone. Cutting loose, Emily celebrates with some local youth at a swimming hole but eventually receives the message that Mr. Roosevelt's cremation is complete. Rushing to the vet, she learns Celeste has already picked up the ashes. Furious, Emily attempts to take the urn, but the couple informs her that they had planned a farewell brunch for Mr. Roosevelt.

Emily and Eric go out to eat while Celeste is busy and are invited to a house party where Jen's band is playing. Eric joins Jen onstage to cheer Emily up, and on the way home, he and Emily kiss. He quickly regrets the decision and admits he now wants a family. They begin to argue as Eric accuses Emily of being too self-absorbed to see how she has hurt him.

Upset, Emily sleeps with Art. The next morning, she cleans up and heads to the memorial brunch. Finding the situation absurd and lashing out at the party members for never having truly known Mr. Roosevelt, she takes the urn and rides to Jen's house.

While there, Emily explains her emotional outburst. When Jen tries to calm her with a splash of water, Emily dodges and spills the ashes. Overwhelmed, she breaks down in tears. After composing herself, Jen drives her to Eric's, where Emily leaves a goodbye note, clears out the shed, and catches a ride to the airport with Jen.

Cast

Production

In March 2016, it was announced that Noël Wells would write, direct, and star in the film as the main character, Emily.[4] Filming took place in Austin, Texas, and was shot on 16 mm film.[5][6] The film's score was composed by Ryan Miller.[7]

Release

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 12, 2017,[8][9] where it received a standing ovation from the audience.[10][11] Shortly after, Paladin and Netflix acquired U.S. distribution rights.[12] The film was released theatrically on October 27, 2017, and later became available on Netflix on December 26, 2017.[13]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 100% Tomatometer rating based on 34 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The critical consensus states: "Mr. Roosevelt offers an existential exploration of an entire generation through the microcosm of one woman's relationship with her cat."[14]

On Metacritic, the film has a score of 73 out of 100, based on 13 critical reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15]

References

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  2. ^ Barker, Andrew (2017-03-14). "Film Review: 'Mr. Roosevelt'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  3. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt movie review & film summary (2017) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  4. ^ "Lead Roles in Noël Wells' Film "Burying Mr. Roosevelt"". Claim Fame. March 22, 2016. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Duttweiler, Darcie (October 26, 2017). "NOËL WELLS ON "MR. ROOSEVELT"". AustinMonthly.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  6. ^ Cordy, Sean (March 15, 2017). "SXSW: The Cast of 'Mr. Roosevelt' Won't Accept Mediocrity in Comedy". Cut Print Film. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  7. ^ "Noël Wells 'Mr. Roosevelt' to Feature Music by Ryan Miller". FilmMusicReporter. February 21, 2017. Archived from the original on December 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 8, 2017). "SXSW 2017 Lineup: 'Baby Driver', 'Free Fire', 'Muppet Guys Talking' & Docus That Matter In Trump Era". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  9. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  10. ^ Robinson, Joanna (March 13, 2017). "With Mr. Roosevelt, Noël Wells Moves Away from "Comedy Dinosaurs" Like S.N.L." Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  11. ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 10, 2017). "'Mr. Roosevelt': First Look At 'SNL' Alum Noël Wells' Directing Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  12. ^ McNary, Dave (August 24, 2017). "Noel Wells' Comedy 'Mr. Roosevelt' Gets Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  13. ^ Crust, Kevin (September 1, 2017). "A guide to every movie being released this fall". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  14. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes.
  15. ^ "Mr. Roosevelt". Metacritic.
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