Grind (1997 film)

Grind
Directed by Chris Kentis
Produced by Laura Lau
Written by
  • Laura Lau
  • Chris Kentis
Starring
Music by Brian Kelly
Cinematography Stephen Kazmierski
Edited by Chris Kentis
Production
company
Kodiak Productions
Distributed by Castle Hill Productions
Release dates
  • April 11, 1997 (1997-04-11)
Running time
 96 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Box office $5000 (US)[1]

Grind is an 1997 American drama film directed by Chris Kentis and written by Laura Lau. It stars Billy Crudup, Adrienne Shelly, and Paul Schulze. Crudup, in his film debut, plays an ex-con caught in a spiral of dead-end jobs and poor choices.

Overview

A handsome drifter who has just been released from prison shows up on the doorstep of his older brother.

Cast

Release

Grind was released April 11, 1997, in the United States, where it made $5000.[1]

Reception

Stephen 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

  1. 1 2 "Grind". The Numbers. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ Holden, Stephen (April 11, 1997). "Grind (1996) People Who Make Treadmills Go Nowhere". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ Klady, Leonard (April 19, 1996). "Review: 'Grind'". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ Rabin, Nathan (March 29, 2002). "Grind". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Kevin (May 9, 1997). "Family Relationships at Center of Sensitive 'Grind'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 15, 2014.

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