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| CYRUS |
Year: 2010
USA: Fox Searchlight
UK: Twentieth Century Fox
Cast: John C Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine
Keener, Matt Walsh, Diane Mizota, Kathy Ann Wittes, Kathryn Aselton,
Jamie Donnelly, Tim Guinee, Charlie Brewer, Steve Zissis
Additional voices: Newell Alexander, Steve Alterman, Mitch
Carter, David Cowgill, Elisa Gabrielli, Bridget Hoffman, Edie Mirman,
Michelle Ruff
Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Country: USA
USA & UK: 92 mins
USA Rated: R for language and some sexual material
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong language
USA Release Date: 18 June 2010
UK Release Date: 10 September 2010
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Synopsis
In contrast to his ex-wife who is engaged to be remarried, John’s
social life is non-existent until he finally meets the woman of his
dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life – her
son. Written and directed by Jay & Mark Duplass, the
iconoclastic filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favourite
THE PUFFY CHAIR, CYRUS takes an insightful, funny and sometimes
heartbreaking look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles.
Still single seven years after his failed marriage, John (John C
Reilly) has virtually given up on romance. But at the urging of his
ex-wife and best friend Jamie (Catherine Keener), John reluctantly
joins her and her fiancé Tim (Matt Walsh) at a party. To his and
everyone else’s surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the
gorgeous and spirited Molly (Marisa Tomei).
Their chemistry is immediate. The relationship takes off quickly but
Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John’s
house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in
Molly’s life: her son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill). A 21-year-old new age
musician, Cyrus is his mom’s best friend and shares an
unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths
to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with
anyone, especially John. Before long, the two are locked in a battle
of wits for the woman they both love—and it appears only one man
can be left standing when it’s over.
Using the innovative improvisational techniques that have earned
them critical accolades and a devoted following, Jay Duplass and
Mark Duplass enter the mainstream with a touching, original story
that blends humor and heartbreak, much like life itself.
CYRUS stars John C Reilly (STEP BROTHERS, MAGNOLIA), Jonah Hill (SUPERBAD,
FUNNY PEOPLE), Marisa Tomei (THE WRESTLER, WHAT WOMEN WANT),
Catherine Keener (40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE) and
Matt Walsh (THE HANGOVER, I LOVE YOU, MAN). Michael Costigan (BROKEBACK
MOUNTAIN, SMART PEOPLE) is the producer, executive producers are
Tony Scott and Ridley Scott with Chrisann Verges (FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION) as co-producer. The production team includes director
of photography Jas Shelton (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS), editor Jay Deuby
(THE PUFFY CHAIR), production designer Annie Spitz (THE WACKNESS),
costume designer Roemehl Hawkins (LABOR PAINS) and original music is
by Michael Andrews (DONNIE DARKO, FUNNY PEOPLE).
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