She Came to Me
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| Directed by | Rebecca Miller |
| Written by | Rebecca Miller |
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| Cinematography | Sam Levy |
| Edited by | Sabine Hoffman |
| Music by | Bryce Dessner |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.2 million[2][3] |
She Came to Me is a 2023 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Rebecca Miller. It stars Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei, Joanna Kulig, Brian d'Arcy James, and Anne Hathaway.
It had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2023, and was released on October 6, 2023, by Vertical Entertainment.
Plot[edit]
Operetta composer Steven Lauddem is creatively blocked and unable to finish the score for his big comeback opera. At the behest of his wife Patricia, a psychiatrist, he sets out in search of inspiration.
Taking their dog for a walk, Steven stops at a bar. There, he meets Katrina, who convinces him to go with her to see her tugboat, where she lives and works. She confesses that she's addicted to romance, and seduces Steven. Realising he may be in danger, he hurries away.
The experience inspires Steven to write the work based on what happened, but making her character a serial killer. On opening night, not only does Patricia and their son come, but so does Katrina. She approaches him, happily letting him know that she's now staying in Brooklyn, and he hurries home, terrified.
Meanwhile, Patricia's son, Julian, and Tereza, whose mother Magdalena turns out to be his family's new cleaner, are dating. Neither set of parents knew about the relationship, so they make formal introductions. Tereza's dad, Trey, does not approve of his daughter's choice of a dark-skinned boyfriend, so threatens to persecute Julian on statutory rape charges as Tereza is still underage and Julian has turned 18. As their lawyer comes for a consultation, Steven points out that Julian couldn't be prosecuted if they were married.
When Katrina approaches Steven in the street, he brushes her off, insisting she needs psychological help. She books a session with Patricia and the truth comes out. Not able to handle the news, Patricia has a psychotic break. Afterwards, Magdalena pauses her cleaning to join Julian, Steven and a nun at Patricia's bedside. Julian requests she sign in person to authorize his marriage to Tereza in Delaware, where 16 year olds can marry with a parent's signature.
Once it is decided, mother and daughter work together on how to get around Trey. In the meantime, knowing of Katrina's addiction to romance, Steven enlists her help to transport everyone to Delaware. Trey makes his wife and daughter participate in one of his Civil War reenactment battles. They feign they are collecting wood, but instead run to Steven and the tug boat.
Trey has a APB sent out for them, to no avail. As Steven, Magdalena and their kids settle in on their journey, it is suggested that Katrina become ordained online to officiate the ceremony. In the morning, Steven brings Captain Katrina her coffee in the cockpit. He apologizes for judging her previously, admiring her strength and perserverance. Katrina in turns laments her role in pushing Pat off the deep end. Declaring he finally feels he has found true love, Steven passionately kisses her.
A year later, we see Steven's latest opera, set in space, but obviously inspired by the Delaware wedding. The young married couple, her mom, Steven and Katrina and Pat, who's now a nun, watch the premiere. In between parts of the work, we see snippets of the wedding.
Cast[edit]
- Peter Dinklage as Steven Lauddem[1]
- Anne Hathaway as Patricia Jessup-Lauddem[1]
- Marisa Tomei as Katrina Trento[1]
- Evan Ellison as Julian Jessup[1]
- Harlow Jane as Tereza Szyskowski[1]
- Joanna Kulig as Magdalena Szyskowski[1]
- Brian d'Arcy James as Trey Ruffa[1]
- Judy Gold as Susan Shaw
- Gregg Edelman as Duftin Haverford
- Aalok Mehta as Anton Gatner[1]
- Chris Gethard as Carl
- Dale Soules as Aunt Moxie
- Jen Ponton as Elodie
Isabel Leonard, Emmet O'Hanlon, and Greer Grimsley portray characters in Steven's operas.
Production[edit]
In 2017, Steve Carell, Amy Schumer and Nicole Kidman were all attached to star in the film.[4][5][6] In 2021, Anne Hathaway, Tahar Rahim, Marisa Tomei, Joanna Kulig and Matthew Broderick were confirmed to star in the film.[7][8][9] Rahim and Broderick later left the project.
Principal photography was set to take place in late 2021 in New York City,[10][11] but did not begin until April 2022.[12]
Release[edit]
The film opened the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2023.[13] In May 2023, Vertical Entertainment acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[14] It was released on October 6, 2023.[15] It was previously scheduled to be released on September 29, 2023.[16]
She Came to Me was released for digital platforms on November 10, 2023.[17]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 47% of 66 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The website's consensus reads: "She Came to Me's uneasy blend of romantic comedy and drama proves frequently frustrating despite the story's admirable aims and strong work from an outrageously talented cast."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 53 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[19]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Golden Globe Awards | January 7, 2024 | Best Original Song | Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa (Addicted to Romance) | Nominated | [20] |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 15, 2023 | Best Original Score in an Independent Film | Bryce Dessner | Nominated | [21] |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ "She Came to Me". The Numbers. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "She Came to Me". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Mike Fleming Jr. (March 23, 2017). "Steve Carell, Amy Schumer, Nicole Kidman In Rebecca Miller's 'She Came To Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Borys Kit (March 23, 2017). "Steve Carell, Amy Schumer, Nicole Kidman to Star in 'She Came to Me'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Derek Lawrence (March 23, 2017). "Steve Carell, Amy Schumer, Nicole Kidman set for She Came to Me". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Alex Ritman (June 8, 2021). "Anne Hathaway, Tahar Rahim, Marisa Tomei, Joanna Kulig and Matthew Broderick Team for 'She Came to Me'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Brian Welk (June 8, 2021). "Anne Hathaway, Tahar Rahim, Marisa Tomei to Star in Rom-Com 'She Came to Me'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Wade Sheridan (June 8, 2021). "Anne Hathaway, Tahar Rahim, Marisa Tomei join rom-com 'She Came to Me'". United Press International. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (June 8, 2021). "Anne Hathaway, Tahar Rahim, Marisa Tomei Lead Cast of Rebecca Miller's 'She Came To Me,' Protagonist Launches Sales at Cannes". Variety. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Michael Rosser (June 8, 2021). "Protagonist boards Rebecca Miller's 'She Came To Me' ahead of Cannes market". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "She Came To Me". Film & Television Industry Alliance. February 28, 2022. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (January 11, 2023). "Rebecca Miller's 'She Came To Me' Starring Peter Dinklage And Anne Hathaway To Open 2023 Berlin Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 17, 2023). "Rebecca Miller's Berlinale Rom-Com 'She Came To Me' Starring Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway & Marisa Tomei Acquired By Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Lang, Brent (September 1, 2023). "Rebecca Miller's 'She Came To,' With Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway and Marisa Tomei, Moves Release Date to October (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Lee Linker, Maureen (August 17, 2023). "Peter Dinklage cheats on Anne Hathaway with Marisa Tomei in the trailer for She Came to Me". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Romantic Comedy SHE CAME TO ME Digital Streaming Premiere Date Set". www.whentostream.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "She Came to Me". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "She Came to Me". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 11, 2023). "Watch The Golden Globe Nominations Livestream". Deadline. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (November 2, 2023). "Songs From 'Barbie' Pace 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations (Full List)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
