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Love, Antosha

R

Released Aug 2, 2019

1 hr. 32 min.

Documentary

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97%

63 Reviews

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92%

50+ Ratings

Audience Score

Through Anton Yelchin's journals and other writings and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, filmmaker Garret Price looks not just at his career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

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Critics Consensus

Using raw materials left behind by its subject, Love, Antosha takes a thoughtful -- and powerful -- look at a life and career cut short.

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Joshua A

This film is incredible. I woke up to a Quora email, like most mornings and someone had answered some questions about his death and referred to this documentary. Wow! I had always loved him in his films, but now I understand why I was so attracted to him. His spirit was fierce and he really was living life to the fullest in ways most never event taste. Incredible. I wish all children had such loving parents. Having that safety, allowed him to reach for the stars. He never seemed to hold himself back and would touch the uncomfortable subjects that most are nervous to dabble in. What an incredible and loving man. Thank you so much for creating this documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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dave d

'Love, Antosha' is an utterly charming documentary on a person lost much too soon, actor, musician, artist and all-around talent, Anton Yelchin. It's a fascinating life story, which includes tons of pictures and video of the prodigy. I wonder if we'll have this footage from cell phone pics in 40 years. Pictures froms the 80s and 90s stayed in drawers, as did VHS tapes, but with the 21st century everything is digital and so quickly to be erased. Anywho, it's really good it will made you smile, but perhaps it will also make you value every day. I did want to know more about Yelchin's dark and dirty side which is brought up and glossed over. It's easy to understand why it's not fleshed out. These docs are a dime a dozen, but few delve into or have this much access to the subject's surroundings. When a filmmaker, in this case, Garret Price (making his first film), goes into so much detail and the story is fascinating it will almost always give the viewer a pleasurable experience. Final Score: 8.8/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I am a true fan of Anton Yelchin, as well as documentaries in general. It is absolutely lovely that this was created in his memory. He was an explosive talent, destined for great creativity... And he achieved it, even with his short time on earth. The film is touching, revealing and heart breaking... At the same time, this bio/memorial showcases so much heartfelt family love, a contagious energy, plus incredible medical details that make you question your time here and your purpose. Beautiful.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Raw and heartbreaking memory of a great young actor who lived life to the fullest in every way possible, which the documentary does both tell in emotional and honest conversations with the people that surrounded him. A must see for anybody who appreaciated Anton´s work in any way.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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MGHart

So much more to this young man than we every knew.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/19

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john m

Anton was one of the most naturally gifted and exciting actors working in his generation, and one of my personal favorites. This doc is an emotionally grabbing tribute that gathers personal history of Anton's family and work and lets us see the many different sides of him through the eyes of some of the most well-known working in the industry. It's really devastating seeing the amount of passion and promise of a life taken so unfairly and quickly, and I'm glad this film was made to showcase all of who Anton was that we know about.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Roxana Hadadi

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Though clearly an adoring tribute, Love, Antosha allows its subject a sort of complicated humanity that expands our understanding of him.

Rated: B+

Sep 19, 2019

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

It serves as both a celebration of Yelchin's life and a tribute to his parents, particularly his mother. That infuses the film with a warmth and compassion that keeps it from feeling like a funeral-service memorial.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 4, 2019

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Pat Padua

Washington Post

Mostly, the Antosha of "Love, Antosha" seems like a good kid: someone whose life -- and tragic death -- should inspire us to spend our brief time here as wisely and as well as he did.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 28, 2019

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Ethan Gordon

InSession Film

Love, Antosha will make you want to dive into the actors work, and it may even inspire you achieve more.

Rated: B+

Mar 21, 2024

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

In Love Antosha, Garret Price celebrates Anton Yelchin with a delicate, profound, meaningful documentary that teaches us a lesson on how to live.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 13, 2023

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Casey Cipriani

Bustle

...ultimately, Love, Antosha is a love letter from Yelchin's parents.

Nov 19, 2020

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Synopsis

Through Anton Yelchin's journals and other writings and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, filmmaker Garret Price looks not just at his career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

Director: Garret Price
Distributor: Lurker Productions
Production Co: Lurker
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content|Nudity)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.9K

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