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I Smile Back Movie Review

Name: I Smile Back Movie Review
Item: I Smile Back
Rating: 3.5
Author: Smitha Joseph

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Review for the film " I Smile Back"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 23-10-2015

Genre: Drama

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CAST & CREW

Skylar Gaertner

Sarah Silverman

Brian Koppelman

Josh Charles

Adam Salky

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Music Director:

Zack Ryan

Director:

Adam Salky

Movie Actor:

Brian Koppelman

Josh Charles

Shayne Coleman

Gregory Dann

Movie Actress:

Cynthia Darlow

Sarah Silverman

Supporting Actress:

Emma Ishta

Child Artist:

Skylar Gaertner

Director of Photography:

Eric Lin

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I Smile Back Click to look into! >> Read More... is a dramedy directed by Adam Salky Adam Salky is a very popular Director, Producer an >> Read More... . This film is based on the book of the same name by Amy Koppleman. Amy and Paige Dylan Paige Dylan is an American Born Actress and Screen >> Read More... have developed the screenplay based on the same. Brian Koppelman Brian Koppelman is a writer, producer, and directo >> Read More... , David Levien David Levien is an American screenwriter, director >> Read More... , Mike Harrop Mike Harrop is an American film producer and scree >> Read More... , and Richard Arlook Richard Arlook is an American ability administrato >> Read More... have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the banner of Broad Green Pictures. Eric Lin is the cinematographer, while Tamara Meem is the editor of this film. This film stars Sarah Silverman Sarah Kate Silverman was born in New Hampshire. He >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film comprises Josh Charles Josh Charles is an American Actor. He has enacted >> Read More... , Thomas Sadoski Thomas Sadoski born on July1,1976 is an American s >> Read More... , Mia Barron Mia Barron is an American Actress. She has worked >> Read More... , Skylar Gaertner Skylar Gaertner is a famous child actor with a hei >> Read More... , Shayne Coleman, Kristin Griffith, Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon is internationally recognized as a >> Read More... , Terry Kinney Terry Kinney was born on 29th January 1954 to Kenn >> Read More... , etc. Following a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, the film got a theatrical release on 23^rd October 2015.

Plot

In New York, Laney Brooks resorts to drug addiction to relieve herself of family woes. She ignores her responsibilities towards her children as well. However, when her tumultuous life takes a turn for the worse, it is up to Laney to get things straight before it’s too late.

Star Performances

Kudos to Paige Dylan, who convinced Amy Koppleman to convert her novel into such a compelling screenplay.

Director Adam Salky and actress Sarah Silverman, with their respective performances, did the rest of the job in style.

Analysis

On-screen adaptations of a novel are never a cakewalk to begin with. However, in the case of ‘I Smile Back,’ director Adam Salky took good care of consulting the original creator for the task.

With the opening sequence itself, we are straightaway introduced to the troublesome life of Laney Brooks. No elaborate introduction, nothing. Straight to business. This might not appeal to some viewers, but to those, who wish for no meandering, nothing can be better than this.

Known more for her comedic acts, Sarah Silverman surprises you with her portrayal of a broken, desperate drug addict Laney Brooks. The extent to which she can go to wreck herself, as well as her own family in the film, is something not many actresses would be courageous enough to attempt. However, on this front, Sarah Silverman does a commendable job.

As the director, Adam Salky has made an engaging, yet tragically funny venture, that will make people contemplate their urge to follow the trend, even if it’s dangerous for their good. The only flaw with this film is its runtime: It’s TOO SHORT! If not for this small mistake, this movie was almost flawless! Apart from the runtime, it was the role of Josh Charles that not many would be impressed with.

What's There?

Brilliant adaptation for the screen by writers Amy Koppleman and Paige Dylan
Great direction by Adam Salky
Outstanding performance by Sarah Silverman

What's Not There?

Inadequate screentime for some characters
Too short a runtime for a movie of this intensity

Verdict

‘I Smile Back’ is an eye-opener for many. The Adam Salky directorial is hard-hitting and emotional, yet funny in many instances. Sarah Silverman delivers one hell of a performance in this nearly flawless film. Do go and watch this at once if you haven’t!

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