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The Oath Movie Review

Name: The Oath Movie Review
Item: The Oath
Rating: 3
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " The Oath"

Streaming On: Apple TV+

Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 12-10-2018

Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller

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CAST & CREW

Billy Magnussen

Jay Duplass

Max Greenfield

Tiffany Haddish

John Cho

Raymond Mansfield

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Producer:

Raymond Mansfield

Sean McKittrick

Andrew C Robinson

David Stassen

Ike Barinholtz

Music Director:

Bret Mazur

Editor:

Jack Price

Director:

Ike Barinholtz

Movie Actor:

John Cho

Movie Actress:

Tiffany Haddish

Supporting Actress:

Tiffany Haddish

Costume Designer:

Romy Itzigsohn

First Assistant Director:

Daniel Lowe

Director of Photography:

Cary Lalonde

Executive Producer:

Tiffany Haddish

Edward H Hamm Jr

Kristen Murtha

Associate Producer:

Daniel Lowe

Maya Rodrigo

Casting Director:

Jennifer Cooper

Still Photographer:

Jeremy Cannon

empty:

Bret Mazur

Screenplay Writer:

Ike Barinholtz

Foley Artist:

Doug Madick

Production Designer:

Tom Lisowski

Set Decorator:

Alice Baker

Makeup Artist:

Robyn Rebbe

Lauren Wilde

Hair Stylist:

Adrianne Lashley

Special Effects Coordinator:

Josh Hakian

Stunt Performer:

Nate Mitchell

Stunt Double:

Josh Wood

Visual Effects Artist:

Damian Drago

Set Dresser:

Bryce Pulaski

Sound Mixer:

Ken Pries

Matthew Nicolay

Boom Operator:

Stacey A Washer

David Stark

Sound Editor:

Bret Mazur

Supporting Actor:

Nora Dunn

Meredith Hagner

Max Greenfield

Matt Corboy

Jon Lovett

Jon Barinholtz

John Cho

Jay Duplass

Ithamar Enriquez

Ike Barinholtz

Henry Kaufman

Chris Ellis

Carrie Brownstein

Brian Guest

Brett Lapeyrouse

Billy Magnussen

Priah Ferguson

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Plot

The film is set in a future time where American citizen are asked to sign an oath promising their allegiance to the government. The film’s protagonist is Chris, played by Ike Barinholtz, an individual who hasn’t signed the oath while his entire family, including his wife Kai, played by Tiffany Haddish has done so. On Thanksgiving, Chris and Kai hold a dinner party for their entire family, and he tries to control himself from indulging in political conversations. But his plans go awry when two governmental agents show up at their home and question Chris about his reluctance to sign the oath. The film follows their chaotic Thanksgiving dinner as Chris attempts to justify his action to his family.

Star Performance

Ike Barinholtz and Billy Magnussen give good performances in the movie. Tiffany Haddish’s character, however, is so underdeveloped that it restrains her from showing her comedic and acting prowess.

Analysis

The film had all the elements to be an entertaining political satire but fails because of disjointed storyline, mediocre performances, and an underwhelming screenplay.

What’s There?

• The film features a stellar cast with Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Nora Dunn, Chris Ellis, John Barinholtz, Meredith Hagner, Carrie Brownstein, Jay Duplass, Billy Magnussen, John Cho, Priah Ferguson, Henry Kaufman, and Max Greenfield

• The film is a political satire about the prevalent political atmosphere, and incorporates dark humor

What’s Not There?

• The screenplay and the performances are mediocre

• The film is often boring and the ending is disappointing

Verdict

The film has a unique concept and contains dark comedy. But the screenplay and performances are a bit disappointing. So, it might be a good watch for dark comedy and political satire enthusiasts.