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Fairyland

2023

Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy, Geena Davis, Cody Fern ...

Drama Following the sudden and tragic death of her mother, young Alysia is uprooted by her father Steve in hopes of restarting his life. They move to 1970s San Francisco where Steve develops his poetic and personal writing and begins to openly date men. Steve’s bohemian lifestyle clashes with the expectations of parenthood from both the outside world and Alysia herself, who occasionally wishes for less of the independence her father gives ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Guy Lodge Variety	"At its most thoughtful, 'Fairyland' conveys a dual sense of loss in such small, sweet gestures as a head on a shoulder, a hand in a hand, a silence finally understood"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"This [movie] is handled movingly and delicately (...) A powerful piece of work all around"
		Pete Hammond Deadline	"It is at its very big heart a universal story of family, love, staying true to who you are, and being there for each other when it counts the most"
		David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter	"This overlong, sometimes underpowered film ultimately rewarding"
		Katie Walsh The Wrap	"The emotion and intention behind the story, as well as McNairy's career-best performance, make 'Fairyland' an astonishingly moving film and touching remembrance"
		Gregory Ellwood The Playlist	"Disappointingly, and despite the best intentions, Durham's overwritten script diminishes some potentially truly moving moments over the course of the picture"
		Mae Abdulbaki Screen Rant	"Emotionally effective and often quite tender, the film boasts understated, powerful performances from Emilia Jones and Scoot McNairy (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Michael Frank The Film Stage	"Jones struggles to find her footing in this world. The supporting cast doesn't help her, either (...) McNairy gives his finest acting in a long career. His eyes carry unlimited warmth and sensitivity"
		Fionnuala Halligan Screendaily	"McNairy scoops all the threads together to portray an unusual and uniquely poignant parental figure"
		Chris Bumbray JoBlo	"McNairy’s powerhouse performance makes it a must-see, even if the film could have benefited from more time to tell its story"
		Ross Bonaime Collider	"With 'Fairyland', Durham shows the difficulties of ourselves being a work in progress, and how one of life's greatest mysteries can be trying to figure out who you are"

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