Bruiser (2022 film)
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| Bruiser | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Miles Warren |
| Written by | Ben Medina Miles Warren |
| Produced by | Aaron Ryder Jewerl Ross Scott Lumpkin Scott Frank Trevante Rhodes |
| Starring | Trevante Rhodes Shamier Anderson Jalyn Hall Shinelle Azoroh |
| Cinematography | Justin Derry |
| Edited by | James LeSage |
| Music by | Robert Ouyang Rusli |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Onyx Collective Hulu |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bruiser is a 2022 American drama film that written by Ben Medina and Miles Warren, directed by Warren and starring Trevante Rhodes, Shamier Anderson, Jalyn Hall and Shinelle Azoroh.
Cast
- Trevante Rhodes as Porter
- Shamier Anderson as Malcolm
- Jalyn Hall as Darious
- Shinelle Azoroh as Monica
Release
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.[1] It was announced that same month that Bruiser was the first narrative feature film to be acquired by Onyx Collective.[2] It was released by Hulu in the United States on February 24, 2023.[3]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 23 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[4] Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 based on 10 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Insightful and universal in so many ways, Warren's first feature is a confident if sometimes oblique coming-of-age story from an important new voice..."[6] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review, calling it "A mellow and compelling spin on a familiar story."[7] Alex Saveliev of Film Threat rated the film a 9 out of 10 and wrote, "Warren's film may leave you bruised, but don't let that stop you from seeking it out."[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AAFCA Awards | Emerging Face | Jalyn Hall | Won | [9][10] |
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Performance | Trevante Rhodes | Nominated | [11] | |
| 2024 | Black Reel Awards for Television | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series | Nominated | [12] |
References
- ^ Goldrich, Robert (September 30, 2022). "Director Miles Warren Reflects On "Bruiser," Breakthrough Deal With Disney's Onyx Collective". Shoot. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
The short film resonated with audiences and critics, ultimately yielding the opportunity to create a feature of the same title, which made its world premiere earlier this month in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 7, 2022). "Miles Warren-Directed 'Bruiser' Acquired By Disney's Onyx Collective Before TIFF Discovery Section Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr.; Grobar, Matt (December 19, 2022). "'Bruiser': Disney's Onyx Collective Sets Hulu Premiere Date For Its First Narrative Feature Starring 'Till's Jalyn Hall & 'Mike's Trevante Rhodes – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Bruiser". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Bruiser". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 3, 2022). "'Bruiser' Review: A Teen Is Torn Between Violent Role Models in Strong Debut From Gifted New Voice". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (November 7, 2022). "'Bruiser' Review: Trevante Rhodes and Jalyn Hall in a Tender Debut About Fathers, Sons and Masculinity". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Saveliev, Alex (November 8, 2022). "Bruiser". Film Threat. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (January 16, 2023). "African American Film Critics Association Reveals 2023 AAFCA Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Marcus (January 16, 2023). "'The Woman King,' 'Black Panther,' Will Smith Among 2023 AAFCA Awards Winners". IndieWire. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Blauvelt, Christian (March 4, 2023). "'Everything Everywhere' Sweeps 2023 Indie Spirits: Full Winners List". IndieWire. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (June 15, 2023). "Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
