Rare_Objects_(film)

<i>Rare Objects</i> (film)

Rare Objects (film)

2023 film by Katie Holmes

Rare Objects is a 2023 film co-written and directed by Katie Holmes.[1][2] It stars Saundra Santiago, Derek Luke, Holmes, and Alan Cumming.[3] The film is based on Kathleen Tessaro's 2016 historical fiction novel of the same name.[4]

Plot

Benita Parla (Julia Mayorga) seeks to rebuild her life after starting work at an antique store. She regains her confidence while working with her kind employer Peter Kessler (Alan Cumming).[5] At the same time, she also meets one of her friends Diana Van der Laar (Katie Holmes) who is living with mental illness. Benita starts to learn more about herself and others around her through friendship.[6][7]

Cast

Release

The film was released in theatres on 14 April 2023.[9]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from film critics. It holds a 43% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews.[10] Calum Marsh of New York Times said, "At times a couple of pointlessly showy long takes add nothing and are a distraction."[11]

References

  1. [1]
    Gyarkye, Lovia (2023-04-12). "'Rare Objects' Review: Katie Holmes' Latest Feature Shortchanges Itself". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    "Katie Holmes spotted directing her first movie in NYC". HOLA. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    Gleiberman, Owen (2023-04-17). "'Rare Objects' Review: Katie Holmes Directs and Costars in a Movie About Mental Illness, Antiques, and Recovering from Trauma". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    Smith, Tessa (2023-04-14). "Katie Holmes & Julia Mayorga On Bringing Rare Objects To The Screen". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    "Get ready to cry with the trailer of 'Rare Objects', Katie Holmes' new film". HOLA. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    Deshpande, Akash (2023-07-07). "Rare Objects (2023) Movie Ending Explained - What happened in Benita's past?". High On Films. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    "Movie review: Katie Holmes' "Rare Objects"". The Spring Magazine. 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    Scorziello, Sophia (2023-04-14). "Derek Luke Discusses Reuniting With Katie Holmes for 'Rare Objects,' Fatherhood as Heroism and Rejoining Marvel". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    "Katie Holmes, Julia Mayorga and Alan Cumming Star in Trailer for Rare Objects — Watch". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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    "Rare Objects - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  11. [11]
    Marsh, Calum (2023-04-13). "'Rare Objects' Review: A Woman Under the Influence". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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