Rachel McAdams - Esti/Disobedience Discussion/Spoilers #2 - Rachel is getting rave reviews for her performance!

winterbird · 09-14-2017, 09:37 AM

Esti/Disobedience Discussion/Spoilers #2 - Rachel is getting rave reviews for her performance!

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Spotlight star attached to New York-set drama from Element Pictures and Braven Films.

Spotlight star Rachel McAdams is attached to star alongside Rachel Weisz in Chilean director Sebastián Lelio’s (Gloria) Disobedience. The film is an adaptation of author Naomi Alderman’s novel of the same name.

As well as starring in the film, Oscar-winner Weisz is also set to produce alongside Room producer Ed Guiney of Dublin-based Element Pictures and Spanish producer Frida Torresblanco (Pan’s Labyrinth) of New York-based Braven Films.

Room and Carol financiers Film4 are backing the project. Lelio has co-written the script with British dramatist and screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz, who collaborated with Polish film-maker Pawel Pawlikowski on the screenplay of Oscar-winner Ida. A London shoot is planned for this winter.

Alderman’s novel revolves around Ronit, the estranged daughter of a rabbi, who returns from New York to the Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood she grew up in North London, following her father’s death. Her arrival causes upheaval in the quiet community.

McAdams recently shot Marvel fantasy Doctor Strange. Weisz recently wrapped production on Fox Searchlight title My Cousin Rachel opposite Sam Claflin and also has the James Marsh drama The Mercy due for release next year.
Rachel McAdams joins Rachel Weisz in Sebastián Lelio’s 'Disobedience' | News | Screen

winterbird · 09-14-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by winterbird (View Post)

At the Deadline panel today:

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Originally Posted by kobechrome (View Post)

Did anyone catch the live stream - I was on vacation in Spain and missed it!

Too early to talk about individual awards for Rachel? Probably supporting category again I would assume. The written reviews coming are stellar so far- esp for Rachel's Esti.

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Originally Posted by Rikayla (View Post)

maybe i am too pessimistic but i don't think we'll see an oscar nomination for her this season. the movie still doesn't have a USA release. and i think its premiere in the UK leaves it out from the running for the BAFTAs iirc. with a strong campaign, she could get a "best supporting" but it really depends on the agency that picks up the distribution for the states

also, here's the current competition for best supporting actress at the moment - 2018 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (September) – AwardsWatch

from what i've read so far, melissa leo has it in the can. octavia spencer will probably get a nomination too, entirely based on the fact that "the shape of water" is getting so much hype rn. but i don't know about the other three. i feel like competition this year is way more competitive than it was last year.

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Well - we can always hope!

The reviews on her performance are great. I did read the 2018 Awards Watch article - this was published right before the premiere so noone actually saw Rachel's performance. I kinda understand dropping her off the list since seeing other excellent performances, they moved other actresses up the list. I would be interested in an updated list.

**Firecrest** · 09-14-2017, 11:59 AM

Love the adorable pics!

winterbird · 09-15-2017, 11:13 AM

The movie currently has a 100 fresh rating with 9 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/disobedience_2017

kobechrome · 09-15-2017, 06:25 PM

I wonder if one of the critics changed their minds. It was at 88% yesterday.

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The movie currently has a 100 fresh rating with 9 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/disobedience_2017

**Firecrest** · 09-15-2017, 08:33 PM

Like a B+

lis7 · 09-15-2017, 09:46 PM

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I wonder if one of the critics changed their minds. It was at 88% yesterday.

Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair's review was originally rotten but looks like it's updated as a "fresh".

LightYears · 09-16-2017, 12:20 AM

winterbird · 09-16-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lis7 (View Post)

Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair's review was originally rotten but looks like it's updated as a "fresh".

Yes, I noticed that too!

I find meta critics more reliable in a way, because they look at the overall review and a 81 score is very high for meta critics standards!

**Firecrest** · 09-16-2017, 11:38 AM

Love the video!

winterbird · 09-16-2017, 02:00 PM

Kate Mara gave Disobedience a shout-out:

Laleb · 09-17-2017, 03:55 AM

I don't want to get my hopes up for a nomination either - mainly because there still is no release date for the USA. But I kind of feel like the movie might be picked up for release after the rave reviews at TIFF. I agree with Rikayla that the agency which would pick up the movie has to campaign hard in order to get nominations in the award race, so it might still not be possible even after an USA release date.

**Firecrest** · 09-17-2017, 02:05 PM

I hope it get released in the US!

LightYears · 09-17-2017, 10:36 PM

winterbird · 09-18-2017, 01:26 AM

Thanks for the interview!

Rachel Weisz gushed about Rachel to etalk:


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