An Innocent Kiss Explained

An Innocent Kiss
Director:	Jason Shirley
Starring:	Burt Reynolds
Runtime:	114 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

An Innocent Kiss^[1] (formerly titled Elbow Grease)^[2] is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Jason Shirley and starring Burt Reynolds.^[3]

Cast

• Burt Reynolds as Grandpa
• Michael Abbott Jr. as Randy Barnes
• R. Keith Harris as Billy Barnes
• Whitney Goin as Ellie Barnes

Production

The film was shot in 30 days in Seneca, South Carolina, in 2013.^[4]

Release

The film had a "soft release" in 2016.^[4] It also had a one-night premiere in Seneca in October 2018.^[2]

Reception

The Dove Foundation gave the film a negative review, calling it "a little too ripe".^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hollis. Kevin D.. "ELBOW GREASE" RE-RELEASED ON BIG SCREEN IN SENECA THIS WEEKEND. February 17, 2021. WSNW (AM). October 3, 2022.
2. Web site: Mangrum. Dick. WHAT WAS ELBOW GREASE NOW KISS OF INNOCENCE. March 27, 2019. WGOG. October 3, 2022.
3. Web site: 2019-02-13 . JFL Film Fest: It's Taylor Schilling vs. the Juggalos . 2022-10-04 . The Georgia Straight . en.
4. Web site: Devlin. Allen. Movie starring Burt Reynolds directed by Upstate filmmaker back on big screen. February 26, 2021. WYFF. October 3, 2022.
5. Web site: An Innocent Kiss. The Dove Foundation. October 3, 2022.