Bruiser (2022 film) explained

Bruiser
Director:Miles Warren
Producer:Aaron Ryder
Jewerl Ross
Scott Lumpkin
Scott Frank
Trevante Rhodes
Starring:Trevante Rhodes
Shamier Anderson
Jalyn Hall
Shinelle Azoroh
Music:Robert Ouyang Rusli
Cinematography:Justin Derry
Editing:James LeSage
Studio:Ryder Picture Company
Lyrical Media
Toula67 Entertainment
Distributor:Onyx Collective
Hulu
Runtime: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

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

[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.
2023AAFCA AwardsEmerging FaceJalyn Hall[9] [10]
Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting PerformanceTrevante Rhodes[11]
2024Black Reel Awards for TelevisionOutstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series[12]

Notes and References

  1. Goldrich. Robert. Director Miles Warren Reflects On "Bruiser," Breakthrough Deal With Disney's Onyx Collective. September 30, 2022. Shoot. 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..
  2. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr. . September 7, 2022 . Miles Warren-Directed 'Bruiser' Acquired By Disney's Onyx Collective Before TIFF Discovery Section Premiere . December 6, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. Web site: 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 . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Bruiser. Rotten Tomatoes. March 21, 2024.
  5. Web site: Bruiser . 2024-02-01 . . . en.
  6. Debruge. Peter. 'Bruiser' Review: A Teen Is Torn Between Violent Role Models in Strong Debut From Gifted New Voice. December 3, 2022. Variety. December 6, 2022.
  7. Gyarkye. Lovia. 'Bruiser' Review: Trevante Rhodes and Jalyn Hall in a Tender Debut About Fathers, Sons and Masculinity. November 7, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. December 6, 2022.
  8. Web site: Saveliev. Alex. Bruiser. November 8, 2022. Film Threat. December 6, 2022.
  9. Verhoeven . Beatrice . January 16, 2023 . African American Film Critics Association Reveals 2023 AAFCA Award Winners . . April 26, 2023.
  10. Web site: Jones . Marcus . January 16, 2023 . 'The Woman King,' 'Black Panther,' Will Smith Among 2023 AAFCA Awards Winners . April 26, 2023 . IndieWire.
  11. Web site: Blauvelt . Christian . March 4, 2023 . 'Everything Everywhere' Sweeps 2023 Indie Spirits: Full Winners List . April 26, 2023 . IndieWire.
  12. Web site: 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 . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.

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