Griffin in Summer explained

Griffin in Summer
Director:Nicholas Colia
Music:Nami Melumad
Cinematography:Felipe Vara de Rey
Runtime:90 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

Griffin in Summer is a 2024 American independent coming-of-age comedy film. Written and directed by Nicholas Colia in his directorial debut, it stars Everett Blunck, Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, Abby Ryder Fortson,and Kathryn Newton.

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024.

Premise

Griffin Nafly is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb. But when a handsome 25-year-old enters the picture, Griffin's life—and his new play—take an unexpected turn.

Cast

Production

The film was shot mostly outside Richmond, Virginia, with some scenes shot in New York City. From conception to completion, it took around four years to make.[2] It was produced by Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews under their Honor Role banner.[3]

Release and reception

Griffin in Summer had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024,[4] where it won three awards: Best U.S. Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, and a Special Jury Mention for director Colia.[5] The film received a positive reception, with IndieWires Kate Erbland calling it "a very fine [directorial] debut",[6] and Screen Rant describing it as "a masterful coming-of-age comedy and one of 2024's best films".[7] Elsewhere, critics compared it favorably to the work of Wes Anderson and Todd Solondz,[8] [9] while praising the performances of Everett Blunck and Melanie Lynskey.[10] [11] It holds a 93% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Griffin in Summer. Tribeca Festival. June 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: Tribeca 2024: Griffin in Summer - Interview. Film Fest Report. Kristin. Ciliberto. June 22, 2024.
  3. Web site: Camila Mendes & Rachel Matthews Launch Production Company Honor Role. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. June 3, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  4. Web site: Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More. Deadline Hollywood. Jill. Goldsmith. April 17, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  5. Web site: ‘Griffin in Summer’ Tops Tribeca Festival Awards. The Hollywood Reporter. Hilary. Lewis. June 13, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  6. Web site: ‘Griffin in Summer’ Review: Imagine If the Delightful Nerds of ‘Theater Camp’ Had to Go at It Alone. IndieWire. Kate. Erbland. June 6, 2024. June 22, 2024.
  7. Web site: Griffin In Summer Review: A Theater Kid's First Crush Becomes An Offbeat Coming-Of-Age Comedy. Screen Rant. Graeme. Guttmann. June 22, 2024.
  8. Web site: Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Review - Griffin in Summer. The Movie Waffler. Eric. Hillis. June 22, 2024.
  9. Web site: Tribeca Review: 'Griffin In Summer' Is Brutally Funny Theater Kid Coming-Of-Age Brilliance. Pajiba. Jason. Adams. June 11, 2024. June 22, 2024.
  10. Web site: ‘Griffin in Summer’ Review: A Teenage Playwright Crushes Hard on the Handyman in This Low-Key Charmer. The Hollywood Reporter. Lovia. Gyarkye. June 7, 2024. June 22, 2024.
  11. Web site: Tribeca Prizewinner Griffin in Summer Finds Comedy and Drama in Bad Playwrighting. Paste. Jesse. Hassenger. June 17, 2024. June 22, 2024.
  12. Web site: Griffin in Summer. Rotten Tomatoes. June 22, 2024.

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