The new British comedy-drama, Glenrothan, starring Brian Cox and Alan Cumming, is receiving very negative reviews before its release this Friday, April 17th. Currently, the film has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie stars Brian Cox as Sandy, who runs his family’s whiskey distillery in the Scottish Highlands. His life is disrupted when his long-lost brother, Donal (Alan Cumming), unexpectedly returns after being away for almost forty years.
The family comedy-drama marks Courtney Cox’s first time directing a movie, with Shirley Henderson and Alexandra Shipp appearing in supporting roles. However, early reviews suggest her move from acting to directing wasn’t entirely seamless.
Okay, so I just checked Rotten Tomatoes for Glenrothan, and it’s… rough. Seriously, it has a 0% rating right now. Every single one of the 10 reviews is a ‘Rotten’ tomato. I know things can change once the movie actually comes out, but that’s not exactly a great sign, is it?
While Glenrothan isn’t doing well, it hasn’t reached the level of the worst-reviewed movie on the site. That distinction currently belongs to Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever, which has a 0% rating based on 117 negative reviews.
What to Read Next
You can read a selection of reviews for Glenrothan below:
RogerEbert.com
It’s surprising, given Brian Cox’s consistently excellent acting, that his directed film feels so consistently off-key. Without the talented cast, Glenrothan would feel like a low-budget made-for-TV movie – and not a particularly well-made one.
Variety
The movie is disappointing – it’s perfectly watchable, but ultimately bland and forgettable. It doesn’t really make any impact at all.
TheWrap
Every scene is overly detailed and feels forced, and the plot twists aren’t surprising – they just fall flat.
Screen International
This film had the potential to be a typical, heartwarming family story, but it falls flat because it lacks emotional depth and strong filmmaking techniques.
IndieWire
Everything feels awkward and forced. The conversations sound unnatural, and the actors seem to have trouble delivering lines that don’t quite make sense.
Awards Buzz
Glenrothan isn’t bad, but it doesn’t really explore complex flavors or offer much depth.
Glenrothan is in cinemas on Friday 17 April.
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