Let Go (film)

Let Go is a 2011 comedy-drama film starring David Denman. It was written and directed by Brian Jett.[1]

Let Go
Film poster
Directed byBrian Jett
Written byBrian Jett
Produced bySpencer R. Stouffer
Ed Asner
StarringDavid Denman
Gillian Jacobs
Simon Helberg
Maria Thayer
Alexandra Holden
Kali Hawk
Kevin Hart
Ed Asner
CinematographyCollin Brink
Eduardo Enrique Mayén
Edited byHarry Yoon
Music byBobby Johnston
Production
company
Thousand Miles Entertainment
Release dates
  • October 25, 2011 (2011-10-25) (Austin Film Festival)
  • August 21, 2012 (2012-08-21) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The film centers around the interlocking lives of a bored parole officer and three ex-convicts recently placed under his supervision.

Cast

Production

It was filmed in Los Angeles, shot in just 24 days.[3] The cast, which includes Denman from The Office and Jacobs from Community, worked for SAG independent film scale.[3] Writer-director Brian Jett cited influences including Dustin Hoffman drama Straight Time.[3]

Release

The film was released October 25, 2011 at the Austin Film Festival, October 31, 2011 at the Savannah International Film Festival before being released in the United States on August 21, 2012.[4]

Critical response

CultureMap considered it a flop: they criticised it for poor technical quality, citing bad lighting, sound, and cinematography, and also felt the script did not give a talented cast much to do.[5]

Magdalena Bresson praised the performances from a variety of actors known for TV comedy, and the film's visual qualities, particularly its use of color.[6]

References
  1. Zakarin, Jordan (October 17, 2011). "'Let Go' Trailer". Huffington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  2. "Interview: Ed Asner Keeps Moving Forward in New Comedy ‘Let Go’", Hollywood Chicago, Sep 2, 2012
  3. Bill DeYoung (October 25, 2011). "What happens to the jailbirds?". Connect Savannah.
  4. Jagernauth, Kevin (August 10, 2012). "Exclusive: 2 Clips From The Indie Comedy 'Let Go' Featuring Kevin Hart, Gillian Jacobs, Ed Asner & More". IndieWire.
  5. "Quick hits: The good, the bad and the behind-the-scenes at Austin Film Festival — Wednesday, October 26". CultureMap Austin. October 27, 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  6. Bresson, Magdalena (November 1, 2011). "Arresting visuals and surprise performances in "Let Go"". District. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013.
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