Molli and Max in the Future

Molli and Max in the Future is a 2023 science-fiction romantic comedy film. The film is written and directed by Michael Lukk Litwak in their debut feature film, and stars Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari.

Molli and Max in the Future
Directed byMichael Lukk Litwak
Screenplay byMichael Lukk Litwak
Produced by
  • Ben J. Murphy
  • Candice Kuwahara
  • Mallory Schwartz
  • Michael Lukk Litwak
  • Kate Geller
Starring
CinematographyZach Stoltzfus
Edited byJoanna Naugle
Music byAlex Winkler
Production
companies
  • Whiskey Bear Productions
  • Senior Post
  • The Family
  • Choreografx
Release date
  • 11 March 2023 (2023-03-11) (SXSW)
Running time
93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

A billion years in the future, magic, sentient robots, and demigods exist. Meanwhile, Molli (Mamet) and Max (Athari) bump into each other across the course of twelve years, four planets, three dimensions, and one space cult. One of them is able to fly, while the other is half-human/half-fish.[2][3]

Cast

Production

Writer and director Michael Lukk Litwak described the project as an attempt to update a movie classic, saying "When Harry Met Sally…is a masterpiece and I love it, but I watched it and it felt kind of out of date".[4] The film is a Whiskey Bear Production in association with Senior Post, The Family, and Choreografx. Producers are Ben J. Murphy, Candice Kuwahara, Mallory Schwartz, Litwak and Kate Geller. Co-producing the film are Ted Geoghegan and Ivy Lam, with Mamet and Athari also executive producing alongside Josh Senior, Jeanne Elfant Festa, Luke Murphy, and Nicole Murphy.[5]

Filming

Filming took place in New York City.[5] Principal photography wrapped in August 2022.[6]

Release

The film has its world premiere at the SXSW Festival in March 2023.[7][8]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Molli and Max in the Future holds an approval rating of 100% based on 12 reviews.[9]

Critical reception

Brian Tallerico writing for RogerEbert.com said it has a "creative spirit carries it through some rough narrative patches and is complemented by truly charming performances from its two leads".[10] William Earl for Variety praised the "super-realistic dialogue" and Alex Winkler's "jazzy score", describing the film as "a clever, quirky take on the future".[11]

References
  1. "Molli and Max in the Future". sxsw.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. Cooper, Brenna (April 3, 2023). "Flight Attendant star's new movie lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. Elfadl, Murtada (March 31, 2023). "'Molli and Max in the Future' Review: Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari Have Great Chemistry in Lean Future-Set Rom-Com". Variety. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  4. Fleming, Ryan (March 17, 2023). "'Molli And Max In The Future' Writer-Director Michael Lukk Litwak & Cast On A Modern Love Story Focused On "How We Define Ourselves"". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  5. Goldbart, Max (August 12, 2022). "The Flight Attendant's Zosia Mamet & 'SNL's Aristotle Athari Lead Sci-Fi Romcom 'Molli & Max In The Future'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  6. Watson, Madalyn (August 12, 2023). "Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari Fall in Love in First 'Molli & Max in the Future' Image". Collider. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  7. Galuppo, Mia (February 1, 2023). "SXSW Sets Donald Glover Show 'Swarm', Apple 'Tetris' Movie for Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. Kay, Jeremy (February 1, 2023). "'Tetris', 'Bottoms' among SXSW second wave". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  9. "Molli and Max in the Future". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  10. Tallerico, Brian (March 13, 2023). "SXSW 2023: National Anthem, Molli and Max in the Future, Northern Comfort". Rogerebert.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  11. Earl, William (April 2, 2023). "Molli and Max in the Future". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2023.

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