MoviePass, MovieCrash
MoviePass, MovieCrash is a 2024 American documentary film directed by Muta’Ali. It explores the rise and fall of movie subscription service MoviePass.
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| Directed by | Muta’Ali |
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| Cinematography | Axel Baumann |
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| Music by | Max Aruj |
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| Distributed by | HBO |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024, and was released on May 29, 2024 on HBO.
Plot
Explores the rise and fall of movie subscription service MoviePass.[2]
Under the leadership of Ted Farnsworth, the company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC looked dreadful. However, he only lasted at MoviePass for two years (2017 - 2019).[3] As a movie studio, MoviePass makes Gotti (2018 film).
Production
In February 2021, it was announced a documentary series revolving around MoviePass was in development, by Mark Wahlberg and set to produce under his Unrealistic Ideas banner.[4]
Release
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[5] It was released on HBO and Max on May 29, 2024.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[7]
Rendy Jones of Rendy Reviews gave the film four out of five stars, writing: "Strengthened by its commentary about racial inequality in Black entrepreneurship and white privilege, MoviePass, MovieCrash is an eye-opening history lesson behind the subscription service designed to be great but co-opted to fail."[8]
References
- "MoviePass, MovieCrash". South by Southwest. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- "HBO Original Documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash Debuts May 29". Warner Bros. Discovery. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Ted Farnsworth: Where is the Ex-Chairman of MoviePass Now?
- Petski, Denise (February 18, 2021). "MoviePass Docuseries In Works From Mark Wahlberg's Unrealistic Ideas, Assemble Media And Insider". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Bergeson, Samantha (January 10, 2024). "SXSW 2024 Lineup: '3 Body Problem' Premiere to Open Fest, 'The Fall Guy' Set for Centerpiece Screening, and More". Indiewire. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- Stephen, Katcy (May 16, 2024). "'MoviePass, MovieCrash' Trailer Reveals Outrageous Story Behind the Company's Dramatic Implosion (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- "MoviePass, MovieCrash". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- Jones, Rendy (April 19, 2024). "MoviePass, MovieCrash Review: Moviegoing App's Downfall Doc is like an Atlanta Episode SXSW 2024". Rendy Reviews. Retrieved May 17, 2024.