The Big Ask (film)

The Big Ask (originally titled Teddy Bears) is a 2013 American independent black comedy-drama film. Directed by Thomas Beatty and Rebecca Fishman (from a script by Beatty), it stars Gillian Jacobs, Zachary Knighton, David Krumholtz, Melanie Lynskey, Ahna O'Reilly, and Jason Ritter. The film was released theatrically in the United States on May 20, 2014.

The Big Ask
Theatrical release poster
Directed byThomas Beatty
Rebecca Fishman
Written byThomas Beatty
Produced byThomas Beatty
Jennifer Westin
StarringGillian Jacobs
Zachary Knighton
David Krumholtz
Melanie Lynskey
Ahna O'Reilly
Jason Ritter
Dale Dickey
French Stewart
Ned Beatty
CinematographyAaron Kovalchik
Edited byEric Potter
Music byJulian Wass
Production
companies
Covert Productions
Sparkhouse Media
Distributed byTribeca Film
Release dates
  • June 1, 2013 (2013-06-01) (SIFF)
  • May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20) (limited)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Three couples head to the desert to support their friend (Krumholtz) after the death of his mother, but there's fallout amidst the group when his intentions become clear: he wants to sleep with each of his best friends' girlfriends—at the same time.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 1, 2013, under its original title.[1] It began a limited theatrical release on May 20, 2014.

Reception

The Big Ask has a 58% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews.[2] Some critics felt that it wasted the potential of its unique premise,[3] while others praised the film's writing[1][4] and performances, especially Lynskey's.[5][6]

References
  1. "Two Refreshing Twists on Familiar Territory from the Seattle International Film Festival". IndieWire. 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  2. "The Big Ask (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  3. "Review: 'The Big Ask' fails to expand on questionable premise". Los Angeles Times. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  4. "Teddy Bears: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  5. Tallerico, Brian (30 May 2014). "The Big Ask". RogerEbert.com.
  6. Hunter, Rob (28 May 2014). "'The Big Ask' Review: How Far (In) Would You Let a Friend In Need Go?". Film School Rejects.
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