The Elephant King
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- Synopsis
- Seth Grossman's psychological drama The Elephant King concerns two brothers who have very different outlooks on life. Jake Hunt is a scientist working in Thailand who, dissatisfied with much of his life, does little work and lives his life in a state ......
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- Director(s)
- Seth Grossman
- Distributor(s)
- Unison Films
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 92 min.
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The New York Times | Nathan LeeAdd Critic to Favorites
Tells a colorful if conventional tale of dysfunctional Americans abroad. The misadventures of Jake and Oliver play off against the conflicted sympathies of the locals, who simultaneously resent, enjoy, prosper from and exploit the tourist scene.Read the full review
The Hollywood Reporter | Justin LoweAdd Critic to Favorites
Vaguely pitched somewhere between indie-gritty and predictably conventional, the film struggles to strike a manageable equilibrium, much as its characters attempt to navigate the prospects and pitfalls of a footloose life overseas.Read the full review
Variety | John AndersonAdd Critic to Favorites
The film may be too mainstream for arthouses, and too arty for the mall.Read the full review
