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Netflix plans to release Elliot Page’s first film in six years, Close To You, in the US on November 15, 2024, marking the film’s streaming video-on-demand debut.
The film, which first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in late 2023, recently opened in theaters throughout the summer in select countries starting August 16th. Just three months later, following a VOD rollout, Netflix will be distributing the film, but only in the US for the time being.
Page has a close relationship with Netflix, and just recently finished production on the fourth and final installment. umbrella academy. In the film, he plays Sam, a transgender man who returns to his hometown for a family reunion, with mixed results. Of course, this is Page’s own personal story, and a passion project considering he transitioned four years ago in 2020. Hilary Bach, Peter Outerbridge and Wendy Crewson also star in the R-rated title.
Critics have been generally positive about the film since its initial release, with Robert Ebert’s Mariya Gates stating that the film “serves to reintroduce Page the Movie Star to audiences and shows that he remains an extraordinary talent.” “It shows that we are doing well,” he said. I can’t wait to see what he does next. Ty Barr was more critical, saying, “The problem is that the screenplay feels largely improvised (despite Page and director Dominic Savage receiving screenplay credits), and as a result… , too many scenes play out as a series of clumsy platitudes.”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the film has received mixed reviews from audiences since its premiere earlier this year. Of course, this isn’t a huge surprise considering Page’s controversial transition in some online circles. Of course, you will be able to decide for yourself next month.
For more information on what’s coming to Netflix in the US during November 2024, we’re tracking all upcoming new releases here. As we reported earlier, Netflix also confirmed that this will be its streaming debut home. Widow Clicquotstarring Haley Bennett and Tom Sturridge.
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