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The Brass Teapot
2012 100 min United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller
Director: Ramaa Mosley
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Description
When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.
US Gross:
$6,997
Starring
Juno Temple
Actor
Michael Angarano
Actor
Alexis Bledel
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Key opinion
The Brass Teapot is a dark comedy that uses a high-concept supernatural premise to explore themes of greed and morality. While the performances by Juno Temple and Michael Angarano are widely praised, critics are divided on whether the script successfully sustains its premise or if the narrative feels stretched and under-developed.
| Acting | Juno Temple and Michael Angarano deliver convincing and solid performances that anchor the film. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a thought-provoking, albeit simple, moral fable about the corrupting nature of greed. | |
| Score | The score is well-curated and provides atmospheric support to the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The transition from a short film concept to a feature-length runtime results in a narrative that feels thin and overextended. | |
| Humor | The humor is effective at the start but becomes repetitive and stale as the movie progresses. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the film a light and relaxing watch, while others describe the tempo as sluggish and static. | |
| Screenplay | The script is criticized for being morally muddled, featuring illogical character decisions and a forced, simplistic conclusion. |