Cruise is an American romantic comedy film, written and directed by Robert D. Siegel. It stars Spencer Boldman, Emily Ratajkowski, Lucas Salvagno, Noah Robbins, Gino Cafarelli, Kathrine Narducci and Sebastian Maniscalco. Filmed in 2015, it was eventually released direct-to-video in September 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.
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| Directed by | Robert D. Siegel |
| Written by | Robert D. Siegel |
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| Cinematography | Noah Greenberg |
| Edited by | Paul Frank |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editSet during the summer of 1987, Cruise focuses on Gio Fortunato, a blue-collar Italian-American who is preoccupied with car racing and chasing women. Life starts to change for Fortunato when he meets Jessica Weinberg, a "nice Jewish girl" from Long Island who ventures into Gio's neighborhood looking for some action.[1]
Cast
edit- Spencer Boldman as Gio Fortunato
- Emily Ratajkowski as Jessica Weinberg / Francesca Russo
- Lucas Salvagno as Chris Carbone
- Noah Robbins as Anthony Panagopoulos
- Gino Cafarelli as Papa Fortunato
- Kathrine Narducci as Mama Fortunato
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Dinardo
- Jen Cohen as Mrs. Weintraub
Production
editIn September 2015, it was announced Spencer Boldman and Emily Ratajkowski had joined the cast of the film, with Robert D. Siegel directing from a screenplay he wrote. Alex Garcia, Laura Walker, Holly Brown, and Scott LaStaiti served as producers on the film under their AG Capital banner.[2][3] UTA Independent Film Group initially held the domestic rights to the film as its financier.[4] In October 2015, Kathrine Narducci and Gino Cafarelli joined the cast of the film.[5] Principal photography started in fall 2015 in New York City.[6] This was Ratajkowski's first starring role, after playing supporting roles in Gone Girl, Entourage, and We Are Your Friends, which had preceded this movie in production.[7]
Release
editIn May 2018, Vertical Entertainment acquired United States and Canada distribution rights to the film.[8] It was released direct-to-video on September 28, 2018.[9]
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 38% based on reviews from eight critics.[10] On Metacritic the film has a score of 46% based on reviews from 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[11]
References
edit- ^ Pedersen, Erik (September 15, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman Go For 'Cruise'; Natalie Paul Joins Untitled Colin Warner Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ^ Pederson, Erik (September 15, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman Go For 'Cruise'; Natalie Paul Joins Untitled Colin Warner Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman to Star in Indie 'Cruise'". The Wrap. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski Starring in Romance Movie 'Cruise'". Variety. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 26, 2015). "'Power' Star Kathrine Narducci Joins Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman in 'Cruise' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2015-09-14). "Emily Ratajkowski Starring in Romance Movie 'Cruise'". Variety. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ^ Killoran, Ellen (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski will be a leading lady in Cruise". maxim.com. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 1, 2018). "Vertical Entertainment Picks Up Robert Siegel's Drama 'Cruise' Starring Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ Hildago, Melania (August 15, 2018). "Emily Ratajkowski Romances a Bad Boy Over One Hot '80s Summer in First Trailer for Cruise". People. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Cruise (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ "Cruise". Metacritic. Retrieved 2020-08-08.