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'''''Band Aid''''' is an American [[comedy-drama]] film, written and directed by [[Zoe Lister-Jones]] in her directorial debut. It stars Lister-Jones, [[Adam Pally]], [[Fred Armisen]], [[Susie Essman]], [[Retta]], [[Hannah Simone]], [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]] and [[Brooklyn Decker]].
'''''Band Aid''''' is a 2017 American [[comedy-drama]] film, written and directed by [[Zoe Lister-Jones]] in her directorial debut. It stars Lister-Jones, [[Adam Pally]], [[Fred Armisen]], [[Susie Essman]], [[Retta]], [[Hannah Simone]], [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]] and [[Brooklyn Decker]]. Lister-Jones also co-wrote the original songs in the film with multi-instrumentalist [[Kyle Forester]].


The film had its world premiere at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] on January 24, 2017. It was released on June 2, 2017, by [[IFC Films]].
With the exception of actors, the film was produced with an all-female crew. The film had its world premiere at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] on January 24, 2017. It was released on June 2, 2017, by [[IFC Films]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
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* [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]] as Bobby
* [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]] as Bobby
* [[Brooklyn Decker]] as Candice
* [[Brooklyn Decker]] as Candice
* [[Chris D'Elia]] as Uber Annoying
* [[Erinn Hayes]] as Crystal Vichycoisse
* [[Erinn Hayes]] as Crystal Vichycoisse
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Skyler
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Skyler
* [[Colin Hanks]] as Uber Douche
* [[Jamie Chung]] as Cassandra Diabla
* [[Jamie Chung]] as Cassandra Diabla
* [[Nelson Franklin]] as Ned
* [[Nelson Franklin]] as Ned
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* [[Gillian Zinser]] as Sheena
* [[Gillian Zinser]] as Sheena
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[[Colin Hanks]], [[Daryl Wein]], and [[Chris D'Elia]] cameo as Uber passengers, [[Elisha Yaffe]] appears as a bartender, and [[Ryan Miller (musician)|Ryan Miller]] appears as a member of Skyler's drum circle.


==Production==
==Production==
In July 2016, it was announced [[Zoe Lister-Jones]] would write, direct, produce and star in the film alongside [[Hannah Simone]], [[Colin Hanks]], [[Brooklyn Decker]], [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]], [[Susie Essman]], [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]], [[Jamie Chung]], [[Chris D’Elia]], and [[Jerry O'Connell]]. Lister-Jones is serving as a producer under her Mister Lister banner, alongside QC Entertainment who will finance the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/zoe-lister-jones-directorial-debut-band-aid-1201817736/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones Makes her Directorial Debut with Indie ‘Band Aid’|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=July 19, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/zoe-lister-jones-adam-pally-912517|title=Zoe Lister-Jones, Adam Pally and Fred Armisen Starring in Indie Comedy 'Band Aid'|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=July 19, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> [[Lucius (band)|Lucius]] composed the film's score.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/01/15/zoe-lister-jones-band-aid-to-feature-music-by-lucius/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones 'Band Aid' to Feature Music by Lucius|website=FilmMusicReporter|date=January 15, 2017|accessdate=January 18, 2017}}</ref>
In July 2016, it was announced [[Zoe Lister-Jones]] would write, direct, produce and star in the film alongside [[Hannah Simone]], [[Colin Hanks]], [[Brooklyn Decker]], [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]], [[Susie Essman]], [[Ravi Patel (actor)|Ravi Patel]], [[Jamie Chung]], [[Chris D’Elia]], and [[Jerry O'Connell]]. Lister-Jones is serving as a producer under her Mister Lister banner, alongside QC Entertainment who will finance the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/zoe-lister-jones-directorial-debut-band-aid-1201817736/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones Makes her Directorial Debut with Indie 'Band Aid'|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=July 19, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/zoe-lister-jones-adam-pally-912517|title=Zoe Lister-Jones, Adam Pally and Fred Armisen Starring in Indie Comedy 'Band Aid'|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=July 19, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> [[Lucius (band)|Lucius]] composed the film's score.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/01/15/zoe-lister-jones-band-aid-to-feature-music-by-lucius/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones 'Band Aid' to Feature Music by Lucius|website=FilmMusicReporter|date=January 15, 2017|accessdate=January 18, 2017}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] began in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/article/2016/07/20/zoe-lister-jones-directorial-debut-comedy-band-aid/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones makes directorial debut with Band Aid|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Evan|last=Slead|date=July 20, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] began in July 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/07/20/zoe-lister-jones-directorial-debut-comedy-band-aid/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones makes directorial debut with Band Aid|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Evan|last=Slead|date=July 20, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref>
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It was filmed with an all-female crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/06/zoe-lister-jones-band-aid.html|title=Zoe Lister-Jones Made Her First Movie With an All-Female Crew|website=[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]|first=Kevin|last=Lincoln|date=June 2, 2017|accessdate=November 25, 2017}}</ref>

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It was filmed with an all-female crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2017/06/zoe-lister-jones-band-aid.html|title=Zoe Lister-Jones Made Her First Movie With an All-Female Crew|website=[[Vulture]]|first=Kevin|last=Lincoln|date=June 2, 2017|accessdate=November 25, 2017}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The film had its world premiere at the [[2017 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/competition-and-next-films-announced-for-2017-festival|title=2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED|website=[[Sundance Film Festival]]|date=November 29, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundance.org/projects/band-aid|title=Band Aid|website=[[Sundance Film Festival]]|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> Shortly after, [[IFC Films]] and [[Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions]] acquired U.S and international distribution rights, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/02/band-aid-movie-zoe-lister-jones-ifc-films-sundance-1201901811/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones’ Sundance Pic ‘Band Aid’ Acquired By IFC Films & Sony Worldwide|website=[[Deadline.com]]|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=February 3, 2017|accessdate=February 3, 2017}}</ref> It was released on June 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/03/band-aid-ifc-adam-pally-release-date-video-1202043277/|title=IFC’s ‘Band Aid’ Will Turn Up The Music This Summer|website=[[Deadline.com]]|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=March 14, 2017}}</ref>
The film had its world premiere at the [[2017 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/competition-and-next-films-announced-for-2017-festival|title=2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED|website=[[Sundance Film Festival]]|date=November 29, 2016|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundance.org/projects/band-aid|title=Band Aid|website=[[Sundance Film Festival]]|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> Shortly after, [[IFC Films]] and [[Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions]] acquired U.S and international distribution rights, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/band-aid-movie-zoe-lister-jones-ifc-films-sundance-1201901811/|title=Zoe Lister-Jones' Sundance Pic 'Band Aid' Acquired By IFC Films & Sony Worldwide|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=February 3, 2017|accessdate=February 3, 2017}}</ref> It was released on June 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/band-aid-ifc-adam-pally-release-date-video-1202043277/|title=IFC's 'Band Aid' Will Turn Up The Music This Summer|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=March 14, 2017}}</ref>


===Critical reception===
===Critical reception===
''Band Aid'' received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 85% approval rating on review aggregator website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 54 reviews, with a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] of 6.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''Band Aid'' tells a solidly affecting story of a relationship on the rocks -- and marks star Zoe Lister-Jones, who also wrote and directed, as a tremendous triple threat worth watching."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/band_aid_2017|title=Band Aid (2017)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=February 1, 2017}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/band-aid|title=Band Aid|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref>
''Band Aid'' received positive reviews from film critics. It holds an 88% approval rating on review aggregator website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 74 reviews, with a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] of 6.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''Band Aid'' tells a solidly affecting story of a relationship on the rocks -- and marks star Zoe Lister-Jones, who also wrote and directed, as a tremendous triple threat worth watching."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/band_aid_2017|title=Band Aid (2017)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=February 1, 2017}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/band-aid|title=Band Aid|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref>


Andrew Barker of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' gave the film a positive review, writing: "It lives and dies on Lister-Jones and Pally's chemistry, which the film is just as willing to test as to nurture."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/sundance-film-review-band-aid-1201967546/|title=Sundance Film Review: ‘Band Aid’|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Andrew|last=Barker|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Sheri Lindin of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' also gave the film a positive review, writing: "An exuberantly low-key charmer that uses a light, wry touch to tackle such weighty matters as artistic drive and inertia and the male–female divide, while offering new fuel for drummer jokes."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/band-aid-review-967834|title=Band Aid|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Sheri|last=Linden|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> David Ehrlich of ''[[Indiewire.com|Indiewire]]'' also gave the film a positive review, writing: "The sweet and sincere ''Band Aid'' makes a convincing case that relationships are all about how you heal from them."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/01/band-aid-review-zoe-lister-jones-adam-pally-sundance-2017-1201773601/|title=
Andrew Barker of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' gave the film a positive review, writing: "It lives and dies on Lister-Jones and Pally's chemistry, which the film is just as willing to test as to nurture."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/sundance-film-review-band-aid-1201967546/|title=Sundance Film Review: 'Band Aid'|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Andrew|last=Barker|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Sheri Lindin of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' also gave the film a positive review, writing: "An exuberantly low-key charmer that uses a light, wry touch to tackle such weighty matters as artistic drive and inertia and the male–female divide, while offering new fuel for drummer jokes."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/band-aid-review-967834|title=Band Aid|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Sheri|last=Linden|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> David Ehrlich of ''[[Indiewire.com|Indiewire]]'' also gave the film a positive review, writing: "The sweet and sincere ''Band Aid'' makes a convincing case that relationships are all about how you heal from them."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2017/01/band-aid-review-zoe-lister-jones-adam-pally-sundance-2017-1201773601/|title=
‘Band Aid’ Review: Zoe Lister-Jones And Adam Pally Rock Their Marriage Back To Life In a Sincere Music Comedy — Sundance 2017|website=[[Indiewire.com|Indiewire]]|first=David|last=Ehrlich|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref>
'Band Aid' Review: Zoe Lister-Jones And Adam Pally Rock Their Marriage Back To Life In a Sincere Music Comedy — Sundance 2017|website=[[Indiewire.com|Indiewire]]|first=David|last=Ehrlich|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 17:33, 15 September 2024

Band Aid
Theatrical release poster
Directed byZoe Lister-Jones
Written byZoe Lister-Jones
Produced by
  • Natalia Anderson
  • Zoe Lister-Jones
Starring
CinematographyHillary Spera
Edited byLibby Cuenin
Music byLucius
Production
companies
  • Mister Lister Films
  • QC Entertainment
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • January 24, 2017 (2017-01-24) (Sundance)
  • June 2, 2017 (2017-06-02) (United States)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$248,370[1]

Band Aid is a 2017 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Zoe Lister-Jones in her directorial debut. It stars Lister-Jones, Adam Pally, Fred Armisen, Susie Essman, Retta, Hannah Simone, Ravi Patel and Brooklyn Decker. Lister-Jones also co-wrote the original songs in the film with multi-instrumentalist Kyle Forester.

With the exception of actors, the film was produced with an all-female crew. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2017. It was released on June 2, 2017, by IFC Films.

Plot

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A married couple (Zoe Lister-Jones, Adam Pally), who fight non-stop, attempt to save their marriage by turning their arguments into songs.

Cast

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Colin Hanks, Daryl Wein, and Chris D'Elia cameo as Uber passengers, Elisha Yaffe appears as a bartender, and Ryan Miller appears as a member of Skyler's drum circle.

Production

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In July 2016, it was announced Zoe Lister-Jones would write, direct, produce and star in the film alongside Hannah Simone, Colin Hanks, Brooklyn Decker, Jesse Williams, Susie Essman, Ravi Patel, Jamie Chung, Chris D’Elia, and Jerry O'Connell. Lister-Jones is serving as a producer under her Mister Lister banner, alongside QC Entertainment who will finance the film.[2][3] Lucius composed the film's score.[4]

Filming

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Principal photography began in July 2016.[5] It was filmed with an all-female crew.[6]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2017.[7][8] Shortly after, IFC Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired U.S and international distribution rights, respectively.[9] It was released on June 2, 2017.[10]

Critical reception

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Band Aid received positive reviews from film critics. It holds an 88% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 74 reviews, with a weighted average of 6.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Band Aid tells a solidly affecting story of a relationship on the rocks -- and marks star Zoe Lister-Jones, who also wrote and directed, as a tremendous triple threat worth watching."[11] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]

Andrew Barker of Variety gave the film a positive review, writing: "It lives and dies on Lister-Jones and Pally's chemistry, which the film is just as willing to test as to nurture."[13] Sheri Lindin of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review, writing: "An exuberantly low-key charmer that uses a light, wry touch to tackle such weighty matters as artistic drive and inertia and the male–female divide, while offering new fuel for drummer jokes."[14] David Ehrlich of Indiewire also gave the film a positive review, writing: "The sweet and sincere Band Aid makes a convincing case that relationships are all about how you heal from them."[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Band Aid". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 19, 2016). "Zoe Lister-Jones Makes her Directorial Debut with Indie 'Band Aid'". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (July 19, 2016). "Zoe Lister-Jones, Adam Pally and Fred Armisen Starring in Indie Comedy 'Band Aid'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "Zoe Lister-Jones 'Band Aid' to Feature Music by Lucius". FilmMusicReporter. January 15, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Slead, Evan (July 20, 2016). "Zoe Lister-Jones makes directorial debut with Band Aid". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  6. ^ Lincoln, Kevin (June 2, 2017). "Zoe Lister-Jones Made Her First Movie With an All-Female Crew". Vulture. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED". Sundance Film Festival. November 29, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  8. ^ "Band Aid". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  9. ^ Hipes, Patrick (February 3, 2017). "Zoe Lister-Jones' Sundance Pic 'Band Aid' Acquired By IFC Films & Sony Worldwide". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 14, 2017). "IFC's 'Band Aid' Will Turn Up The Music This Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  11. ^ "Band Aid (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  12. ^ "Band Aid". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  13. ^ Barker, Andrew (January 24, 2017). "Sundance Film Review: 'Band Aid'". Variety. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  14. ^ Linden, Sheri (January 24, 2017). "Band Aid". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  15. ^ Ehrlich, David (January 24, 2017). "'Band Aid' Review: Zoe Lister-Jones And Adam Pally Rock Their Marriage Back To Life In a Sincere Music Comedy — Sundance 2017". Indiewire. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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