Pompo the Cinephile

Name: Pompo the Cinephile
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Animation
Released: April 27, 2022
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Brianna Gentilella, Brock Powell, Hiroya Shimizu, Jackie Lastra, John H. Mayer

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GKIDS | Release Date: April 27, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Brianna Gentilella, Brock Powell, Hiroya Shimizu, Jackie Lastra, John H. Mayer, Jonah Platt, Kenneth Cavett, Konomi Kohara, Michael Sorich, Thomas Bromhead

Summary: Pompo is a talented and gutsy producer in “Nyallywood,” the movie-making capital of the world. Although she’s known for B-movies, one day Pompo tells her movie-loving but apprehensive assistant Gene that he will direct her next script: a delicate drama about an aging and tormented creative genius, starring the legendary and Brando-esquePompo is a talented and gutsy producer in “Nyallywood,” the movie-making capital of the world. Although she’s known for B-movies, one day Pompo tells her movie-loving but apprehensive assistant Gene that he will direct her next script: a delicate drama about an aging and tormented creative genius, starring the legendary and Brando-esque actor Martin Braddock, and a young actress seeking her first break. But when the production heads towards chaos, can Gene rise to Pompo’s challenge, and succeed as a first-time director?… Expand

Director: Takayuki Hirao

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Animation

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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Autumn Wright

Apr 27, 2022

Pompo the Cinephile makes for a comedic romp through America's film industry in this wonderfully animated feature from studio CLAP and Takayuki Hirao. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Apr 29, 2022

Never less than enchanting, constantly surprisingly exciting, and with a burning sense of optimism that maybe, sometimes, hard work and vision can really win the day, Pompo: The Cinéphile is a tribute to everyone who colors within the lines but make those colors all their own. Read full review

William Bibbiani

Apr 29, 2022

“Pompo” reveals itself to be a film about why not every single thing you do as an artist is special, and how admitting that can lead to stronger, more efficient storytelling. Read full review

Tara Brady

Jul 1, 2022

She’s a marvellous, magical character who, in this adaptation of the popular manga, takes second place to the male auteur she has plucked from obscurity. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Apr 25, 2022

Ludicrous and dramatically unsatisfying as Pompo the Cinephile might be, its kid-friendly portrait of life on a movie set captures the same electric crackle that make far better films like “Day for Night” and “Irma Vep” such irresistible ads for joining the circus. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 25, 2022

I still don’t see why this not-that-fantastical fantasy needed to be animated, and no, “just because it’s a manga” is not reason enough. It’s nobody’s idea of a deep dive into making movies, and not even a particularly entertaining take on the subject. Read full review

The Guardian Phuong Le

Jun 27, 2022

While occasionally emphasising that film-making is a collaborative endeavour, this is a cliche-ridden affair, reiterating the myth of the genius director whose pursuit of perfection is worth the detrimental effects it has on the cast, the crew and even the film-maker himself. Read full review

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