St. Vincent

Name: St. Vincent
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: October 10, 2014
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Bill Murray, Jaeden Lieberher, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts

2014

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Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: October 10, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Bill Murray, Jaeden Lieberher, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts

Summary: Maggie (Melissa McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Bill Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soonMaggie (Melissa McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Bill Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper named Daka (Naomi Watts), Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine - the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart. [TWC]… Expand

Director: Theodore Melfi

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 102 min

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Richard Roeper

Oct 16, 2014

Nearly every scene is contrived, but Melfi has a nice way with dialogue, and the cast is uniformly outstanding. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Oct 16, 2014

For all the boozed and abusive amusement provided by the great Bill Murray in the good-enough St. Vincent, the moment I liked best was Naomi Watts as a pregnant Russian stripper, manhandling a vacuum across the Murray character's ancient carpet. In movies as in life, it's the little things. Read full review

Steve Persall

Oct 23, 2014

This is first and foremost Murray's show, and the shortcomings in Melfi's script and direction are strangely appreciated. They give this singular comedian, who doesn't do it often enough these days, the room to let his buffalo heart roam. Read full review

Peter Travers

Oct 24, 2014

Stay in your seat for the end credits, in which Murray waters a dying plant and karaokes to Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm." That alone is worth double the price of admission. Read full review

James Mottram

Jan 9, 2015

The home stretch is drenched in sticky-sweet sentiment, but Murray’s fans will rejoice at the chance to see their idol in full-on grouch mode. Read full review

Joshua Rothkopf

Oct 7, 2014

St. Vincent has nothing on Rushmore, an obvious forebearer, even though it strains for the same egalitarian spirit of thrown-together family, one that includes a pregnant Russian stripper (Naomi Watts) and a sympathetic but firm Catholic schoolteacher (Chris O’Dowd). Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Oct 7, 2014

Some moments still work after the movie grows mawkish. Read full review

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fantasy

Oct 29, 2014

Run don't walk to see this wonderful movie. Bill Murray's acting should earn him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor as it may be his finest work ever! If you are coming to see Bill Murray doing strictly comedy then this isn't for you. He does have deadpan comedic lines in his performanceRun don't walk to see this wonderful movie. Bill Murray's acting should earn him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor as it may be his finest work ever! If you are coming to see Bill Murray doing strictly comedy then this isn't for you. He does have deadpan comedic lines in his performance but this is not what this story is about. Murray plays a Senior Citizen where life has beaten him to a pulp. As a result, he's turned his back on humanity. He's a totally broke down on his luck gambler, alcoholic, deadbeat, liar, buys sex, thief, and is short tempered. Not exactly your typical Saint. But underneath this complex man, with all his failings, lies the still beating heart of a warrior. He befriends a small boy who is acted superbly in this masterpiece. He teaches him about life and never to settle for ordinary. Murray's character hides a secret which explains why he's become this miserable old person. Melissa McCarthy plays it straight as the mother of Oliver {the boy}. She is outstanding in a supporting role as she demonstrates she can really act besides just doing comedy. The entire ensemble cast is just terrific. The movie continues to build until it finally reaches its crescendo. If you have blood pumping thru your heart you should really enjoy this movie. This is Murray's showcase movie. Go see and enjoy!… Expand

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DCEdmonds

Dec 9, 2014

"St. Vincent" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: If Bill Murray doesn't win Best Actor, then it's an absolute crime. Playing the crass title character, Murray was outstanding both comedically and dramatically. The film itself is well written, amusing, and emotionally"St. Vincent" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: If Bill Murray doesn't win Best Actor, then it's an absolute crime. Playing the crass title character, Murray was outstanding both comedically and dramatically. The film itself is well written, amusing, and emotionally satisfying. Naomi Watts was nearly unrecognizable as Vincent's call girl girlfriend, Daka, and Melissa McCarthy was solid in a supporting role, which was surprising since I typically find that she's the same person in all of her films. One of the best films of 2014.

The Bad: At times the film does go a tad overboard on the sentimentality, especially in the last quarter. Murray's Vincent is also at times almost TOO unlikeable and there are a few scenes that were a little too ham-fisted in driving the point home that he's a curmudgeon.… Expand

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ydnar4

Jan 25, 2015

What a great film. I was not expecting this film to be as strong as it was when I watched the first half hours but once I got deep it really wowed me. St. Vincent is up there with the best films of 2014 and is also an underrated one. Bill Murray plays a role that we know he does so well andWhat a great film. I was not expecting this film to be as strong as it was when I watched the first half hours but once I got deep it really wowed me. St. Vincent is up there with the best films of 2014 and is also an underrated one. Bill Murray plays a role that we know he does so well and he shines. He is both funny and mysterious and really the of the cast matches him. Melissa McCarthy and Naomi Watts (who does an excellent Russian accent) were both great as well as the young boy Jaeden Lieberher. St. Vincent is good for a few laughs but it is also dramatic which I wasn't expecting and it has an ending that you can see coming for a mile away but it is just as potent. This is great for anyone who enjoys the work of Bill Murray.… Expand

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shl13132

Dec 30, 2014

This movie is very entertaining with Oscar worthy performances from Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. St. Vincent delivered a very convincing story with moments where you will be cracking up laughing net moment you will being almost crying. St. Vincent has already obtained two nominationsThis movie is very entertaining with Oscar worthy performances from Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. St. Vincent delivered a very convincing story with moments where you will be cracking up laughing net moment you will being almost crying. St. Vincent has already obtained two nominations for Golden Globe awards and should receive more.… Expand

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Bshop

Oct 28, 2014

Great movie, touching and funny.
Bill Murray was great, Melissa McCarthy was alright (smaller role) and the kid (new, this is his debut movie) was outstanding!
Reminded me of Groundhog Day (Bill Murray's character) in mannerisms and attitude. In summary, see in theaters and definitelyGreat movie, touching and funny.
Bill Murray was great, Melissa McCarthy was alright (smaller role) and the kid (new, this is his debut movie) was outstanding!
Reminded me of Groundhog Day (Bill Murray's character) in mannerisms and attitude.
In summary, see in theaters and definitely worth a rent. Would see again if able.… Expand

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Trev29

Jan 4, 2015

An irresistibly pleasing movie filled with interesting humorous characters. Of course it is predictable, but it is able to remain an enjoyable and touching film the entire way through.

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ismacinefilo

Nov 3, 2014

Que? Vaya mierda de película, normalmente me gustan las películas de Bill, pero esta, sincermanete a pesar de su crítica aprobada tanto de críticos como de usuarios no lo veo normal, y menos ese 8,7 que tiene de usuarios, para nada. Por eso la puntuo con un 0 a pesar de que tampoco merezcaQue? Vaya mierda de película, normalmente me gustan las películas de Bill, pero esta, sincermanete a pesar de su crítica aprobada tanto de críticos como de usuarios no lo veo normal, y menos ese 8,7 que tiene de usuarios, para nada. Por eso la puntuo con un 0 a pesar de que tampoco merezca un 0, si no un 5 como mucho 6, pero si pongo este 0 es porque me parecen mucho mejor las peliculas "Gone girl" y "Nightcrawler" que no esta.… Expand

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