To Leslie

Momentum Pictures | Release Date: October 7, 2022

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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RobertJamesOct 7, 2022

What an insanely beautiful, honest and powerful movie. Same goes for the performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best I've ever seen. More than oscar-worthy. Masterful. Magnificent. Truthful. Brave.. Just do yourself a favor and watchWhat an insanely beautiful, honest and powerful movie. Same goes for the performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best I've ever seen. More than oscar-worthy. Masterful. Magnificent. Truthful. Brave.. Just do yourself a favor and watch this masterpiece. Hope it gets all the awards and attention it deserves!… Expand

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katezoeJan 24, 2023

Amazing acting by Andrea Riseborough and a well deserved Best Actress Oscar Nomination. The entire cast is pitch perfect.

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Brent_MarchantDec 12, 2022

Winning the lottery should be a cause for celebration. Unfortunately, sometimes that celebrating can be taken too far, as chronicled in director Michael Morris’s fact-based debut feature about a woman who won big and lost it all whileWinning the lottery should be a cause for celebration. Unfortunately, sometimes that celebrating can be taken too far, as chronicled in director Michael Morris’s fact-based debut feature about a woman who won big and lost it all while circling the bottom of a bottle. Those losses included not only her winnings, but also her possessions, friends and family, as well as whatever reliability and credibility she may have had. With virtually nothing left, she’s forced into returning home to the small west Texas town where she grew up to start over and face her demons, some of which arose before her windfall. The film’s story may be a familiar one, but there are enough elements to distinguish it from other pictures about the pains of addiction and recovery to make for a compelling watch. What works best here are the performances of the superb ensemble cast, including Allison Janney, Stephen Root, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, and, most notably, Andrea Riseborough, whose outstanding lead portrayal is handily the best of her career, an achievement that has deservedly earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination in this category. The film’s fittingly atmospheric soundtrack and ethereal cinematography significantly enhance the actions on screen and effectively capture the mood of the narrative underlying its fine screenplay. To be sure, the pacing could stand to be stepped up somewhat at times, and some story elements become slightly repetitive, particularly toward the end of the first hour. But, considering the picture’s many assets, it’s easy to see how this offering has been named one of the National Board of Review’s Top 10 independent films of 2022. Catch this one online, and immerse yourself in a truly moving story.… Expand

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jzathajeniusOct 10, 2022

AMAZING performance by Andrea Riseborough. One of the best this year. Story is pretty familiar but her performance lifts the movie.

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bertobellamyJul 2, 2023

A standard film with a very good central performance. The screenplay is very basic and full of clichés. The romance subplot is not that convincing, but you gotta appreciate Marc Maron's try to make his character's motivations believable.

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QLA1992Jan 24, 2023

Unflinching character study that comes to life due to Andrea Risebrough's strong work.

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HerickDienerJan 25, 2023

Fui assistir "To Leslie" determinado a perpetuar todas as críticas em relação a indicação supressa de Andrea Riseborough ao Oscar, que acarretou ao esnobe de grandes atuações de atrizes negras na temporada, como Danielle Deadwyler em "Till" eFui assistir "To Leslie" determinado a perpetuar todas as críticas em relação a indicação supressa de Andrea Riseborough ao Oscar, que acarretou ao esnobe de grandes atuações de atrizes negras na temporada, como Danielle Deadwyler em "Till" e Viola Davis em "The Woman King".

Bom, terminei o filme chorando com a emocionante cena final. Então acredito que falhei no meu objetivo.

Andrea Riseborough entrega, de verdade, uma das melhores atuações dos últimos anos. Não de todos os tempos como dizem (quantos filmes Kate Winslet assistiu na vida, hein?), mas temos em "To Leslie" uma performance da protagonista com nuances e realismo impressionantes. Todo o elenco fez um trabalho excelente. Allison Janney continua com o dom de se sobressair nos pequenos segundos de cena em que aparece.

Continua sendo um grande problema a facilidade em que o Oscar substituí atores e atrizes negras em suas listas de indicados, mas, convenhamos que o problema não está em Andrea Riseborough e no seu pequeno, mas ótimo, filme independente.… Expand

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snorkissFeb 10, 2023

With so many dumb Hollywood movies getting 10s I feel this one ACTUALLY deserves it. Knock-out performance by Andrea Riseborough and easily the best thing Mark Maron's ever done, this is one of the best films of the year. Yes, the ending'sWith so many dumb Hollywood movies getting 10s I feel this one ACTUALLY deserves it. Knock-out performance by Andrea Riseborough and easily the best thing Mark Maron's ever done, this is one of the best films of the year. Yes, the ending's convenient but you really won't mind because it does that thing films used to do - entertain while telling a real human story - 10 stars… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 27, 2023

The opening scene shows an uber-enthusiastic Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) winning a lottery for $190,000. Cut to 6 years later, when she's exhausted all her money and been estranged from her family. This gives Riseborough an opportunity to goThe opening scene shows an uber-enthusiastic Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) winning a lottery for $190,000. Cut to 6 years later, when she's exhausted all her money and been estranged from her family. This gives Riseborough an opportunity to go all out, creating an immensely flawed character with undeniable charm. As the character struggles to regain her past, her desperate performance takes on even more resonance. Marc Maron does nice job in his surprisingly out-of-character role. As a matter of fact, director Michael Morris has created an impressive ensemble crammed with effective performances. The overall drama unfolds slowly, but Riseborough's tender and beautifully observed performance makes it worth the time.… Expand

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UncleWillardJul 6, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hard to say you enjoy a movie like this that is so dour and full of unlikeable characters, but I did. Andrea Riseborough's performance is the highlight, of course, but Marc Maron, Owen Teague, and Andre Royo surely held their own. My biggest criticism is that it just seems very thin. The movie always seems pregnant with revelations, but they never come. Feelings of doom and that something truly awful is about to happen are roiling underneath the surface, but never manifest. When you take out those performances, it's just a story about a loser who blew her lottery winnings on booze while abandoning her son. Add to that, and still loving the performance, Leslie is an **** She seems to expect salvation as if it's owed from Marc Maron and her son. She never feels like someone who is seeking redemption. In fact, quite the opposite. She acts as if she is owed her horrible behavior for...existing? Everyone around her eventually pays a price, but her only price is sobriety, which should be a win for her too. At the end, the big emotional payoff is hollow for me. Lot of folks barely recover at all if they do even beat alcoholism, and she got a diner and her family back. All she had to do was get sober and ask (demand) it, which put all the emphasis on a fantastic performance. I love Andrea Riseborough, she's a chameleon, and I can't wait to see her put this into a really good role that pays off for her and the character. Leslie isn't it.… Expand

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