Jellyfish has been reviewed by 'Unpaid Film Critic' Wendy Moscow.
"Even though the empathetic high school teacher as savior has become a cliché in films such as this, Cyril Nri is wonderful as Mr. Hale, the drama teacher whose emotional “backstage” and “frontstage” turns on a dime. He sees Sarah’s potential and devises an unlikely creative outlet for her rage and ferocious wit – stand-up comedy."
Read Wendy's full review here.
Jellyfish makes another 'top 17' list, this time on NYC's online magazine 'Vulture'.
"The girl, Sarah (the superb Liv Hill) has a fierce will and acid tongue, which inspires her drama teacher (Cyril Niri, a black man whose voice is uncannily like Oliver Reed’s) to suggest she try stand-up. Don’t worry, this is not A Star is Born: Joan Rivers Edition or even a sentimental tale like last years Patty Cake$. It’s bitter and sad, with a good, unresolved ending."
Read the full article here.
Jellyfish is one of ten films (out of 100) that Paper magazine recommend you see at this years Tribeca film festival.
"The crushing awfulness of her young life is really tragic, but Sarah's toughness and foul-mouthed bluster is bracing, heart-breaking, and darkly funny."
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Jellyfish has been reviewed by I.Simon and been awarded an "A" rating.
"Gardner’s direction & script, which he co-wrote with Simon Lord, are nothing short of amazing. He gives us a well crafted, realistic, compelling protagonist in Sarah, who can be quick-tempered, but you understand why, and you sympathize with her because you feel her pain and her longing to take care of her family."
Read the full review here.
Critic Jonathan Berk reviewed Jellyfish and named it as one of his top three films of Tribeca 2018 and a "must see".
"Hill gave the best performance and is an actress I’ll be on the lookout for in the future. See this movie, and know that it will be tough. However, the way it ends was ultimately satisfying and poetic. Jellyfish earns the MUST SEE rating."
Read Jonathan's full review here.
We are proud to be working with Bankside Films, who are representing Jellyfish for international sales.
Read more about Bankside deal in the Deadline article here.
"Her name is Liv Hill, and, holy shit, you'll want to remember it." Jellyfish is featured as an exceptionally varied gem in The Village Voice.
