Support the Girls explained

Support the Girls
Director:Andrew Bujalski
Cinematography:Matthias Grunsky
Editing:Karen Skloss
Distributor:Magnolia Pictures
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$132,288[1] [2]

Support the Girls is a 2018 American comedy film written and directed by Andrew Bujalski. It stars Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, James LeGros, Shayna McHayle, Dylan Gelula, AJ Michalka, Brooklyn Decker, Jana Kramer, John Elvis, Lea DeLaria, and Victor Isaac Perez.

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2018, and was theatrically released on August 24, 2018, by Magnolia Pictures. It received positive reviews from critics, with Hall's performance earning particular praise. Hall earned nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Independent Film Awards and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, the first African-American to win the award.

Plot

Lisa is the general manager of the sports bar and breastaurant Double Whammies. She takes her job seriously, protecting her employees from inappropriate or rude interactions with customers. Despite her commitment to the restaurant, her incompetent boss, Ben Cubby, has repeatedly threatened to fire her. His ire is provoked when Lisa has her employees host an off-the-books car wash to raise money for an employee, Shaina, who has hit her abusive boyfriend with her car and is staying at Lisa's house.

Despite Lisa's optimism, the day proves challenging: she has potential new employees to try out; an attempted robbery results in a man becoming stuck in a ventilation duct; one of her most trusted employees, Maci, turns out to be secretly dating a much older patron; another, Danyelle, is a single mother struggling with child care for her son; another gets a large tattoo of Steph Curry on her midsection despite tattoos being forbidden on employees; the bar is trying to get its cable fixed in time for a big fight that night; business is threatened by ManCave, another breastaurant developing in the area; and Lisa is separating from her depressed husband, Cameron. After Cubby scares Lisa during an episode of road rage, she calls Cameron for a ride.

Cubby fires Lisa and she forces herself to leave. When she returns home she learns from Shaina that Cameron has moved out. Shaina reveals that she is back together with her boyfriend and will use the fundraising money to pay his hospital bills. Furious, Lisa forces her to return the money. That night during the big fight, Maci and Danyelle, frustrated by the loss of Lisa, sabotage the cable in protest, leading to an awkward and tense scene with the customers and an off duty police officer. Danyelle and Maci are fired soon after.

The next day, Lisa, Maci, and Danyelle interview with ManCave. The interviewer tells Lisa that ManCave waitresses are unintelligent and easily replaced. Lisa, Maci and Danyelle sit on the rooftop drinking liquor stolen from Double Whammies and contemplate their future employment before letting out cathartic screams.

Production

In May 2017, it was announced Haley Lu Richardson, James LeGros, Regina Hall, AJ Michalka, Dylan Gelula, Junglepussy, Lea DeLaria, Jana Kramer, and Brooklyn Decker had joined the cast of the film, with Andrew Bujalski directing from a screenplay he wrote. Sam Slater and Houston King served as producers on the film, under their Burn Later Productions and Houston King Productions banners, respectively.[3] [4]

Filming

Principal photography began in May 2017 in Texas.[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2018.[6] [7] Shortly after, Magnolia Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[8] The film was theatrically released on August 24, 2018.[9]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, and an average rating of . The website's critical consensus reads, "Support the Girls handles serious themes—and a talented ensemble cast—with wit and humor, all while proving Regina Hall's talents have been woefully underutilized."[10] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 85 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[11]

David Fear wrote in Rolling Stone, "You could not ask for a better image of our country right now. You could not ask for a better American film to showcase it."[12] Former President Barack Obama named the film one of his favorites of 2018.[13]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s) Result
African-American Film Critics AssociationDecember 11, 2018African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Best ActressRegina Hall
Americana Film FestMarch 5–10, 2019TopsAndrew Bujalski
Austin Film Critics AssociationJanuary 7, 2019Best ActressRegina Hall[14]
Austin Film AwardAndrew Bujalski
Black Reel AwardsFebruary 7, 2019Best ActressRegina Hall
Boston Online Film Critics AssociationDecember 12, 2018Best EnsembleThe cast of Support the Girls[15]
Ten Best Films of the YearSupport the Girls
Chicago Film Critics AssociationDecember 8, 2018Best ActressRegina Hall
Chlotrudis AwardsMarch 17, 2019Best Actress[16]
Buried TreasureSupport the Girls
Florida Film Critics CircleDecember 21, 2018Best CastThe cast of Support The Girls
Gijón International Film FestivalNovember 19–26, 2018Best FilmSupport the Girls
Gotham AwardsNovember 26, 2018Best ActressRegina Hall[17]
Best ScreenplayAndrew Bujalski
Houston Film Critics Society AwardsJanuary 3, 2019Visionary Award[18]
Independent Spirit AwardsFebruary 23, 2019Best Female LeadRegina Hall[19]
International Online Cinema AwardsFebruary 23, 2019Best Actress[20]
Motovun Film FestivalJuly 23–27, 2019Best FilmAndrew Bujalski
National Society of Film CriticsJanuary 5, 2019Best ActressRegina Hall[21]
New York Film Critics CircleNovember 29, 2018Best Actress[22]
Online Film Critics Society AwardsJanuary 2, 2019Best Actress[23]
San Francisco Film Critics CircleDecember 9, 2018Best Actress
Sarasota Film FestivalApril 13–22, 2018Narrative FeatureAndrew Bujalski
Seattle Film Critics SocietyDecember 17, 2018Best ActressRegina Hall
SXSW Film FestivalMarch 9–18, 2018Narrative SpotlightAndrew Bujalski
Toronto Film Critics AssociationDecember 9, 2018Best ActressRegina Hall
Vancouver Film Critics CircleDecember 17, 2018Best Actress[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Support The Girls (2018) - Financial Information . . September 13, 2019 .
  2. Web site: Support the Girls (2018) . . November 27, 2018 .
  3. Web site: Regina Hall & Haley Lu Richardson Topline Andrew Bujalski's Indie 'Support The Girls'. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Patrick. Hipes. May 2, 2017. April 14, 2018.
  4. Web site: Andrew Bujalski Begins Next Film 'Support the Girls' Starring Haley Lu Richardson, Regina Hall & More. Jordan. Raup. May 4, 2017. The Film Stage. August 26, 2017.
  5. Web site: Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson join 'Support The Girls'. Elbert. Wyche. Screen Daily. Screen International. May 2, 2017. August 26, 2017.
  6. News: SXSW Film Festival Lineup Unveiled, John Krasinski's 'A Quiet Place' Set as Opener. McNary. Dave. January 31, 2018. Variety. Penske Business Media. February 1, 2018.
  7. Web site: Support the Girls. SXSW Schedule. South by Southwest. April 14, 2018.
  8. Web site: SXSW Comedy 'Support The Girls' Scooped Up By Magnolia Ahead Of Austin Premiere. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Patrick. Hipes. March 7, 2018. April 14, 2018.
  9. Web site: Support the Girls. Magnolia Pictures. April 14, 2018.
  10. Web site: Support the Girls (2018). Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .
  11. Web site: Support the Girls Reviews . . . August 22, 2018.
  12. August 24, 2018. Fear . David. 'Support the Girls' Review: The Great American Breastaraunt Movie Has Arrived . . August 28, 2018 .
  13. Web site: Former President Obama reveals his favorite movies and books from 2018. TODAY.com. 28 December 2018 . 2018-12-29.
  14. News: Whittaker . Richard . Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2018's Best Films and More . February 3, 2020 . Austin Chronicle . January 7, 2019.
  15. News: 2018 AWARDS . February 3, 2020 . BOFCA . December 12, 2018.
  16. News: 2019, 25th Annual Awards . February 3, 2020 . Austin Chronicle . March 17, 2019.
  17. News: Wagmeister . Elizabeth . Gotham Awards: A24 Sweeps With Five Wins, Including 'First Reformed,' 'Eighth Grade' (Full Winners List) . November 27, 2018 . Variety . November 26, 2018.
  18. Web site: Darling . Cary . 2019-01-04 . 'The Favourite,' 'Roma' tie as Houston Film Critics' favorite films . 2022-09-03 . Houston Chronicle . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees: 'Eighth Grade' & 'We the Animals' Lead. Kate . Erbland . November 27, 2018 . November 16, 2018 . IndieWire.
  20. Web site: 'The Favourite' tops 17th International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA). Erik . Anderson . February 3, 2020 . February 23, 2019 . AwardsWatch.
  21. Web site: Ramos . Dino-Ray . 2019-01-05 . National Society Of Film Critics Names Chloe Zhao's 'The Rider' As Best Picture . 2022-09-03 . Deadline . en-US.
  22. Web site: Sharf . Zach . 2018 New York Film Critics Circle Awards. IndieWire . November 29, 2018 . November 29, 2018.
  23. Web site: January 2, 2019 . 2018 Awards (22nd Annual) . February 3, 2020 . OFCS.
  24. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . 2018-12-14 . 'The Favourite' Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards Nominations . 2022-09-03 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.

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