The House That Jack Built is a 2013 American drama film directed by Henry Barrial, starring E. J. Bonilla and Melissa Fumero.
| The House That Jack Built | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Henry Barrial |
| Written by | Joseph Vásquez |
| Produced by | Sam Kitt Michael Lieber Hitesh Patel Mark Stolaroff |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Luca del Puppo |
| Edited by | Sig De Miguel Stephen Vincent |
| Music by | Lili Haydn Chris Westlake |
Production company | Walk Up Productions |
| Distributed by | Vega Baby Releasing |
Release dates | 16 June 2013 (Los Angeles Film Festival) 6 November 2015 (US) |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (October 2023) |
Cast edit
- E. J. Bonilla as Jack
- Perry Martijena as Young Jack
- Melissa Fumero as Lily
- Leo Minaya as Richie
- Jeremy Fernandez as Young Richie
- Flor De Liz Perez as Rosa
- Saundra Santiago as Martha
- John Herrera as Carlos
- Rosal Colon as Nadia
- Isabela Merced as Young Nadia
- Desmin Borges as Manny
- Jonah Rosario as Young Manny
- Javier Muñoz as Hector
- Tyler Alvarez as Young Hector
- Danny Henriquez as Willie
- Raymond T. Williams as Tommy
- Judith Delgado as Judith Delgado
- Jose Soto as Flea
- Fidel Vicioso as Chino
Reception edit
Martin Tsai of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the film "still feels gritty and authentic", and that the "personality flaws of the characters and the dysfunctions of the household are instantly recognizable from this very capable cast, yet they never come off as cliché."[1]
Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Working-class realism and a charismatic lead performance elevate a story that tends toward cliche."[2]
Andy Webster of The New York Times wrote that "as directed by Henry Barrial, there is solid ensemble acting, particularly by Mr. Bonilla, who dependably anchors a movie that is almost too busy."[3]
References edit
- ^ Tsai, Martin (10 December 2015). "Review: 'The House That Jack Built' an uproarious portrait of a less-than-perfect family". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (26 June 2013). "The House That Jack Built: LAFF Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Webster, Andy (5 November 2015). "Review: 'The House That Jack Built,' a Gritty, Busy Tale of the City". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
