Cyrus (2010)

John and Molly, a divorced middle aged man and a single mother meet at a friends party and start up a small relationship, all John has to do now is meet Molly's son... Cyrus

Directors:

Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

Writers:

Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass

Stars:

John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill

6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John C. Reilly	...	John
Jonah Hill	...	Cyrus
Marisa Tomei	...	Molly
Catherine Keener	...	Jamie
Matt Walsh	...	Tim
Diane Mizota	...	Thermostat Girl
Kathy Wittes	...	Ashley (as Kathy Ann Wittes)
Katie Aselton	...	Pretty Girl (as Kathryn Aselton)
Jamie Donnelly	...	Pastor
Tim Guinee	...	Roger
Charlie Brewer	...	Stranger at Reception
Steve Zissis	...	Rusty
Newell Alexander	...	Additional Voice (voice)
Steve Alterman	...	Additional Voice (voice)
Mitch Carter	...	Additional Voice (voice)

Storyline

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcé finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life - her son. Still single seven years after the breakup of his marriage, John has all but given up on romance. But at the urging of his ex-wife and best friend Jamie, John grudgingly agrees to join her and her fiancé Tim at a party. To his and everyone else's surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the gorgeous and spirited Molly. Their chemistry is immediate. The relationship takes off quickly but Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John's house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in Molly's life: her son, Cyrus. A 21-year-old new age musician, Cyrus is his mom's best friend and shares an unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with anyone, especially John. ...

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Plot Keywords:

roughhousing | compact disc | missing shoe | shoe | record | 

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Taglines:

John met the woman of his dreams. Then he met her son ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual material

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although there was a definitive script, the Duplass brothers encouraged their actors to improvise as much as possible.

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Goofs

The license plate on the 10' U-Haul truck is not the actual plate that belongs to the truck. All of the newer (last 10 years or so) U-Haul truck have Arizona plates as U-Haul headquarters is in Phoenix, AZ.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jamie: [from outside of house] John! John! John!

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Connections

References Friday the 13th (2009)

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Soundtracks

Cable TV
Written by Adam Goldman
Performed by Fol Chen
Courtesy of Asthmatic Kitty
By arrangement with Mixtape Music Ltd.

User Reviews

Oedipus Again

"It's great to have a new dad." Cyrus to John

If your girlfriend has a grown son living at home, see Cyrus; if you have one living with you, see it. For the rest of us, see Cyrus to enjoy American ensemble acting at its best: Molly (Marisa Tomei) and her 21-year old son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill), live in a very close relationship short of Oedipal but too close for either's growth.

The Duplass brothers, known for their quirky, loose film-making that includes restless shots and "mumblecore" style (the actors mostly improvise), have allowed these accomplished actors to express themselves in a realistic and charming way. While the plot seems episodic and unfocused, it is really a character-driven story with Molly the least developed of the characters.

The story's protagonist is John (John C. Reilly), a hang dog editor whose ex-wife is getting married and to whom Molly comes with the promise of a new life. Except for Cyrus, whose unusual attachment to his mom causes him to wage domestic war against John. While nothing unpredictable happens, and that is a flaw, the acting is first rate and the situations so believable (except for the oedipal hint) that this American comedy can be enjoyed for its European-style close-ups and lengthy scenes. The clichéd ending is to be endured with regret.

If you are still hooked on your ex-wife and have a girlfriend with a kid, see this film. If you're not, then enjoy the realism of story and acting. Although the Duplasses tend to move the lens abruptly from medium to tight, thereby emphasizing the personal nature of the film, rarely does American cinema get it right without CGI and rapid cutting. This is the right stuff.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 July 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Duplass Brothers Project

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$181,716, 20 June 2010

Gross USA:

$7,468,936

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,933,873

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Film Corporation, Dune Entertainment III, Dune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1