Manglehorn (2014)

Left heartbroken by the woman he loved and lost many years ago, Manglehorn, an eccentric small-town locksmith, tries to start his life over again with the help of a new friend.

Director:

David Gordon Green

Writer:

Paul Brad Logan (as Paul Logan)

Stars:

Al Pacino, Holly Hunter, Harmony Korine

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino	...	Manglehorn
Holly Hunter	...	Dawn
Harmony Korine	...	Gary
Chris Messina	...	Jacob
Skylar Gasper	...	Kylie
Brian Mays	...	Carl (as Brian D. Mays)
Herc Trevino	...	Robbie (as Herculano Trevino)
Angela Woods	...	Steve
Marisa Varela	...	Patricia
Sandy Avila	...	Mother with Kid in Car
Jazzmin Delgado	...	Jasmine
June Weber	...	Cafeteria Cook
Carolyn Wickwire	...	Checkout Lady
Tim Curry	...	Singing Man
Lamonica Lewis	...	Singing Woman

Storyline

A.J. Manglehorn is a reclusive Texas key-maker who spends his days caring for his cat, finding comfort in his work and lamenting a long lost love. Enter kind-hearted bank teller Dawn whose interest in the eccentric Manglehorn may just be able to draw him out of his shell.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | bank clerk | father son relationship | swallowing a key | earthquake | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for some sexual content and language, and for accident and surgery images

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the original script Manglehorn was a criminal who had gone straight. He met with his old partner who was hiding out in a senior citizen's home and his mysterious back story was explained. There was also a massacre at Dawn's bank and a massive earthquake that brought forth Clara. This was all edited out of the final film.

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Goofs

When Manglehorn has a conversation with the little girl in a park, the girl holds a yellow toy and eats ice cream. The amount of ice cream changes too quickly between shots.

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Quotes

[first lines]
A.J. Manglehorn: Manglehorn, who are we locking?

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Connections

Referenced in Evening Urgant: Anastasia Myskina/Dinara Safina (2015)

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Soundtracks

Candy Walls
Written by Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski
Performed by Trust

User Reviews

A Strange Film, With Brilliant Performances!

David Gordon Green's 'Manglehorn' is a strange film, about an unlikely protagonist, whose journey, despite some greatness, is half-baked. Fortunately, the protagonist is played by Thespian Al Pacino, who, with a strong Holly Hunter, leads this uneven tale.

'Manglehorn' Synopsis: Left heartbroken by the woman he loved and lost many years ago, Manglehorn, an eccentric small-town locksmith, tries to start his life over again with the help of a new friend.

'Manglehorn' is about loneliness & regrets. A.J. Manglehorn is a heartbroken, depressed old man, who finds hope in the form of a new friend. And some of it works. Its actually quite a decent watch, but the Writing lags at times. It gets loose & moves a bit too slowly.

Paul Logan's Screenplay isn't without merit, it definitely has a story to tell, but it lags. The protagonist's interactions with his fellow people, aren't always engaging. The best bits are when Manglehorn & his new friend are together. And yet, in totality, the result is uneven. David Gordon Green's Direction is alright. He's done better before. Cinematography is perfect. Editing is ably done.

Performance-Wise: Pacino is magic, yet again! As A.J. Manglehorn, The Acting Epitome, ignites the screen with an effortless, heartfelt performance. Holly Hunter is wonderful. Her scenes with Pacino are the highpoint of this enterprise. Its a delight to watch them.

On the whole, 'Manglehorn' is partly good, partly bland. Nonetheless, Watch it for the acting.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 2015 (France)

Also Known As:

Manglehorn

Filming Locations:

Wooten neighborhood, Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,227, 21 June 2015

Gross USA:

$143,101

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$459,636

Company Credits

Production Co:

Worldview Entertainment, Dreambridge Films, Muskat Filmed Properties

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1