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Alex of Venice

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 26m
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5.8/10
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Alex of Venice (2014)
Workaholic attorney Alex is forced to reinvent her life after her husband suddenly leaves. Now faced with the humdrum and sometimes catastrophic events that permeate the fabric of our lives, Alex discovers both a vulnerability and inner strength she had not yet tapped all while trying to hold together her broken family.
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A workaholic attorney is forced to reinvent her life after her husband suddenly leaves.A workaholic attorney is forced to reinvent her life after her husband suddenly leaves.A workaholic attorney is forced to reinvent her life after her husband suddenly leaves.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
3.3K
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  • Director
    • Chris Messina
  • Writers
    • Jessica Goldberg
    • Katie Nehra
    • Justin Shilton
  • Stars
    • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Chris Messina
    • Don Johnson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Messina
  • Writers
    • Jessica Goldberg
    • Katie Nehra
    • Justin Shilton
  • Stars
    • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Chris Messina
    • Don Johnson
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    • 22User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Chris Messina and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Alex of Venice (2014)
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    Mary Elizabeth Winstead at an event for Alex of Venice (2014)
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    Chris Messina at an event for Alex of Venice (2014)
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    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Alexas Alex
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Georgeas George
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Rogeras Roger
    Derek Luke
    Derek Luke
    • Frankas Frank
    Reg E. Cathey
    Reg E. Cathey
    • Waltas Walt
    Skylar Gaertner
    Skylar Gaertner
    • Dakotaas Dakota
    Matthew Del Negro
    Matthew Del Negro
    • Jamesas James
    Timm Sharp
    Timm Sharp
    • Joshas Josh
    Tom Yi
    Tom Yi
    • Judge Sawyeras Judge Sawyer
    Zane Smith
    • Rain Eldenbergas Rain Eldenberg
    Michael Chernus
    Michael Chernus
    • Trofimovas Trofimov
    Will McCormack
    Will McCormack
    • Leeas Lee
    Tai Cheadle
    • Melas Mel
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Maureenas Maureen
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Katie Nehra
    Katie Nehra
    • Lillyas Lilly
    Sandra Seacat
    Sandra Seacat
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Jose Alvarez
    • Qas Q
    • Director
      • Chris Messina
    • Writers
      • Jessica Goldberg
      • Katie Nehra
      • Justin Shilton
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    • Trivia
      While filming a dance scene, Katie Nehra gave Mary Elizabeth Winstead some drinks before shooting, and Winstead ended up throwing up while filming.
    • Goofs
      Roger's Alzheimer's has gotten so bad that he is unable to do his daily activities like putting his pants on. There is aggravation and amelioration in this disease, but it is not possible that such a patient could get so much better that he could remember all his lines and perform in a play.
    • Quotes

      Alex: No matter how hard to control this life is, there are some things that are forever. We fight for them.

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    Top review
    6/10
    An interesting yet unconvincing debut
    Alex (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is an environmental attorney, currently absorbed in what is possibly one of the most important cases in her career. When her stay at home husband (Messina) surprises her with the news that he needs some time for himself, she is left alone to deal with their son Dakota, her father (Don Johnson), the arrival of her free spirited sister and above all herself.

    Alex Of Venice is Chris Messina's directorial debut. It was a pleasure to discover that someone who has been on the independent film making scene for some time had decided to step behind the camera. It is probably safe to view Alex of Venice as a starting point for Messina, who shows an unwavering dedication to the titular character as well as a strong focus, which allows him to maintain a consistent tone throughout the feature. There is a potentially powerful theme at the core of Alex of Venice. Dealing with the instability and vulnerability brought along by loss is where the director's attention lies. Yet, while Alex's struggle of having to juggle with much more than work related issues is immediately apparent, there appears to be little space for growth or introspection, making her overall journey unremarkable. Nothing seems to suggest that the 20 something year old protagonist might actually find a way to "reinvent" herself and be able to rise up to the challenge of being on her own for the first time. Alex's relationships feel for the most part underdeveloped to the point where it becomes difficult to view her being a mother, a daughter and a sister as significant elements in her identity. Mary Elizabeth Winstead does the best with what she is given, portraying a young woman who is destabilized in more ways than one by her partner's sudden absence. There might be an idea of a missed opportunity after viewing Alex Of Venice. As previously stated, it could be considered a not entirely convincing, yet hopeful starting point for Chris Messina's love affair with characters dealing with the hardships that result from changes that are as traumatic as they are unexpected.
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    • Apr 21, 2015

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Алекс из Венеции
    • Filming locations
      • Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Electric City Entertainment
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      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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