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The Party's Just Beginning

  • 20182018
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.2K
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Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
When her best friend takes his own life, Liusaidh has to deal with stresses of such a situation.When her best friend takes his own life, Liusaidh has to deal with stresses of such a situation.When her best friend takes his own life, Liusaidh has to deal with stresses of such a situation.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Karen Gillan
  • Writer
    • Karen Gillan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Karen Gillan
    • Lee Pace
    • Matthew Beard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Karen Gillan
  • Writer
    • Karen Gillan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Karen Gillan
    • Lee Pace
    • Matthew Beard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    The Partys Just Beginning
    Trailer 1:56
    The Partys Just Beginning

    Photos15

    Karen Gillan at an event for The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Matthew Beard in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Lee Pace and Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Lee Pace and Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
    Karen Gillan and Edd Lukas in The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
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    Karen Gillan
    Karen Gillan
    • Liusaidh
    Lee Pace
    Lee Pace
    • Dale
    Matthew Beard
    Matthew Beard
    • Alistair
    Paul Higgins
    Paul Higgins
    • Liusaidh's Dad
    Siobhan Redmond
    Siobhan Redmond
    • Liusaidh's Mum
    Jamie Quinn
    Jamie Quinn
    • Ben
    Rachel Jackson
    • Donna
    Lesley Harcourt
    • Sheena
    Daniela Nardini
    Daniela Nardini
    Julie Graham
    Julie Graham
    Ralph Riach
    Ralph Riach
    • The Caller
    Paul Tinto
    Paul Tinto
    • Peter
    David McKay
    • Alistair's Dad
    Duncan Brown
    • Andrew
    Joe Cassidy
    • Carer
    Ian Sheepie Smith
    • Chav Guy
    Paula Sage
    • Marie
    Niall Greig Fulton
    Niall Greig Fulton
    • Mortadella Man
    • Director
      • Karen Gillan
    • Writer
      • Karen Gillan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Karen Gillan explained to Screen that she was forced to change the original title of the film. "The title is currently in limbo", she said. "Basically we had a title [Tupperware Party] and then realized that it was a brand name. That's actually the name of the company that makes those tubs, so currently we're deciding on a new title. I'm kind of digging the idea that we have to figure out a new title. I do believe that obstacles in creative situations often result in a better idea so I'm hoping that's the case here!"

    User reviews42

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    Top review
    10/10
    An assured debut from Karen Gillan
    I'm not going to spoil anything here, but I will say that Karen Gillan's "The Party's Just Beginning" isn't a perfect film. There's a lot of stuff going on and not all of it gets a resolution. But it's still very well acted (Gillan's best performance yet), well written, and beautifully directed. It's a very confident debut and Gillan's voice really shines through.

    I've seen reviews angry at the film, saying that it "exploits" people who identify as transgender or that she "exploits" suicide, which I think is just ridiculous. I really believe that all of that is just down to the fact that Gillan tried to include a lot of different topics and themes in this film. Some are included unsuccessfully, and the film can feel a bit overstuffed, but in my opinion, most of the themes have a good pay off.

    Without spoiling anything, I can say that The Party's Just Beginning is an incredibly assured debut. It's got a strong cast, a socially relevant, poignant, and funny script, and even when it doesn't land every punch, The Party's Just Beginning is still an admirable, emotional, and immensely enjoyable directorial debut that marks Karen Gillan as an actor and a director to watch. 9 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 派對才要開始
    • Filming locations
      • Inverness, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Mt. Hollywood Films
      • Synchronicity Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,145
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,770
      • Dec 9, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,371
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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