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The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.
Oberon K.A. Adjepong
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- (as Oberon Adjepong)
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- TriviaIt is a remake of the 1991 British television film Bernard and the Genie, also written by Curtis.
- GoofsThe stuffed bear at the beginning is either strapped onto the back of the motorbike or it isn't. If it is it simply can't roll off on an easy, and very apparent wide, turn. If it isn't it will instantly fall off as soon as Bernard puts the bike in motion.
- Crazy creditsThe Universal logo at the beginning has snow.
- ConnectionsFeatures Top Gun (1986)
- SoundtracksPresents for Christmas
Written by Solomon Burke Jr., Solomon Burke (as Solomon Burke Sr.), Dolores Burke
Performed by Solomon Burke
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Melissa has become predictable and boring
I like a few characters she has played but she has had her 15 minutes, unless she starts doing better material. The jokes are groaners and she has this type-cast persona.
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Release poster Directed by Sam Boyd Written by Richard Curtis Based on Bernard and the Genie by Richard Curtis Produced by Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Riva Marker Richard Curtis Starring Melissa McCarthy Paapa Essiedu Denée Benton Marc Maron Jordyn McIntosh Luis Guzmán Alan Cumming Cinematography John Guleserian Edited by Heather Persons Music by Dan Romer Production companies Universal Pictures Working Title Films Distributed by Peacock Release date November 22, 2023 Running time 93 minutes Country United States Language English Genie is a 2023 American Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Sam Boyd and written by Richard Curtis. It is a remake of the 1991 British television film Bernard and the Genie, also written by Curtis. The film stars Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán and Alan Cumming. It was released on Peacock on November 22, 2023.
Cast Melissa McCarthy as Flora Paapa Essiedu as Bernard Denée Benton as Julie, Bernard's wife Jordyn McIntosh as Eve, Bernard and Julie's 7-year-old daughter Alan Cumming as Flaxman, Bernard's boss Marc Maron as Lenny, Bernard's doorman Tate Ellington as Johnny LaChanze as Grandma Patty Ellen Cleghorne as Bernard's mother Oberon Adjepong as Bernard's father Ego Nwodim as Dianna John Reynolds as Marvin Nyasha Hatendi as Pete Emanuele Secci as Henry Hackford Luis Guzmán as Perez, a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Mona Lisa Ralph Brown as Sorcerer Production In December 2022, it was reported that Universal Pictures and Working Title hired Melissa McCarthy to star the film written by Richard Curtis, which is a remake of his 1991 BBC television film Bernard and the Genie. In January 2023, Paapa Essiedu joined to star opposite McCarthy. Alan Cumming, who plays Bernard's boss, portrayed Bernard in the television film.
Directed by Sam Boyd, principal photography took place in New York City in March 2023
Release Genie was released on Peacock on November 22, 2023.
Reception On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10.
Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote " It's certainly a wholesome Christmas cookie of a movie, so if that's your thing by all means make it a holiday streaming snack. But it's my wish that Melissa McCarthy would get the great comedy she deserves". The Hollywood Reporter's Frank Scheck wrote, "To be fair, the film directed by Sam Boyd has its amusing moments, thanks to Curtis' well-honed comic instincts. Essiedu nicely underplays as Bernard, going more for emotion than cheap laughs, and McCarthy is such a warm, engaging presence that you'll search your home for any old-looking bottle that might contain a similarly helpful genie".
Cast Production Release Reception References External links Genie 2023 film
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Release poster Directed by Sam Boyd Written by Richard Curtis Based on Bernard and the Genie by Richard Curtis Produced by Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Riva Marker Richard Curtis Starring Melissa McCarthy Paapa Essiedu Denée Benton Marc Maron Jordyn McIntosh Luis Guzmán Alan Cumming Cinematography John Guleserian Edited by Heather Persons Music by Dan Romer Production companies Universal Pictures Working Title Films Distributed by Peacock Release date November 22, 2023 Running time 93 minutes Country United States Language English Genie is a 2023 American Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Sam Boyd and written by Richard Curtis. It is a remake of the 1991 British television film Bernard and the Genie, also written by Curtis. The film stars Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán and Alan Cumming. It was released on Peacock on November 22, 2023.
Cast Melissa McCarthy as Flora Paapa Essiedu as Bernard Denée Benton as Julie, Bernard's wife Jordyn McIntosh as Eve, Bernard and Julie's 7-year-old daughter Alan Cumming as Flaxman, Bernard's boss Marc Maron as Lenny, Bernard's doorman Tate Ellington as Johnny LaChanze as Grandma Patty Ellen Cleghorne as Bernard's mother Oberon Adjepong as Bernard's father Ego Nwodim as Dianna John Reynolds as Marvin Nyasha Hatendi as Pete Emanuele Secci as Henry Hackford Luis Guzmán as Perez, a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Mona Lisa Ralph Brown as Sorcerer Production In December 2022, it was reported that Universal Pictures and Working Title hired Melissa McCarthy to star the film written by Richard Curtis, which is a remake of his 1991 BBC television film Bernard and the Genie. In January 2023, Paapa Essiedu joined to star opposite McCarthy. Alan Cumming, who plays Bernard's boss, portrayed Bernard in the television film.
Directed by Sam Boyd, principal photography took place in New York City in March 2023
Release Genie was released on Peacock on November 22, 2023.
Reception On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10.
Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote " It's certainly a wholesome Christmas cookie of a movie, so if that's your thing by all means make it a holiday streaming snack. But it's my wish that Melissa McCarthy would get the great comedy she deserves". The Hollywood Reporter's Frank Scheck wrote, "To be fair, the film directed by Sam Boyd has its amusing moments, thanks to Curtis' well-honed comic instincts. Essiedu nicely underplays as Bernard, going more for emotion than cheap laughs, and McCarthy is such a warm, engaging presence that you'll search your home for any old-looking bottle that might contain a similarly helpful genie".
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- Bernard and the Genie
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- New York City, New York, USA(street scenes)
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- Gross worldwide
- $333,526
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
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