Do not be fooled — Youth in Oregon is a drama through and through. While some of its marketing may suggest a more comedic tone, Joel David Moore’s directorial choices, combined with the film’s poignant — if often scattered — thematic musings are centered on heavy drama. Unfortunately, the first two-thirds of Youth feel like a war between Moore’s aesthetic sensibilities and the thematic tonal balancing act attempted by the script penned by first-time writer Andrew Eisen. I would argue that the ideal presentation of a “dramedy” is combining genuine humor with emotional weight in the same beat. If a storyteller can blend them organically — accentuating the impact of both by contrast — they have succeeded. By this definition, Youth in Oregon is not a successful dramedy. Instead, its first two-thirds feel like a drama and an occasional comedy, separately, each existing on their own plane and rarely passing each other by with a wave.
- 2/2/2017
- by Mike Mazzanti
- The Film Stage
The pitch “Frank Langella road trips with son-in-law Billy Crudup to get legally euthanized in Oregon” doesn’t exactly conjure up images of hilarity, but director Joel David Moore seems to have found a way to inject humor into the foundation of his latest feature, Youth in Oregon. Off a script from first-time writer Andrew Eisen, Youth in Oregon looks to straddle that line of comedy and drama that birthed the phrase dramedy.
Coupled with a slew of festival banners, the first trailer demonstrates that tonal balancing act attempted by Moore, one which will either pay off with an emotional but ultimately rousing experience, or a thematically inconsistent experience. See the trailer below, along with a synopsis and poster, for the film that also stars Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, and Mary Kay Place.
When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Frank Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision.
Coupled with a slew of festival banners, the first trailer demonstrates that tonal balancing act attempted by Moore, one which will either pay off with an emotional but ultimately rousing experience, or a thematically inconsistent experience. See the trailer below, along with a synopsis and poster, for the film that also stars Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, and Mary Kay Place.
When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Frank Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision.
- 1/13/2017
- by Mike Mazzanti
- The Film Stage
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-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
- 12/23/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquired rights to Youth in Oregon, the Joel David Moore-directed drama starring Frank Langella along with Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. It will get a U.S. theatrical and on-demand release February 3. The Andrew Eisen-scripted pic centers on Raymond (Langella), a 79-year-old curmudgeon who makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon. His family refuses to accept…...
- 12/19/2016
- Deadline
Being able to sympathetically cope with the increasing emotional and physical turmoil that harrowingly begins to plague an already sentimentally distant family after a member learns of their grim prognosis is a challenge that not everyone is able to take on. But those people who are relentlessly determined to reconnect with not only their ill relative, but all of their emotionally estranged loved ones, can ultimately reunite the family, even if they’re faced with immense struggles along the way. That’s certainly the case in the new comedy-drama, ‘Youth In Oregon,’ which was written by Andrew Eisen. Actor Joel David Moore made his solo feature directorial debut on the movie, which [ Read More ]
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- 5/8/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Surviving the turmoil that often arises when several generations of a family live together often leads people to think they truly know their relatives. But no matter how close in proximity parents and their children live to each other, they often don’t genuinely understand each other’s sentiments and motivations until they embark on an emotional journey together. That’s certainly the case in the new comedy-drama, ‘Youth In Oregon,’ which was written by Andrew Eisen. Actor Joel David Moore made his solo feature directorial debut on the movie, which had its world premiere during the Spotlight Section during last month’s Tribeca Film Festival. ‘Youth In Oregon’ follows Raymond Engersoll (Frank Langella), [ Read More ]
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- 5/7/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
What happens when your father decides that it’s time to end it all, that he’s tired of causing you and your family so much grief and pain, that he himself is tired of suffering and just wants, well, to die?
The implications of Youth in Oregon is far greater than what’s seen on screen.
Written by first time writer Andrew Eisen, the film brings us on a poignantly sadistic journey as we see Raymond Engersol (played by Frank Langella) suffering from some unknown illness as he tries to convince his daughter Kate Gleason (Christina Applegate) and son-in-law Brian (Billy Crudup) that they should let him commit assisted suicide, or euthanasia, in Oregon.
Well that’s a mouthful. While director Joel David Moore has been acting since the late ’90s and has racked up an impressive resume of films and series, this is his second directorial feature, but it’s hard to tell.
The implications of Youth in Oregon is far greater than what’s seen on screen.
Written by first time writer Andrew Eisen, the film brings us on a poignantly sadistic journey as we see Raymond Engersol (played by Frank Langella) suffering from some unknown illness as he tries to convince his daughter Kate Gleason (Christina Applegate) and son-in-law Brian (Billy Crudup) that they should let him commit assisted suicide, or euthanasia, in Oregon.
Well that’s a mouthful. While director Joel David Moore has been acting since the late ’90s and has racked up an impressive resume of films and series, this is his second directorial feature, but it’s hard to tell.
- 4/26/2016
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
Directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen, Youth In Oregon stars Frank Langella as an 82-year-old man who has made arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon. What ensues is a very touching family road-trip dramedy with surprising comedic moments and superb performances depicting the raw emotions involved in dealing with such a weighty subject. In this exclusive clip, we get a glimpse of that during a rather tense lunch in a diner. Youth In Oregon stars…...
- 4/15/2016
- Deadline
President of film Jamie Carmichael and head of sales Harry White will debut footage from the road trip comedy in Toronto after coming on to handle international sales.
Youth In Oregon stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer in the story of a man who must help his embittered father-in-law rekindle his will to live.
Paradigm handles Us sales for the film, which is in post-production.
Joel David Moore directed from a screenplay by Andrew Eisen and the producers are Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White and Joey Carey of Sundial Pictures. Ross M Dinerstein of Campfire serves as executive producer.
“Youth in Oregon reminds us of the importance of family, free-will, and forgiveness – with incredible performances from its stellar cast – that will have audiences laughing through their tears,” said Carmichael.
Content Media’s slate includes Dennis Hauck’s neo-noir Too Late starring John Hawkes; Venice and Toronto selection Janis: Little Girl Blue from Amy Berg...
Youth In Oregon stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer in the story of a man who must help his embittered father-in-law rekindle his will to live.
Paradigm handles Us sales for the film, which is in post-production.
Joel David Moore directed from a screenplay by Andrew Eisen and the producers are Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White and Joey Carey of Sundial Pictures. Ross M Dinerstein of Campfire serves as executive producer.
“Youth in Oregon reminds us of the importance of family, free-will, and forgiveness – with incredible performances from its stellar cast – that will have audiences laughing through their tears,” said Carmichael.
Content Media’s slate includes Dennis Hauck’s neo-noir Too Late starring John Hawkes; Venice and Toronto selection Janis: Little Girl Blue from Amy Berg...
- 9/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
President of film Jamie Carmichael and head of sales Harry White will debut footage from the road trip comedy in Toronto after coming on to handle international sales.
Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer star in the story of a man who must help his embittered father-in-law rekindle his will to live.
Paradigm handles Us sales for Youth In Oregon, which is in post-production.
Joel David Moore directed from a screenplay by Andrew Eisen and the producers are Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White and Joey Carey of Sundial Pictures. Ross M Dinerstein of Campfire serves as executive producer.
“Youth in Oregon reminds us of the importance of family, free-will, and forgiveness – with incredible performances from its stellar cast – that will have audiences laughing through their tears,” said Carmichael.
Content Media’s slate includes Dennis Hauck’s neo-noir Too Late starring John Hawkes; Venice and Toronto selection Janis: Little Girl Blue from Amy Berg...
Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer star in the story of a man who must help his embittered father-in-law rekindle his will to live.
Paradigm handles Us sales for Youth In Oregon, which is in post-production.
Joel David Moore directed from a screenplay by Andrew Eisen and the producers are Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White and Joey Carey of Sundial Pictures. Ross M Dinerstein of Campfire serves as executive producer.
“Youth in Oregon reminds us of the importance of family, free-will, and forgiveness – with incredible performances from its stellar cast – that will have audiences laughing through their tears,” said Carmichael.
Content Media’s slate includes Dennis Hauck’s neo-noir Too Late starring John Hawkes; Venice and Toronto selection Janis: Little Girl Blue from Amy Berg...
- 9/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Billy Crudup has been cast in a lead role in Youth in Oregon.
He will star opposite the previously announced Frank Langella in Joel David Moore's dark comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a man who goes on a cross-country trip to Oregon with his father-in-law (Langella), who has given up on life.
He spends the trip trying to convince his father-in-law not to commit euthanasia when they arrive in the state.
The script has been penned by Andrew Eisen and Stefan Nowicki, with Morgan White and Joey Carey on board to produce.
Crudup can next be seen in The Stanford Prison Experiment alongside Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan and Olivia Thirlby.
He is also known for his roles in Watchmen, Eat Pray Love and the Longest Week.
He will star opposite the previously announced Frank Langella in Joel David Moore's dark comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a man who goes on a cross-country trip to Oregon with his father-in-law (Langella), who has given up on life.
He spends the trip trying to convince his father-in-law not to commit euthanasia when they arrive in the state.
The script has been penned by Andrew Eisen and Stefan Nowicki, with Morgan White and Joey Carey on board to produce.
Crudup can next be seen in The Stanford Prison Experiment alongside Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan and Olivia Thirlby.
He is also known for his roles in Watchmen, Eat Pray Love and the Longest Week.
- 5/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Billy Crudup will star opposite Frank Langella in Youth in Oregon, a dark comedy from actor-turned-director Joel David Moore. Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White and Joey Carey of Sundial Pictures, the banner behind indie darlings Obvious Child and Jiro Dream of Sushi, are producing. The script by Andrew Eisen tells of a husband (Crudup) on a cross-country trip to Oregon with his cantankerous father-in-law (Langella), a man who has given up on life. He must convince his father-in-law not to commit euthanasia when they arrive to the state. This is the third feature for Moore,
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- 5/1/2015
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Frank Langella has been set to star in Youth In Oregon, to based on a true story about a cantankerous old man being driven by his son-in-law cross-country to Oregon with the intention of being euthanized in the state where physician-assisted suicide is legal. Joel David Moore revised Andrew Eisen’s script based on a true story and will direct after becoming attached last year. Joey Carey, Stefan Nowicki, and Morgan White are producing via Sundial Pictures, the outfit…...
- 3/20/2015
- Deadline
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