Adam the First
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| Directed by | Irving Franco |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Adam the First is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Irving Franco. It was released by Nova Vento Entertainment in select theaters in the United States on February 14, 2024,[2] and on May 14, 2024, via streaming by Electric Entertainment.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]A 14-year-old boy sets out across the country to meet a series of men who could be his father.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Oakes Fegley as Adam
- David Duchovny as James
- T.R. Knight as Jacob Jr.
- Larry Pine as Jacob #3
- Billy Slaughter as The Bounty Hunter
- Jason Dowies as Jacob Watterson #2
- Eric Hanson as Jacob #1
Production
[edit]On October 31, 2022, it was announced that David Duchovny would star in the film, alongside Oakes Fegley and T.R. Knight.[6] Adam the First was filmed in Mississippi.[7]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[4] At Film Threat, Allan Ng gave it a 7.5/10 rating saying that the film "explores what it means to be a family from the perspective of an outsider desperately wanting to find the truth."[5]
Don Shanahan gave the film 4 stars writing, "Franco's brilliantly conceived and beautifully acted conversation set pieces gradually increase the storytelling weight where the resulting, well-earned empathy is undeniable and tremendous."[8]
At Common Sense Media, Jeffrey M. Anderson gave it a 3/5 rating saying that "frequently feeling a bit shallow or underwritten (and sometimes even exasperating), this drama is nonetheless held together by its undeniable earnestness and poignant lead performance."[1] At MovieWeb, Will Sayre gave it a 7/10 rating saying that "it's not groundbreaking stuff, but you'll certainly root for the goodhearted young lad played by Oakes Fegley all the way."[9]
Prairie Miller of WBAI Radio said that "suffice it to say, that whatever conventional circumstances exist in the real world concerning lost and found children, best to enter this tale of somewhat biblical proportions as suggested in the title, with an extraordinarily open mind."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Adam the First". Common Sense Media. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Oakes Fegley & David Duchovny in Fathers Film 'Adam the First' Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "'Adam The First' Review – A Journey Into Our Truest Selves". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Adam the First". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Adam the First". Film Threat. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (31 October 2022). "David Duchovny Joins 'Adam the First,' Archstone Selling at AFM". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ McCoy, Chris (19 March 2024). "Oxford Film Festival 2024 Brings Indie Greatness to North Mississippi". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: Adam the First". Every Movie Has a Lesson. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Adam the First Review: Sweet Story of Boy's Search for Dad Lands a Soft Punch". Movie Web. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "WBAI-FM Upcoming Program". WBAI. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Adam the First at Nova Vento Entertainment
- Adam the First at IMDb
