The Friend (2025) (original) (raw)
Follows a story of love, friendship, grief and healing, about a writer who adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor.
Follows a story of love, friendship, grief and healing, about a writer who adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor. (less)
Directors: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Writers: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Starring: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Owen Teague, Carla Gugino
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Review by Brian Orndorf, April 1, 2025
7 / 10
Naomi Watts and a Great Dane figuring out their life together in the middle of New York City. It�s the stuff of comedy, but �The Friend� is primarily interested in the inner workings of people and animals trying to get through a difficult time together. It�s a companionship story from filmmaking partners Scott McGehee and David Siegel, who adapt a 2018 book by author Sigrid Nunez, challenged to preserve the novel�s intimate ways with animal care and mental health. �The Friend� isn�t too hard on the senses, maintaining a cozy mood of mild shenanigans involving a large pooch and the puzzle of it ...read more...
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