Mending the Line is a 2022 American drama film written by Stephen Camelio, that is currently trending on Netflix globally.
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- Mending the Line is a 2022 American drama film.
- It was written by Stephen Camelio.
- It was directed by Joshua Caldwell.
- Brian Cox, Sinqua Walls, Perry Mattfeld, Patricia Heaton and Wes Studi star in the movie.
- Its running time is 122 minutes.
- In August 2021, it was announced that Cox and Walls would star in the film.
- Filming occurred in Montana in September 2021.
- The film premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 29, 2022.
- It was also shown at the San Diego International Film Festival on October 22, 2022.
- Then it was released in theaters on June 9, 2023.
- Through Sony Pictures, the movie arrived on Netflix on March 23, 2024.
- The film shot up to #1 on the Netflix US Top Ten.
- It remained for five days.
- It maintained its overall position in the Top Ten for the first week of its release.
- The film also cracked the Netflix Global Top Ten at #10 despite only being available in the US.
- The film was produced in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corp Entertainment Liaison Office which offered the filmmakers the technical advisement, vehicles, equipment, Marines, and the opportunity to shoot at Camp Pendleton for free.
- The images in the end credits all feature real veterans who are part of the Warriors and Quiet Waters fishing experiences.
- Producer Scott MacLeod is an Army veteran.
- The wristwatch worn by Sinqua Walls is a tan Casio G-Shock GA-700UC-5A.
- The film won the Valor Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.
- The film has a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews.
- Owen Gleiberman of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote that it “has a rote TV-movie look and a few bland and rambling passages. But it delivers a truth about those who have served, about the reality of the demons that can linger in them, that’s tough and moving.”
- Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times also gave the film a positive review and wrote, “That said, the movie is worth a look for its lovely and magical fly-fishing sequences and stirring Big Sky vistas (shout out to cinematographer Eve Cohen), as well as its strong cast…”
- Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic awarded the film three stars out of five.
- He wrote, “But through its setting and performances, “Mend the Line” has just enough going for it to recommend it
