Pending Title
Pending Title

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Pending Title

2009
Movie
2 min
English

Experimental middle school short

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users69%
Director: Michael Patrick JannGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A quirky independent comedy, 'Pending Title' follows the misadventures of a man who decides to build a giant ark in his backyard, believing the end of the world is imminent. As he gathers a motley crew of eccentric helpers, their ambitious project takes unexpected and humorous turns, testing their resolve and sanity.

Critical Reception

While 'Pending Title' garnered some positive attention for its unique premise and offbeat humor, it received a mixed reception from critics. Many praised its originality and the performances, particularly Jeffrey Tambor's eccentric lead, but some found its pacing uneven and its comedic tone occasionally too niche.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and absurdist humor.

  • Jeffrey Tambor's performance as the visionary builder is a highlight.

  • Some critics found the film's pacing and execution to be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and humorous approach to a doomsday scenario, with many enjoying the quirky characters and Tambor's performance. However, some viewers found the film's peculiar style and plot progression to be less engaging.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Arbor Ellis' before being changed to 'Pending Title' during production.

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