Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous

Authors Anonymous

2014Movie92 minEnglish

When a dysfunctional group of unpublished writers accept Hannah into their fold, the last thing they expect is her overnight success. Can these lovable misfits achieve their artistic dreams and avoid killing one another in the process?

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Ellie KannerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling writer joins a support group for authors, only to discover that the group's charismatic leader is secretly plagiarizing the work of its members. She must then find a way to expose him while navigating the complexities of the literary world and her own creative doubts.

Critical Reception

Authors Anonymous received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some appreciated its satirical take on the publishing industry and the performances of its cast, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be uneven. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise is promising, but its execution falls flat.
  • Performances are a highlight, particularly from the supporting cast.
  • The humor is often too broad and lacks subtlety.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a mildly entertaining satire that didn't quite live up to its potential. Some appreciated the concept and the acting, but many felt the story was unoriginal and the comedic moments didn't consistently land.

Fun Fact

The film features one of Dennis Farina's final roles, as he passed away in 2013 before the film's release in 2014.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch at best, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. This is one of those movies that looks like it is written for writers, and it's not that its bad, but the target audience shifts away from people that normally watch ...