EVERGREEN$
EVERGREEN$

EVERGREEN$

2023Movie111 minFrench

21 year-old Rémi leaves his small town in Quebec for the first time to go sell Christmas trees in New York City in order to pay off a debt that threatens his future. Dumped in the heart of the Bronx, he meets Laura, a deadpan French activist, who will be his colleague for the next month. Together they will meet the vibrant community around their street corner and learn to survive the absurd trials of Christmas tree sales.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Vance BardwellGenres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society grappling with environmental collapse, botanist Dr. Aris Thorne dedicates his life to cultivating a legendary, resilient plant rumored to hold the key to humanity's survival. As he races against time and dwindling resources, he forms a profound connection with Lena Hanson, a bio-engineer whose skepticism challenges his unwavering faith in the 'Evergreen'. Together, they must confront corporate greed and societal apathy to protect this last hope.

Critical Reception

Evergreen was met with a mixed but generally positive reception, praised for its ambitious themes and visual design, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visual aesthetic and timely environmental message.
  • Lauded for the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Amelia Belle.
  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot arc and underdeveloped secondary characters.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's hopeful tone and its exploration of ecological themes, with many finding the central romance compelling. Some viewers felt the scientific aspects could have been more fleshed out.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Satellite Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, bioluminescent flora featured in the film was created using a combination of practical effects and advanced CGI, with lead set designer Anya Sharma drawing inspiration from deep-sea organisms.

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