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ACTOR
Marc MaronJon BassMichaela WatkinsJillian Bell
DIRECTOR
Lynn Shelton
SYNOPSICS
Sword of Trust (2019) is a English movie. Lynn Shelton has directed this movie. Marc Maron,Jon Bass,Michaela Watkins,Jillian Bell are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2019. Sword of Trust (2019) is considered one of the best Comedy,Drama movie in India and around the world.
Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she receives is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
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Sword of Trust (2019) Reviews
Not a comic book movie, thank goodness!
If you ever listen to Marc Maron's podcast, WTF, this is a movie you won't want to miss. Also for fans of the Netflix series Glow, you're already familiar with Marc's accessible, honest work on the little screen. Don't believe any of the negative reviews for this film. Marc's performance is a tour-de-force, just check out the New York Times review of this original masterpiece. It's a quirky comedy, perfect for summer. Expertly directed with a wonderful tone, the film is worth watching twice, at least. Come on people, do we all just need to keep seeing pre-awareness content out of the Marvel universe which is sucking the life force and brain cells from us all? Rally around original movies that feature real talent and genuine craftsmanship. Also Marc plays all the guitar on the soundtrack and it's nice to hear.
"Mumublecore" and "no script' are often not art, they are as often excuses for awful films like this
Firstly this film is awful, about as funny as a root canal, and more tedious. I am certain that the only people giving it a passing grade of over three stars must be the poor put upon family members of the film's makers. Faux "authenticity" by having no script and non-actors (or lousy actors) serves whose interests? The audiences? Certainly not. I have a lot of tolerance for low budget production, but not when there is no redeeming positive factor. GCI is expensive, but interesting storyline, characters or dialogue are not expensive. This clunker has none. The "alternative reality" is present alright: someone with no talent went to film school and thinks that alone will suffice. It doesn't.
Lynn Shelton does a good job with her first film made outside the Pacific Northwest
Cynthia (Jillian Bell) and her wife Mary (Michaela Watkins) visit Alabama, and learn that Cynthia has inherited a Civil War sword from her grandfather. They try to sell it to pawn shop owner Mel (Marc Maron), while Mel's slacker employee Nathaniel (Jon Bass) observes. But there's something special about the sword, which leads them to artifact collector "Kingpin" (David Bakkedahl). 7 Good The story, by Lynn Shelton and Mike O'Brien, is a rather silly, but makes an excellent framework for comedy improvisation. A story revision based on a script note added a nice touch of respect for southerners. Shelton does a very good job of directing. The main cast all deliver excellent comedy and good dramatic performances; Shelton herself is very good in a small dramatic role. Maron provides very good music. Overall, I rate the film good. Languages: English. Rating: I don't think this film has a US rating (yet), but I'd guess it would rate a "R", for language.
funny, sincere indie film
A small town Alabama pawn shop dealer (Maron) is presented with an intriguing item one day by an incredulous couple (Bell and Watkins) - an antique sword with paperwork attesting to the "fact" that the South won the Civil War. A strange and entertaining adventure ensues as the 3 join forces with a kid who works at the pawn shop (Bass) to try and find a high-end buyer for the unique relic from a time that didn't really even exist. Quirky without being contrived, funny and tight (88 minutes - I saw it with a post-film Q&A where director Shelton said "a comedy should be 90 minutes"), the film serves as a tailor-made vehicle for the strengths of its main protagonist (Maron) and a small, solid supporting cast. Much of the dialogue was improvised, yet none of it feels forced, and it also manages to poke fun at the culture of "alternative facts" which is slowly seeping into all corners of society without being malicious (making one of the GOOD guys an unapologetic flat-earther helps to spread the sympathy/blame around). Worth a watch on screens big or small. Watkins and Bell have a nice chemistry, Bass plays a simpleton a bit TOO convincingly, and, despite the fact that he regularly self-deprecates to the contrary on his podcast, Maron is really coming into his own as an actor.
offbeat sword play
Greetings again from the darkness. Lynn Shelton has put together a very successful career that began with her contributions to the early days of mumblecore (Andrew Bujalski, the Duplass brothers, et al). Along with her filmmaking, she has mixed in some fine TV work, including multiple episodes of "GLOW", "Fresh Off the Boat", and "New Girl". This time out, with a script she co-wrote with Mike O'Brien, she stays true to her offbeat roots and love of characters with character. There is a story here, and in fact, it was the synopsis that contributed to me agreeing to review this one ... well that, and the previous work of Ms. Shelton. Cynthia (Jillian Bell) and her partner Mary (Michaela Watkins) have returned to Alabama with the expectation of inheriting Cynthia's grandfather's house. Instead of the house, Cynthia instead walks away with an antique sword, whose accompanying drawing and handwritten letter supposedly prove that the South won the Civil War. A visit to Mel's Pawn Shop begins the process of finding a buyer for the sword. Cranky Mel is played by Marc Maron, best known for his stand-up comedy. As a shop owner, he seems constantly annoyed by his dim bulb employee Nathaniel (Jon Bass). The two couldn't be more different, as Nathaniel spends his work days plugged into conspiracy podcasts (including one run by the film's co-writer Mike O'Brien in a quick cameo). However, it's Nathaniel that discovers the "truthers" who believe the 'South won the war', and are the best possible fit as buyers for Cynthia's sword. Director Shelton makes an appearance as Deirdre, Mel's former lover. As a couple, their rocky history includes significant drug use and little contribution to society. Also appearing is Toby Huss as Hog Jaws, the oddball middleman involved with the sword transaction. "Seinfeld" fans will recall Mr. Huss as "The Wiz" from that popular show. This is a deep cut indie, and the humor will either appeal to you or you'll find it absolutely absurd (or maybe both). The entertainment is derived from the 'little' moments and the manner in which the characters interact. It appears many scenes were improvised, a trait of early Shelton projects, and with such talented comedy actors, it's no wonder. The offbeat story simply exists to give these actors a reason to be funny ... something they do quite well.