Goliath (film)

Goliath is a 2019 Canadian drama film written, directed, and produced by Luke Villemaire. It stars Jessica Sipos, Michelle Mylett, Jon Cor, and Shannon Kook. Sipos plays Robin Walker, who has to confront her harsh family when she returns home for the funeral of her father.

Goliath
Film poster
Directed byLuke Villemaire
Written byLuke Villemaire
Produced bySheetal Maya Nanda
Shannon Kook
Luke Villemaire
StarringJessica Sipos
Michelle Mylett
Jon Cor
Shannon Kook
CinematographyJordan Kennington
Edited byCraig Jay
Brittney Hockley
Music bySpencer Creaghan
Production
company
Twin 27 Productions
Running time
93 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Villemaire conceived the film while he was a student at Ryerson University.[1] More than $50,000 was raised through crowdfunding for the film.[1] Filming took place in Quinte West, Ontario, in 2016.[2] Goliath premiered at the Forest City Film Festival in October 2019 and was released on video on demand in February 2023.[3]

Cast

Reception

Bradley Gibson of Film Threat gave the film a 7 out of 10, writing, "Villemaire’s film would feel like a retread of the familiar prodigal child trope that pops up more often than it should if not for the strength of the performances. Sipos inhabits Robin artfully. In fact, all the roles are played with raw authenticity. Also, the cinematography and music production values are high, and the lighting stands out. There are many beautiful shots of the landscape and the water."[4]

References
  1. Asmaa Toor. "Film alum takes feature film from the classroom to the big screen". Toronto Metropolitan University. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. Joel Rubinoff (February 25, 2023). "Kitchener filmmaker completes film after seven years ... with a little help from his friends". The Record. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. Alex Billington (January 29, 2023). "Brief Teaser for Family Secret Drama 'Goliath' Starring Jessica Sipos". First Showing. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. Bradley Gibson (February 6, 2023). "Goliath". Film Threat. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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