Small Engine Repair (film)

Small Engine Repair is a 2021 American black comedy drama film written and directed by John Pollono based on Pollono's play of the same name.

Small Engine Repair
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Pollono
Screenplay byJohn Pollono
Based onSmall Engine Repair
by John Pollono
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatt Mitchell
Edited by
  • Christopher Robin Bell
  • David Moritz
Music byKathryn Kluge
Kim Allen Kluge
Production
companies
Tapestry Films
Whitewater Films
TMWRK
Underground Films
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)
Running time
103 minutes
LanguageEnglish
Box office$110,995[1]

Plot

The seemingly casual reunion of three old friends at an out-of-the-way repair shop masks a hidden agenda fueled by the arrival of a privileged young frat boy.

Cast
  • Jon Bernthal as Terrance Swaino
    • Hunter Jones as Young Terrance Swaino
  • John Pollono as Frank Romanowski
    • Zachary Hernandez as Young Frank Romanowski
  • Shea Whigham as Packie Hanrahan
  • Spencer House as Chad Walker
  • Jordana Spiro as Karen Delgado
  • Ciara Bravo as Crystal Romanowski
    • Nina Peterson as Young Crystal Romanowski
      • Addie Bernthal as 4-Year-Old Crystal Romanowski
  • Josh Helman as Anthony Romanowski
  • Michael Redfield as Tommy Hanrahan
  • Ashlie Atkinson as Diane Swaino
  • Jenna Lamia as Patty Swaino
  • Joshua Bitton as Lawrence Swaino
  • Shannon Esper as Judy Swaino
  • John Rothman as Mr. Walker
  • Ajna Jai as Afnahn
  • Tom Draper as Mikey, The Bartender
  • Jennifer Pollono as Dottie
  • James Badge Dale as "Badge"
  • James Ransone as P.J.

Production

First announced in January 2019,[2] a film adaptation of the play Small Engine Repair was produced early that year. Production began in February 2019 outside of New York City, namely in Yonkers and Tappan, New York.[3][4] Although, some establishing shots were taken in Manchester, New Hampshire, the city where the film takes place.

The film was penned and directed by John Pollono and produced by Peter Abrams, Jon Bernthal, Rick Rosenthal, and Noah Rothman.[5] Pollono and Bernthal reprise their roles from the original production and Shea Whigham and Spencer House portray Packie and Chad, respectively. Michael Redfield and Josh Helman, who both starred in the original production, are in the film as new characters. Additionally, Jennifer Pollono, the original costume designer, and Sophie Pollono, her daughter with John Pollono, also have roles in the film.

Release

The adaptation was slated to premiere in March 2020 as part of the SXSW Festival's Narrative Spotlight.[6] Following the cancellation of the festival that year, the premiere was put on hold. The film instead premiered on the 2020 SXSW Online Festival.[7] Small Engine Repair was released in theaters by Vertical Entertainment on September 10, 2021.[8][9]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 78% approval rating based on 49 reviews with an average rating of 7.2/10.[10]

References
  1. "Small Engine Repair (2021)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  2. Production Weekly [@prodweek] (2019-01-12). "Jon Bernthal @jonnybernthal joins the feature adaptation of @JohnPollono's play SMALL ENGINE REPAIR" (Tweet). Retrieved 2019-12-03 – via Twitter.
  3. Jennifer Pollono [@jenpollono] (February 11, 2019). "Stealing this image from @terryroth! It made my morning! Go get it boys! @kelsey_lloyd keep them warm and caffeinated....make us proud". Retrieved December 3, 2019 – via Instagram.
  4. "Jon Bernthal: 'Honor of my career' is working with vets". UPI. October 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  5. "Small Engine Repair". ProductionList.com. Film & Television Industry Alliance. 2019-01-14. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. "SXSW: Judd Apatow Returns With 'The King of Staten Island'; Apple TV+ Debuts 'Central Park'". The Hollywood Reporter. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
  7. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2020-04-03). "Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: 'Small Engine Repair' Filmmakers John Pollono & Jon Bernthal Still Hellbent On Theatrical Release After SXSW Setback". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
  8. Goldsmith, Jill (2021-07-08). "Vertical Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights To John Pollono's 'Small Engine Repair'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  9. "Jon Bernthal & Shea Whigham in 'Small Engine Repair' Film Trailer". FirstShowing.net. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  10. "Small Engine Repair", Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved October 27, 2021
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