Collaborator

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Collaborator

2012

1h 27m

Comedy

Drama

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A playwright (Martin Donovan) in the grip of a creative funk is taken hostage by his mother's loopy neighbor (David Morse).

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Jul 19, 2012

1.5/5

Oddly, it's Donovan's performance here that proves the movie's weakest link, though his writing and helming tie for a close second.

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Adam Nayman

Metro

Jul 17, 2012

3/5

A witty and well-paced thriller.

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Adam Litovitz

Globe and Mail

Jul 17, 2012

2.5/4

Morse and Donovan hold us rapt in this clearly told tale about identity confusion.

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

Dec 17, 2018

Although the film has more than its share of fun with the culture clash between Robert and Gus, it also gives dignity to both of them, weaponizing their ideas and rendering the outcome far less interesting than the path to getting there.

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

Oct 22, 2018

Though apparently written for the screen by writer/director/star Martin Donovan, Collaborator has the feel of a two-man stage production expanded for the big screen. And on some level, it may have actually worked better as a play.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jul 21, 2012

2/4

...the movie's various problems [are] exacerbated by a complete and total absence of suspense or tension.

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Felix T

@RT65172655 Feb 18, 2025

Outstanding acting and a script that keeps you engaged. I would have made the ending more personal.

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Nov 9, 2020

2.1 it’s almost impressive they made a hostage movie this boringggg

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Apr 23, 2014

What Is Most Attractive Are The Non-Conformed Elements. A Quietly Brooding Piano Soundtrack, The Resounded Fatefulness Of Each Character & A Director Who Knows What He's Doing. A Devious But Deeply Thought-Out Take On American Deprivity.

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Mar 28, 2014

Slow moving, but really quite enjoyed this. Interesting story about a writer who returns home to visit his mother after a professional set back. He revisits the girl he left behind and gets into more than he bargained for with the neighbour, a 57 year old man who has never left home and has a few issues of his own. Definitely an original story, and the usual good acting you can expect from Martin Donovan.

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Jan 15, 2014

watching this was a powerful experience for me. Thank you.

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Dec 26, 2013

Why is this listed as a comedy?

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Synopsis

A playwright (Martin Donovan) in the grip of a creative funk is taken hostage by his mother's loopy neighbor (David Morse).

Director: Martin Donovan
Producer: Julien Favre, Luca Matrundola
Screenwriter: Martin Donovan
Distributor: Tribeca Film
Production Co: This Is That Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 8, 2013
Runtime: 1h 27m

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