‘Carrie Pilby’ Trailer: Bel Powley Is Much Smarter Than You, Also Unhappy
Welcome the museum of American Independent Film. Have you been here before? Oh, good! Then you know that the Middle-Aged Sad Sack Comedian wing is to the left and the Quirky New York Girl Learns How To Break Out Of Her Shell wing is to the right. May I recommend a visit to the latter? There’s a new exhibit on display: the trailer forCarrie Pilby, which featuresDiary of a Teenage GirlstarBel Powleyas a hyper-intelligent, neurotic young woman who learns how to navigate life and love in the Big Apple.
Before you click play on the trailer below, it actually should be noted thatCarrie Pilbyreceived a very warm reception at the Toronto International Film Festival, where critics praised Powley’s performance as the title character even if they felt the movie surrounding her was a bit familiar. Knowing that the buzz around this one was mostly pretty strong will help you grit your teeth as you endure a preview that feels much longer than its 126 seconds and feels like it’s running down an indie rom-com checklist.
Powley has been on the rise recently (she has been in six movies since 2015 and will be in four movies in 2017 alone), so she’s the main draw here. However, she’s surrounded by a cast of recognizable actors, includingNathan LaneandGabriel Byrne. Because this is an indie rom-com, there’s also aSaturday Night Liveveteran on hand in the form ofVanessa Bayer. Did you know that all indie rom-com are required, by law, to cast someone from SNL? It’s not true, but it sure feels like it!
Carrie Pilbyis the feature directorial debut ofSusan Johnson, who is best known for producing movies likeMean CreekandNearing Grace. It will open in limited release onMarch 31, 2017, before becoming available on VOD onApril 4, 2017. Here’s the official synopsis:
