Tape (film)

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Movie
German title Tape
Original title Tape
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 2001
length 86 minutes
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Director Richard Linklater
script Stephen Belber
production Alexis Alexanian ,
Anne Walker-McBay ,
Gary Winick
camera Maryse Alberti
cut Sandra Adair
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Tape is an American drama directed by Richard Linklater from 2001 . Stephen Belber wrote the script based on his own play.

action

The action takes place in a motel room. The dealer Vince is visited by his old friend Jon Salter, a documentary writer. They talk about the old days and Amy Randall, who Vince was with back then. Randall and Vince didn't have sex during that time. However, after the relationship ended, she slept with Salter.

Vince says Randall told him she was raped by Salter. It also turns out that Vince is taping the conversation.

Randall comes and joins the conversation. She says she is a prosecutor. The trio discusses the alleged rape. Randall uses her cell phone to call the police, who say she can arrest Vince for drug possession and Salter for rape. She tells the men they only have a few minutes to escape. Salter remains seated while Vince hastily flushes his stash of drugs down the toilet.

Randall reveals she just faked the call and leaves the room.

Reviews

Kevin Thomas wrote in the Los Angeles Times on November 2, 2001 that the film was "a skillful and engaging adaptation of the play ." Linklater does not oppose the theatrical effect of the material, but uses its power. All three representations are " dazzling " (" dazzle ").

Peter Travers wrote in Rolling Stone magazine on November 8, 2001 that the film was " another exciting experiment " by the director. He adapted the play in a snappy and witty tone; the three actors are in top form (" all at the top of their game ").

Awards

Richard Linklater won the Laterna Magica Prize at the Venice International Film Festival in 2001 . Uma Thurman was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in 2002.

background

The film was shot in New York City . It had its world premiere on January 26, 2001 at the Sundance Film Festival ; on September 8, 2001, it was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival . The film was shown in no more than 35 cinemas in the US, grossing around 490 thousand US dollars .

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  1. ↑ Review by Kevin Thomas, accessed July 28, 2007
  2. ^ Review by Peter Travers, accessed July 28, 2007
  3. ^ Filming locations for tape, accessed July 28, 2007
  4. ↑ Tape release dates, accessed July 28, 2007
  5. ↑ Box office / business for tape, accessed July 28, 2007

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