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Neo Ned is a 2005 American independent romance comedy film starring Jeremy Renner, Gabrielle Union, Sally Kirkland, Cary Elwes, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Ethan Suplee. It was written by Tim Boughn and directed by Van Fischer.
Synopsis
The film stars Jeremy Renner as Ned Nelson, a white power skinhead who ends up in a mental institution where he meets Rachael (Gabrielle Union), a black woman claiming to be the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler. The unlikely couple's hookup leads them down a shocking road to recovery.
Cast
Jeremy Renner as Ned Nelson
Gabrielle Union as Rachael
Sally Kirkland as Shelly Nelson
Cary Elwes as Dr. Magnuson
Eddie Kaye Thomas as Joey
Ethan Suplee as Orderly Johnny
Giuseppe Andrews as Josh
Steve Railsback as Mr. Day
Richard Riehle as Officer Roy Pendleton
Michael Shamus Wiles as Lou "Luke" Nelson / Ned's Dad
Anthony Morgann as Social Worker
Reception
Mark Olsen gave the film 3.5 out of five in his Los Angeles Times review, where he wrote, "It's a little rough around the edges, to be sure, but with such strong lead performances there is something irresistible in the film's audaciously straight-faced portrayal of such an unlikely relationship." Variety reviewer John Anderson also reviewed the film favorably, writing, "Neo Ned may be ludicrous on paper, but it has what fans of independent film are looking for -- atmosphere, humanity and just a dash of fantastic drama." Film Threat writer Mark Bell gave the film 4.5 out of 5, writing, "Never boring, never pretentious, never preachy, Neo Ned could find its place alongside some of the great independent romance films of all time, if enough people are able to catch a glimpse of it."
The film's treatment of its subject matter and tone was criticized, with Jasmyne Keimig writing that "The disgust over Neo Ned is rightfully deserved. The movie carelessly throws around the n-word and other acts of violence for humor" and L.A. Weekly writer Matthew Duersten stating, "The problem lies in the film's inability to decide whether such loaded images are funny in a Farrelly Brothers/Dave Chapelle [sic] kind of way or if they mean something deeper."
Gabrielle Union expressed dissatisfaction with her performance in this film over Twitter.
Awards
To date, the film has won 10 film awards, out of 10 total nominations.
= 2005
=Slamdance Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature
= 2006
=Ashland Independent Film Festival
Best Feature Film
Newport Beach Film Festival
Outstanding Achievement in Directing, Van Fischer
Palm Beach International Film Festival
Best Actor, Jeremy Renner
Best Actress, Gabrielle Union
Best Director, Van Fischer
Best Feature
San Diego Film Festival
Best Screenplay - Tim Boughn
Audience Award - Best Narrative Feature
Sarasota Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature
Film release
After three years of festival screenings (from 2005's Tribeca Film Festival premiere to 2008's Suppository Films Reelblack Festival), the film premiered on Starz on August 19, 2008. It was picked up for distribution by CodeBlack Entertainment, which released the film on DVD on December 2, 2008.
References
External links
Neo Ned at IMDb
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- Jeremy Renner
- Tatum McCann
- Luddite
- Cary Elwes
- Perang Dingin
- Realisme (hubungan internasional)
- Invasi Ukraina oleh Rusia
- Konstruktivisme (hubungan internasional)
- Filsafat Bahasa
- Stasiun Pasar Senen
- Neo Ned
- Jeremy Renner
- Gabrielle Union
- List of skinhead films
- Ethan Suplee
- List of awards and nominations received by Jeremy Renner
- Jessica Barth
- Aisha Hinds
- Ned Beatty
- Cary Elwes
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