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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
2012·Adventure / Comedy / Drama·1h 41m

SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

“Nice knowing you.”

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

Above the Line
Lorene Scafaria·DirectorLorene Scafaria·ScreenplayTim Orr·Director of PhotographyRob Simonsen·Original Music ComposerZene Baker·Editor
Cast
Steve Carell·Dodge PetersenKeira Knightley·Penelope "Penny" LockhartConnie Britton·DianeRob Corddry·WarrenAdam Brody·OwenDerek Luke·Alan SpeckMartin Sheen·Frank PetersenMelanie Lynskey·Karen AmalfiNancy Carell·Linda PetersenWilliam L. Petersen·Trucker
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Lorene Scafaria·Director
Writing· 1
Lorene Scafaria·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Tim Orr·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Zene Baker·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Rob Simonsen·Original Music ComposerJonathan Sadoff·Original Music ComposerBrian Wittle·Boom OperatorTimothy P. Salmon·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 9
Chris L. Spellman·Production DesignKristin M. Burke·Costume DesignKathy Lucas·Set DecorationJeanne Van Phue·Makeup Department HeadDavid LeRoy Anderson·Makeup ArtistGay Perello·Property MasterRandy L. Childs·Construction CoordinatorSean Lira·Set DresserDori Hana Scherer·Art Department Assistant
Production· 9
Joy Gorman Wettels·ProducerSteve Golin·ProducerSteven M. Rales·ProducerMark Roybal·ProducerNicole Brown·Executive ProducerNathan Kahane·Executive ProducerJeanne McCarthy·CastingNicole Abellera Hallman·CastingSharon C. Dietz·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Monica Staggs·StuntsRoxane Griffin·Key Hair StylistPeter Tothpal·Key Hair StylistAngela Gurule·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
55%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI 17%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#336699
#FFCC00
#999999
Mood
Melancholy, Reflective
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman stand side-by-side on a paved road with a small, shaggy dog on a leash between them. Behind them, a city skyline is visible on the left, and a”

comedydramaadventure
Key Elements
DogLeashBooksComet
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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