Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
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Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
Directed by: Lynn Shelton
Starring: Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell
Mel (Marc Maron) is a cantankerous pawnshop owner in Alabama who spends most of his time swindling customers while trying and failing to get his man-child employee Nathaniel (Jon Bass) to do any work. When Cynthia (Jillian Bell) and her wife Mary (Michaela Watkins) try to hawk a Civil War-era sword inherited from Cynthia’s recently deceased grandfather, he tries to get the better of them. The sword, however, comes with a convoluted report from Cynthia’s grandfather claiming the relic to be proof the South actually won the war. It isn’t long before the coveted “prover item” draws the attention of overzealous conspiracy theorists and the two duos have to join forces in order to sell the sword to the highest bidder. The journey that ensues takes the ragtag bunch on a tour through the deep South and the minds of the local fanatics who inhabit it. Created from the raw talent of its cast and infused with a lot of heart and laughs, Sword of Trust takes a stab at uncovering emotional truths through moments of hilarity and hits right on the mark.
Starring: Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell
Mel (Marc Maron) is a cantankerous pawnshop owner in Alabama who spends most of his time swindling customers while trying and failing to get his man-child employee Nathaniel (Jon Bass) to do any work. When Cynthia (Jillian Bell) and her wife Mary (Michaela Watkins) try to hawk a Civil War-era sword inherited from Cynthia’s recently deceased grandfather, he tries to get the better of them. The sword, however, comes with a convoluted report from Cynthia’s grandfather claiming the relic to be proof the South actually won the war. It isn’t long before the coveted “prover item” draws the attention of overzealous conspiracy theorists and the two duos have to join forces in order to sell the sword to the highest bidder. The journey that ensues takes the ragtag bunch on a tour through the deep South and the minds of the local fanatics who inhabit it. Created from the raw talent of its cast and infused with a lot of heart and laughs, Sword of Trust takes a stab at uncovering emotional truths through moments of hilarity and hits right on the mark.
This is came out a few weeks back and is playing in select theatres and On Demand. 93% currently on RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sword_of_trust
I watched it over the weekend. I'm a fan of Lynn Shelton's work and I found this one pretty amusing and a funny way to be topical. Maron was perfect for this role.
Last edited by dex14; 04-18-20 at 06:22 AM.
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Re: Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
I have not laughed this hard in a long time.
One of the rare comedies worth seeing.
One of the rare comedies worth seeing.
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Re: Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
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Re: Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
Found it...it is set to record. Thanks.
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Re: Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
Saw this earlier today.
Wasn't a huge fan of the second-half of the film but really enjoyed the first half.
Loved Marc Maron's performance as well as the delivery of Social Commentary.
Wasn't a huge fan of the second-half of the film but really enjoyed the first half.
Loved Marc Maron's performance as well as the delivery of Social Commentary.
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Re: Sword of Trust (2019, D: Lynn Shelton) S: Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Jon Bass
Saw it as well. Very odd, but it did have some good stuff in it. That ending was really weird with the guy trying to stop those Southern right-wing nutjobs. I'm glad they never showed us what the toy room was. As usual, it's always great to see Marc Maron in anything.