Cold Souls
Seen it?2009 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Paul is agonising over his interpretation of 'Uncle Vanya' and, paralysed by anxiety, stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. He enlists their services—only to discover that his soul is the shape and size of a chickpea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sophie Barthes
- Paul GiamattiPaul
- Emily WatsonClaire
- Dina KorzunNina
- David StrathairnDr. Flintstein
- Katheryn WinnickSveta
- Lauren AmbroseStephanie
- Michael StuhlbargHedge Fund Consultant
- Michael TuckerTheatre Director
- Armand SchultzAstrov
- Ted KochINS Officer