Life: Some dissasembly required.
Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father-in-law, Phil (Chris Cooper), to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions.
Davis’ letters catch the attention of customer service rep, Karen (Naomi Watts), and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
Demolition is an American drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Bryan Sipe. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and Chris Cooper. The film was selected to open the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival before getting a limited release on April 8, 2016, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Filming began on September 15, 2014, in New York City.[10] On September 24, Gyllenhaal was spotted on the set while filming some scenes at John F. Kennedy International Airport. On October 6, Gyllenhaal and Watts were spotted on the shores of Coney Island. On October 8, filming was taking place on Greenwich Street in NYC. On July 15, 2015, Fox Searchlight Pictures set the film for a wide release on April 8, 2016.
In the United States and Canada, pre-release tracking suggested the film would gross $2–3 million from 854 theaters in its opening weekend, trailing fellow newcomers The Boss ($20–24 million projection) and Hardcore Henry ($7–10 million projection). It ended up grossing just $1.1 million in its opening weekend, finishing 15th at the box office.
Demolition
Oirected by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Heather Lind, Polly Draper, Brendan Dooling, Hani Avital, Wass Stevens, Celia Au, Nancy Ellen Shore, Tom Kemp
Screenplay by: Bryan Sipe
Production Design by: John Paino
Cinematography by: Yves Bélanger
Film Editing by: Jay M. Glen
Costume Design by: Leah Katznelson
Set Decoration by: Robert Covelman
Art Direction by: Javiera Varas
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior.
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release Date: April 8, 2016
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