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Standing Still

Play trailer Poster for Standing Still R,  2005,  1h 30m,  Comedy/ Drama/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 40% 20 Reviews Tomatometer 37% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
40% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 37% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
A chain reaction of confrontations and romantic encounters occurs when college friends reunite for one's wedding.
Standing Still

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Critics Consensus

This coming-of-age film's young, attractive cast helps to mitigate the stultifying dialogue and uninspired direction.

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Erin Clements Time Out Apr 25, 2006
The Swiss-quartz comic timing of the film's ensemble cast makes its neurotic characters more compelling than your average cinematic slackers. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Apr 24, 2006
This is a hit and miss romantic comedy with a few solid laughs and some pretty smart dialogue. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg Zap2it.com Apr 21, 2006
2.5/4
I continue to enjoy Van Der Beek's willingness to play obnoxiously against type -- it turns out as a big-headed hero, he's boring, but as a big-headed ***, he's a funny guy. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews May 8, 2008
3/4
...a progressively endearing effort that boasts several superb performances and a brisk, downright fun sensibility. Go to Full Review
Tony Medley tonymedley.com Sep 23, 2006
3/10
Phil Villarreal Arizona Daily Star Apr 25, 2006
3/4
An independent, dialogue-heavy film that from the looks of it was made more with fun and passion than money. Go to Full Review
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Matthew Cole Weiss

Director

James Van Der Beek

Simon

Mena Suvari

Lana

Colin Hanks

Quentin

Ethan Embry

Donovan

Adam Garcia

Michael

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Standing Still

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Movie Info

Synopsis A chain reaction of confrontations and romantic encounters occurs when college friends reunite for one's wedding.
Director
Matthew Cole Weiss
Producer
Trent Othick, Matthew Perniciaro, Jeff Rice
Screenwriter
Matthew Perniciaro, Timm Sharp
Production Co
Insomnia Entertainment, Rice/Walters Productions
Rating
R (Sexuality|Nudity|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 17, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.8K
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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