The Bounce Back
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| Directed by | Youssef Delara |
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| Based on | The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ben Kufrin |
| Edited by | Youssef Delara |
| Music by | Reza Safinia |
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| Distributed by | Viva Pictures Distribution |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million[2] |
| Box office | $421,404[1] |
The Bounce Back is a 2016 American romantic comedy film directed by Youssef Delara and is loosely inspired by The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn.[3] The film stars Shemar Moore, Nadine Velazquez, Bill Bellamy, Sheryl Underwood, and Kali Hawk. Viva Pictures Distribution released the film on December 9, 2016.[1]
Plot
[edit]Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore), a father, author, and relationship expert is on a book tour promoting his new best-selling book, The Bounce Back. He has everything figured out until he meets the acerbic Kristin Peralta (Nadine Velazquez), a talk show circuit therapist who is convinced that he is nothing but a charlatan. Matthew's life is turned upside down when he inadvertently falls for Kristin and faces the painful truth of his past relationship.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Shemar Moore as Matthew Taylor
- Nadine Velazquez as Kristin Peralta
- Bill Bellamy as Terry Twist
- Sheryl Underwood as Nina
- Kali Hawk as Jessica Williams
- Matthew Willig as Vladamir
- Michael Beach as George
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Ellen
- Nishi Munshi as Haifa
- Denise Boutte as Julie
- Megan Stevenson as Sarah
- Robinne Lee as Sam
- Nadja Alaya as Aleya Taylor
Release
[edit]The Bounce Back was released on December 9, 2016, in the United States in 615 theaters.
Box office
[edit]The Bounce Back was released alongside Office Christmas Party along with the wide expansions of Miss Sloane and Nocturnal Animals, and was expected to gross $1.3 million from 615 theaters in its opening weekend.[5] However, it only grossed $227,354 in its opening weekend, making it the 31st worst opening for a wide release in movie history.[6] The film grossed $321,910 in the United States and Canada and $99,494 in other territories for a worldwide total of $421,404.
Reception
[edit]On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67%, based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "The Bounce Back (2016)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ Goldstein, Gregg (27 May 2013). "Latest Celebrity Kickstarter Film Fumble: Shemar Moore". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "The Bounce Back — Cinema & TV". A Word With Aramide. 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen (2016-12-10). "Film Review: 'The Bounce Back'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ Brevet, Brad. "Can 'Office Christmas Party' Topple 'Moana' for #1 at the Weekend Box Office?". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Worst Wide Openings".
- ^ "The Bounce Back (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
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