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Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. It involves life-altering permanents and poorly-made toupees. Obstacles to daily survival ensue.Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. It involves life-altering permanents and poorly-made toupees. Obstacles to daily survival ensue.Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. It involves life-altering permanents and poorly-made toupees. Obstacles to daily survival ensue.
Eleanor Buchanan Duffey
- Mary John
- (as Ellie Duffy)
- Director
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I had the pleasure of seeing this movie at the VA film festival and was so pleasantly surprised at how funny, light heart-ed, and family friendly (13 and up) it was. I understand why more females are rating this movie higher, because I could not see my husband and his buddies relating to it. (no guns,explosions or man man stuff) But if you want to see a smart,feel good, laugh out loud, and have a good time movie this is it. I laughed so much, I totally had, that hair at that age. I am going with my two daughters to see Permanent when opens in LA, I think it is going to be a great fun girls night out. I love Patricia Arquette in this movie and Rainn Wilson completely broke out of his "Dwight role" I can not believe he was funnier than expected. Kira McLean was such a great little actress, really funny and held her own with such large names working on this film, I look forward to seeing more from her.
I cannot comprehend the score here. This movie is sweet, funny, and well-done. Please give it a chance.
This is a multi-layered coming of age story. We see all the characters go through changes, learning and growing and maturing. There is a scene near the end featuring a minor character that was absolutely wonderful. If you like indie movies that make you feel happy after, watch this!
This is a multi-layered coming of age story. We see all the characters go through changes, learning and growing and maturing. There is a scene near the end featuring a minor character that was absolutely wonderful. If you like indie movies that make you feel happy after, watch this!
As someone who grew up in the 1980's and 90's, this movie really takes me back. It has a lot of wholesome life filled lessons and values with a lot of heart, just like the shows and movies of 30 years ago. The story is very simple, but has a lot of complexity between characters. The scriptwriting of the humour is taylored for modern audiences, but avoids the vulgarity that comes with comedies today. There isn't any big laugh out loud moments, but rather a steady stream of smirk happy moments that doesn't get monotonous. This is the kind of film you can watch as a family comprised of almost any and all age group.
Seen at the 2017 Twin Cities Film Festival, Permanent is a funny, charming movie about a family feeling uncomfortable as they start in a new town, based on the director's real-life experiences. Kira McLean is amazing, and Rainn Wilson and Patricia Arquette play off each other very well! Touches on racism.
I find myself wishing that this film could be seen nationally by all my friends, and again in the Twin Cities theaters. Also, I would like to see a toll-free number/contact added for assistance if someone is being bullied.
I find myself wishing that this film could be seen nationally by all my friends, and again in the Twin Cities theaters. Also, I would like to see a toll-free number/contact added for assistance if someone is being bullied.
A coming of age story with genuine characters where the child isn't the only one growing up. Patricia Arquette's performance is so effective that I felt her character's awkwardness. However, the story arc and resolution feels a little too easy, especially in a film where
the characters are so realistic and genuine.
Did you know
- TriviaElainey Bass's debut.
- GoofsWhen Aurelie drops a plate it breaks. When she picks it up it's whole again.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Conan: Rainn Wilson/Angela Kinsey/Ivan Decker (2017)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Bigoudis et permanente
- Filming locations
- Richmond, Virginia, USA(Filming City)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,847
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,722
- Dec 17, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $12,847
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Bigoudis et Permanente (2017) officially released in India in English?
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