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The 2014 thriller film directed by Jean-Baptiste Léonetti was originally titled 'Beyond the Reach'.
Answer: False
The film directed by Jean-Baptiste Léonetti, released in 2014, was originally titled 'The Reach' before being renamed 'Beyond the Reach'.
Russell Carpenter was the cinematographer for 'Beyond the Reach'.
Answer: True
Russell Carpenter, known for his work on other films, served as the cinematographer for 'Beyond the Reach'.
The musical score for 'Beyond the Reach' was composed by Stephen Susco.
Answer: False
The musical score for 'Beyond the Reach' was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe, not by screenwriter Stephen Susco.
Furthur Films and Literal Media were the production companies behind 'Beyond the Reach'.
Answer: True
Furthur Films and Literal Media are credited as the production companies responsible for 'Beyond the Reach'.
Who is credited with writing the screenplay for 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: Stephen Susco
Stephen Susco is credited with writing the screenplay for the film 'Beyond the Reach'.
Who composed the musical score for 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: Dickon Hinchliffe
The musical score for 'Beyond the Reach' was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is based on a novel by Stephen Susco.
Answer: False
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is based on the novel 'Deathwatch' by Robb White, not on a work by Stephen Susco, who wrote the screenplay.
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is an original screenplay with no literary source.
Answer: False
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is based on the novel 'Deathwatch' by Robb White, and therefore is not an original screenplay with no literary source.
Which novel serves as the basis for the film 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: Deathwatch by Robb White
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is adapted from the 1972 novel 'Deathwatch' written by Robb White.
Michael Douglas portrayed the character of the young hunting guide, Ben, in 'Beyond the Reach'.
Answer: False
Michael Douglas portrayed the wealthy hunter John Madec, while Jeremy Irvine played the role of the young hunting guide, Ben.
Michael Douglas joined the cast after filming had already been completed.
Answer: False
Michael Douglas joined the cast in September 2013, around the time filming commenced, not after it was completed.
Ronny Cox played the role of the hunting guide Ben.
Answer: False
Ronny Cox portrayed Sheriff J. Robb in 'Beyond the Reach'; the role of the hunting guide Ben was played by Jeremy Irvine.
Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irvine portray the main characters involved in the film's central conflict.
Answer: True
Michael Douglas, as John Madec, and Jeremy Irvine, as Ben, portray the central characters engaged in the film's primary conflict.
Who portrays the young hunting guide, Ben, in the film?
Answer: Jeremy Irvine
The role of the young hunting guide, Ben, in 'Beyond the Reach' is portrayed by actor Jeremy Irvine.
Who played Sheriff J. Robb in 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: Ronny Cox
The character of Sheriff J. Robb in 'Beyond the Reach' was portrayed by actor Ronny Cox.
John Madec intended to hunt a rare desert bighorn sheep during his trip.
Answer: True
John Madec's stated intention for the hunting trip was to pursue and hunt a rare desert bighorn sheep.
Madec destroyed Ben's satellite phone and forced him to strip, leaving him unarmed in the desert.
Answer: True
After Ben refused to cover up the prospector's death, Madec destroyed Ben's emergency transponder and forced him to leave the desert naked and unarmed.
Ben used a hunting knife and his knowledge of the terrain to defeat John Madec.
Answer: False
Ben defeated John Madec using a wrist-brace slingshot he found, not a hunting knife. He was left unarmed by Madec.
Laina, Ben's girlfriend, shot and killed John Madec after he escaped police custody.
Answer: True
After escaping police custody, John Madec confronted Ben and Laina. Laina then shot and killed Madec with a firearm that Ben had taught her to use.
Ben taught Laina how to use the firearm that she later used against Madec.
Answer: True
Ben had previously instructed Laina on the use of a firearm, which she later employed to defend herself and Ben by shooting John Madec.
Ben vowed that the prospector Charlie would receive justice after his death.
Answer: True
Upon discovering the death of the prospector Charlie, Ben vowed that Charlie would not die without justice.
Madec planned to frame Ben for Charlie's murder by claiming Ben had gone mad.
Answer: True
Madec intended to frame Ben for Charlie's murder by fabricating a story that Ben had become mentally unstable, shot Charlie, and then wandered off alone.
John Madec readily showed Ben his permit for hunting the endangered sheep.
Answer: False
When Ben inquired about the permit for hunting the endangered sheep, John Madec did not readily show it; instead, he offered Ben a sum of money.
What endangered animal does John Madec plan to hunt?
Answer: Desert bighorn sheep
John Madec's objective during his hunting trip was to hunt an endangered desert bighorn sheep.
What tragic event occurs involving John Madec and an old prospector?
Answer: Madec accidentally shoots and kills the prospector.
During the hunting trip, John Madec accidentally discharges his firearm and fatally shoots an old prospector named Charlie.
What did John Madec offer Ben in exchange for covering up the prospector's death?
Answer: Financing for college and a high-paying job.
John Madec offered Ben financing for his college education, specifically a finance major, and a high-paying job as incentives to cover up the prospector's death.
After Ben refused his deal, what did Madec do to ensure Ben's compliance?
Answer: He destroyed Ben's emergency transponder and threatened him with a rifle.
When Ben refused the deal, Madec destroyed Ben's emergency transponder and threatened him with a rifle, ordering him to disrobe and leave into the desert.
What items did Ben find among Charlie's belongings to aid his survival?
Answer: A slingshot and marbles.
Among Charlie's buried belongings, Ben discovered a wrist-brace slingshot and marbles, which he utilized for survival and defense.
How did Ben ultimately defeat John Madec in the desert?
Answer: By outsmarting him with the slingshot.
Ben ultimately defeated John Madec by employing his resourcefulness and the wrist-brace slingshot he had found to outmaneuver and incapacitate him.
The world premiere of 'Beyond the Reach' took place at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014.
Answer: False
The world premiere of 'Beyond the Reach' occurred at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2014, not at the Sundance Film Festival.
Lionsgate Films and Roadside Attractions were the distributors for 'Beyond the Reach' in the United States.
Answer: True
Lionsgate Films and Roadside Attractions jointly handled the distribution of 'Beyond the Reach' within the United States.
The film 'Beyond the Reach' was released exclusively in theaters on April 17, 2015.
Answer: False
The film 'Beyond the Reach' was released simultaneously in theaters and on-demand on April 17, 2015, not exclusively in theaters.
The total box office gross for 'Beyond the Reach' exceeded $5 million.
Answer: False
The total worldwide box office gross for 'Beyond the Reach' was reported as $1.1 million, which did not exceed $5 million.
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes generally gave 'Beyond the Reach' positive reviews, with over 60% approval.
Answer: False
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave 'Beyond the Reach' generally negative reviews, with only 36% approval, falling short of the 60% threshold.
Metacritic assigned 'Beyond the Reach' a score of 65 out of 100, indicating mixed reviews.
Answer: False
Metacritic assigned 'Beyond the Reach' a score of 34 out of 100, which indicates generally unfavorable reviews, not mixed reviews.
Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic praised 'Beyond the Reach' as a compelling thriller.
Answer: False
Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic reviewed 'Beyond the Reach' negatively, calling it a 'misfire' and awarding it two out of five stars.
Tirdad Derakhshani of The Philadelphia Inquirer found the characters in 'Beyond the Reach' to be well-developed.
Answer: False
Tirdad Derakhshani of The Philadelphia Inquirer described the characters in 'Beyond the Reach' as 'paper-thin' and gave the film two out of four stars.
Linda Barnard of the Toronto Star described 'Beyond the Reach' as 'entertaining escapist fun'.
Answer: True
Linda Barnard of the Toronto Star gave 'Beyond the Reach' three out of four stars, characterizing it as 'entertaining escapist fun'.
The Los Angeles Times lauded 'Beyond the Reach' as a gripping and logical thriller.
Answer: False
Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times criticized 'Beyond the Reach' as a grueling, unsatisfying thriller that fails the logic test spectacularly.
Joe Neumaier of the New York Daily News gave 'Beyond the Reach' a high rating, praising its strong narrative.
Answer: False
Joe Neumaier of the New York Daily News gave 'Beyond the Reach' a low rating of one out of five stars, criticizing its lack of spine and the director's uncertainty regarding the genre.
The U.S. distribution rights for the film were acquired for $1.1 million.
Answer: False
The U.S. distribution rights for 'Beyond the Reach' were acquired for $2.2 million, not $1.1 million.
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is classified as a comedy-drama.
Answer: False
The film 'Beyond the Reach' is classified as an American thriller, not a comedy-drama.
Where did 'Beyond the Reach' have its world premiere?
Answer: 39th Toronto International Film Festival
The world premiere of 'Beyond the Reach' took place at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2014.
What was the release strategy for 'Beyond the Reach' in the US?
Answer: Simultaneous release in theaters and on-demand.
In the United States, 'Beyond the Reach' was released simultaneously in theaters and on-demand platforms.
What is the reported running time of the film 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: 91 minutes
The film 'Beyond the Reach' has a reported running time of 91 minutes.
How did 'Beyond the Reach' perform commercially at the box office?
Answer: It grossed a total of $1.1 million.
Commercially, 'Beyond the Reach' performed modestly, grossing a total of $1.1 million worldwide at the box office.
What was the critical consensus for 'Beyond the Reach' on Rotten Tomatoes?
Answer: Promises genre pleasures but delivers a misguided story.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for 'Beyond the Reach' stated that the film promises genre pleasures but ultimately delivers a misguided story.
What does the Metacritic score of 34/100 for 'Beyond the Reach' signify?
Answer: Generally unfavorable reviews.
A Metacritic score of 34 out of 100 signifies that 'Beyond the Reach' received generally unfavorable reviews from critics.
Which publication described 'Beyond the Reach' as a 'misfire'?
Answer: The Arizona Republic
Bill Goodykoontz, writing for The Arizona Republic, described 'Beyond the Reach' as a 'misfire' in his review.
According to The Washington Post, what was a key failing of 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: The film collapses into clichés in the final act.
According to Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post, a key failing of 'Beyond the Reach' was that the film collapses into clichés during its final act.
What positive aspect did the Toronto Star note about 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: Michael Douglas was in his element and the film was escapist fun.
The Toronto Star noted that Michael Douglas was in his element and described the film as 'entertaining escapist fun'.
What was the acquisition price for the U.S. distribution rights of 'Beyond the Reach'?
Answer: $2.2 million
The U.S. distribution rights for 'Beyond the Reach' were acquired for $2.2 million.
Filming for 'Beyond the Reach' took place in Los Angeles and Santa Fe.
Answer: False
Filming for 'Beyond the Reach' occurred in Farmington and Shiprock, New Mexico, not in Los Angeles or Santa Fe.
John Madec drove a standard Mercedes-Benz sedan during the initial hunting trip.
Answer: False
John Madec drove a high-end, all-terrain Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 vehicle, not a standard sedan, at the beginning of the film.
The title 'Beyond the Reach' might refer to the remote location or the moral boundaries crossed by characters.
Answer: True
The title 'Beyond the Reach' can be interpreted as referring to the film's extreme desert setting or the transgression of moral boundaries by the characters.
In which New Mexico locations was 'Beyond the Reach' filmed?
Answer: Farmington and Shiprock
'Beyond the Reach' was filmed in the New Mexico locations of Farmington and Shiprock.
What luxury vehicle did John Madec drive at the start of the film?
Answer: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6
At the beginning of the film, John Madec drives a high-end, all-terrain Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6.
What does the film's title, 'Beyond the Reach', potentially symbolize within the plot?
Answer: The extreme location and the moral boundaries crossed by characters.
The title 'Beyond the Reach' may symbolize the film's remote desert setting or the characters' transgression of ethical and moral boundaries.