Notice to Quit movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Notice to Quit

This comedy/drama releases in theaters on September 27, 2024.

RATING: PG-13

LENGTH: 1 hour 31 minutes

Movie Review Mom GRADE: C

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about an out-of-work actor who is struggling as a New York City realtor. His world crashes down on him when his estranged 10-year-old daughter shows up unannounced on his doorstep in the middle of his eviction.

The film was directed and written by Simon Hacker.

THINGS I LIKED:

If you loved Michael Zegen in The Marvelous Mrs. Masel, you’ll enjoy his performance in this starring role too. His character is a total disaster, and he plays it very well.
The rest of the cast does a great job creating very colorful characters too and includes Kasey Bella Suarez, Isabel Arraiza, Eric Berryman, Robert Klein, Michael Angelo Covino, Jaime Zevallos, Victor Verhaeghe, and more.
This movie will make you feel better about your own life.
New York and its insane real estate are highlighted in the film.
Keep watching during the rolling credits for another scene midway.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

This movie was a true slog to sit through. I didn’t like the protagonist at all. Most of the characters committed crimes the entire time. I just wanted the insanity to end.
Based on the protagonist’s history, there is no real promise or hope that he is going to change. I prefer movies that have some character growth.
The title didn’t quite work with the content.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Kids will be extremely bored. So will some adults.
Profanity, including an F-bomb
A father teaches his daughter to be dishonest
We see protestors marching for animal rights and the environment
We see crude graffiti images on billboards

THEMES:

Parenting
Responsibility
Dishonesty
Childhood
Family
Divorce and broken families

FUNNY LINES:

Nothing worth noting.

INTERESTING LINES:

“You could Bxxch about things or you could do something.” – Anna (Kasey Bella Suarez)
“Just because you had a baby doesn’t make you a dad.” – ex-wife (Isabel Arraiza)