Ruby Sparks (2012) movie poster

Ruby Sparks (2012)

"She's Out Of His Mind."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 73% (RT: 79%, MC: 67) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama

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Director
Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (1,750 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Paul Dano as Calvin
Zoe Kazan as Ruby
Chris Messina as Harry
Annette Bening as Gertrude
Alia Shawkat as Mabel
Steve Coogan as Langdon Tharp
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 1,750 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 73%.
Overview
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing โ€“ as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Ruby Sparks was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Ruby Sparks is a 2012 comedy, romance, fantasy film directed by Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton. Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing โ€“ as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him.

When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person. The film has been rated by 1,750 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Ruby Sparks delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Ruby Sparks (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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People don't seem to get the point of Ruby Sparks
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