Speak (2004) movie poster

Speak (2004)

"The Truth Will Change Everything."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 80%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Jessica Sharzer
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (509 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Cast
Kristen Stewart as Melinda Sordino
Elizabeth Perkins as Joyce Sordino
Steve Zahn as Mr. Freeman
Michael Angarano as Dave Petrakis
D. B. Sweeney as Jack Sordino
Hallee Hirsh as Rachel Bruin
Robert John Burke as Mr. Neck
Allison Siko as Heather
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 509 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Speak was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of Speak, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Speak was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Speak is a 2004 drama film directed by Jessica Sharzer. Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party.

But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman. The film has been rated by 509 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Speak 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. Speak (2004) 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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