The Martini Shot
| The Martini Shot | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Stephen Wallis |
| Written by | Stephen Wallis |
| Produced by | Stephen Wallis Emma Owen Angelo Paletta Susan Ilot Michael Godfrey Russ De Jong |
| Starring | Matthew Modine Stuart Townsend Fiona Glascott Morgana Robinson Jason London John Cleese Derek Jacobi |
| Cinematography | Russ De Jong |
| Edited by | Russ De Jong |
| Music by | Alain Mayrand |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Countries | Ireland Canada |
| Language | English |
The Martini Shot is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Stephen Wallis and starring Matthew Modine, Stuart Townsend, Fiona Glascott, Morgana Robinson, Jason London, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
Plot
Cast
- Matthew Modine as Steve
- Fiona Glascott as Mary
- Stuart Townsend as Philip
- John Cleese as Dr. Auyeung
- Derek Jacobi as Errol
- Jason London as Chet
- Morgana Robinson as Dr. Ehm
- Catriona Loughlin as Shannon
- Cat Hostick as Rose
Production
The film was shot in Ireland before the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Release
The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 13, 2023.[2]
Reception
Davide Abbatescianni of Cineuropa gave the film a positive review and wrote, “These days, it’s extremely rare to find such a small film with such a big heart. With tact, creativity and simplicity, Stephen Wallis has crafted a beautiful picture about life, death, love and art…”[3]
Nikki Baughan of Screen International gave the film a negative review, calling it “…an infuriatingly opaque, unrelentingly pretentious narrative…”[4]
References
- ^ Ritman, Alex (July 13, 2023). "'The Martini Shot' Star Fiona Glascott on Playing Producer to Matthew Modine's God-Like Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (July 13, 2023). "Could the Galway Film Fleadh Be the First Festival Impacted if SAG-AFTRA Votes to Strike?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (July 26, 2023). "Review: The Martini Shot". Cineuropa. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Baughan, Nikki (July 13, 2023). "'The Martini Shot': Galway Review". Screen International. Retrieved December 9, 2025.