Greetings from Tim Buckley (2013)
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63% of critics liked it
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61% of users liked it
(586 ratings)
In 1991, a young musician named Jeff Buckley (Penn Badgley, "Gossip Girl," MARGIN CALL) rehearses for his public singing debut at a Brooklyn tribute concert for his father, the late folk singer Tim Buckley. Struggling with the legacy of a man he barely knew, Jeff finds solace in a… More In 1991, a young musician named Jeff Buckley (Penn Badgley, "Gossip Girl," MARGIN CALL) rehearses for his public singing debut at a Brooklyn tribute concert for his father, the late folk singer Tim Buckley. Struggling with the legacy of a man he barely knew, Jeff finds solace in a relationship with an enigmatic young woman (Imogen Poots, 28 WEEKS LATER) working at the show. As they explore New York City, their adventures recall glimpses of Tim's (Ben Rosenfield) own 60s heyday, as he drives cross-country with a girlfriend and finds himself on the verge of stardom. Leading up to the now-legendary show that launched Jeff's own brilliant career, GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY is a poignant mirror portrait of father and son, two of the most beloved singer-songwriters of their generations. -- (C) Tribeca
- Directed By
- Dan Algrant
- Written By
- Emma Sheanshang, Dan Algrant, David Brendel
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 3, 2013 Limited
- Studio
- Tribeca Film
Critic Reviews
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Chris Riemenschneider, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Penn Badgley delivers a pivotal performance as the younger Buckley, coming off with just enough pretentiousness and attitude.
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Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
Algrant's desire to reunite father and son through music is admirable, but "Greetings from Tim Buckley" is too meandering and ethereal to have any lasting impact.
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Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Badgley does a credible take on the signature falsetto that Jeff would later bring to his only album, Grace ...
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William Goss, Film.com
The concert may have seen the reluctant birth of a second-generation rock star, but this movie, if nothing else, is a similarly suitable showcase for its own leading man.
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
In paying homage to two iconic performers, he's given a former small-screen star the chance to announce his own cinematic arrival.
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Cast
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Penn Badgley
as Jeff Buckley
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Imogen Poots
as Allie
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Ben Rosenfield
as Tim, Tim Buckley
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Frank Wood
as Gary, Gary Lucas
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Jennifer Lea Turner
as Jen
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Kate Nash
as Carol
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Isabelle McNally
as Jane
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William Sadler
as Lee, Lee Underwood
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Norbert Leo Butz
as Hal, Hal Wilner
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Jadyn Strand
as Young Linda
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Frank Bello
as Richard, Richard Hell
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Jessica D. Stone
as Janine Nichols
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Tyler Gilham
as Young Lee
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Kemp
as Siren
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Eden
as Siren
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David Schnirman
as C.H.
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Stephen Tyrone Williams
as Carter
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Christoph Manuel
as Milos
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Marian Pinchoff
as Audience Member
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David Lipman
as Frank
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Gary Lucas
as Gary Lucas
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Jason Ralph
as Square Young Man
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Knox Chandler
as House Band Guitar
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Hank Roberts
as House Band Cello Player
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Ratzo Harris
as House Band Bass Player
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Robin Burger
as House Band Keyboard Player
