Lily Topples the World is a 2021 American documentary film, which follows acclaimed domino toppler Lily Hevesh as she rises as an artist, role model, and young woman.[2] Directed by Jeremy Workman,[3] the film also marks the producing debut of actress Kelly Marie Tran.[4]
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| Directed by | Jeremy Workman |
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| Starring | Lily Hevesh |
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| Edited by | Jeremy Workman |
| Music by | Carly Comando |
Production company | Wheelhouse Creative |
| Distributed by | Discovery+[1] |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lily Topples the World had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021, where it won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary.[5] Soon after, the film won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2021 San Francisco International Film Festival.[6] In May 2021, it was announced that the documentary was a high-profile acquisition of Discovery+.[1] It was released on Discovery+ for streaming on August 26, 2021, as well as a limited theatrical release on August 27, 2021.[7][8]
Synopsis edit
The film is a coming-of-age story of 20-year-old Lily Hevesh, the world's most acclaimed domino artist and the only woman in her field.
Reception edit
The film was widely praised by critics.[9][10][11][12][13][14] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 47 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.30/10. The website's consensus reads: "A layered look at fame in the digital era, Lily Topples the World benefits immensely from a subject with an uplifting story and immense charm."[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, based on four critics.[16]
Kalyn Corrigan of /Film gave the film a nine out of ten rating, stating that the film is "a much needed serotonin boost that will have you grinning from start to finish".[17]
Awards edit
- South by Southwest, Grand Jury Award Best Documentary[5]
- San Francisco International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Documentary [6]
- 15th Cinema Eye Honors, Audience Choice Prize Nominee and "The Unforgettables" Distinction[18]
References edit
- ^ a b Carey, Matthew (2021-05-14). "Discovery+ Acquires 'Lily Topples The World,' "Can't Miss Doc" On Domino Tipping Sensation Lily Hevesh; Announces Summer Nonfiction Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ^ Bella, Timothy (2021-03-16). "She started posting videos of domino art at age 10. At 1 billion views, she is the 'queen' of dominoes". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Corrigan, Kalyn (19 March 2021). "Lily Topples the World Review: A Beautiful Movie About The World's Greatest Domino Artist". Slashfilm.
- ^ Sun, Rebecca (2021-03-03). "The Resurrection of Kelly Marie Tran: On Surviving 'Star Wars' Bullying, the Pressures of Representation, and 'Raya and the Last Dragon'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (2021-03-19). "SXSW Film Festival: 'The Fallout' And Docu 'Lily Topples The World' Among Jury Award Winners". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b G. Allen Johnson, "SFFilm names ‘Naked Singularity,’ ‘Cuban Dancer,’ ‘Lily Topples the World’ top winners during virtual awards ceremony". San Francisco Chronicle, April 17, 2021.
- ^ Treese, Tyler (2021-08-05). "Exclusive Trailer: Discovery+'s Lily Topples the World Documentary". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "IFC Center - Lily Topples the World". IFC Center. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "SXSW Film Review: Lily Topples the World Prize-winning doc may be the perfect SXSW film". The Austin Chronicle.
- ^ "SXSW Review: Lily Topples the World is a Joyous Exploration of a Domino Artist". www.thefimstage.com.
- ^ Ebert, Chaz. "SXSW 2021: Lily Topples the World, Subjects of Desire, The Hunt for Planet B". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ^ "MOVIE OF THE WEEK August 27, 2021: LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ "'LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD' Review: Coming-of-Age Documentary Falls Into Place". FreshFiction.tv. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ "Lily Topples The World | Film Threat". Film Threat. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ "Lily Topples the World". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Lily Topples the World". Metacritic. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "'Lily Topples the World' Review: A Beautiful Movie About the World's Greatest Dominos Artist". /Film. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2021-11-10). "'Flee' & 'Summer Of Soul' Lead Cinema Eye Honors Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
