| One More Time | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Edwards |
| Written by | Robert Edwards |
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| Starring | Christopher Walken Amber Heard Kelli Garner Hamish Linklater Ann Magnuson Oliver Platt Gavin McInnes |
| Cinematography | Anne Etheridge[1] |
| Edited by | Mollie Goldstein[1] |
| Music by | Joe McGinty[2] |
Production companies | Maybach Film Productions Parts and Labor |
| Distributed by | Starz Digital |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
One More Time (originally When I Live My Life Over Again[3]) is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Robert Edwards. The film stars Christopher Walken and Amber Heard, and features performances from Kelli Garner, Hamish Linklater, Ann Magnuson, Gavin McInnes, and Oliver Platt. The film was released on April 8, 2016, by Starz Digital.[2][1]
Plot
Jude is a 31-year-old, struggling singer-songwriter who leaves New York City to visit her father Paul, an old crooner trying to make a musical comeback, and their dysfunctional family in The Hamptons.
Cast
- Christopher Walken as Paul Francis Lippman / Paul Lombard
- Amber Heard as Jude Lippman / Starshadow Lombard
- Kelli Garner as Corinne Lombard Sanderson
- Hamish Linklater as Tim Sanderson
- Ann Magnuson as Lucille Lombard
- Oliver Platt as Alan Sternberg
- Henry Kelemen as David Sanderson
- Sandra Berrios as Lourdes, The Maid
- Gavin McInnes as Record Producer
Production
Director Robert Edwards previously directed the 2006 film Land of the Blind.[4]
In October 2014, Deadline Hollywood announced that Oliver Simon and Daniel Baur from K5 International would executive produce with Lars Knudsen and Jay Van Hoy from Parts & Labor, Chris Maybach, Saemi and Saerom Kim with Maybach Film Productions, and Ferne Pearlstein and Lucas Joaquin all producing.[5] Filming took place in East Hampton, New York; and New York City.[6]
Release and reception
The film was released on April 8, 2016, by Starz.[7]
One More Time received mixed reviews from critics. Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com gave the film 2.5/4 stars.[8] Writing for The New York Times, Neil Genzlinger criticized its reliance on tropes, calling it a "boilerplate family drama".[9] Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Gary W. Goldstein criticized the film's structure, writing that it has a "slender plot", though he also compliments its "many fine small moments".[10] Allen Salkin of the New York Daily News compliments the film's complexity, criticizing its trailer for portraying it as "campy".[11] Nathanael Hood of The Young Folks gave it a 6/10.[12]
References
- Ashley Havey. "FILM GUIDE | WHEN I LIVE MY LIFE OVER AGAIN". Tribeca Film. Archived from the original on April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- Ashley Lee (April 2, 2015). "Christopher Walken, Amber Heard Sing and Strum in 'When I Live My Life Over Again' (Exclusive Photos)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- Staff, T. H. R. (April 22, 2015). "'One More Time': Tribeca Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Weissberg, Jay (February 14, 2006). "Land of the Blind". Variety. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Nancy Tartaglione (October 28, 2014). "Max Deacon Answers 'The Call Up'; The Exchange Selling James Franco's 'Michael'; More – AFM Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- Bruna Nessif (April 11, 2014). "Amber Heard Is All Bundled Up on Set of When I Live My Life Over Again". E!. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- Nolfi, Joey (March 11, 2016). "Christopher Walken, Amber Heard clash in One More Time trailer". EW.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- "One More Time movie review & film summary review:". www.rogerebert.com. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Genzlinger, Neil. "Review: In 'One More Time,' a Dysfunctional Family Sings". Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- "Review: 'One More Time' with Christopher Walken plays a simple tune". Los Angeles Times. April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Salkin, Allen (April 6, 2016). "Movie review: 'One More Time' with Christopher Walken and Amber Heard is surprisingly effective". New York Daily News. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Hood, Nathanael (April 5, 2016). "Movie Review: 'One More Time'". The Young Folks. Retrieved April 3, 2026.