Something went wrong
Try again later.
Mr. Roosevelt
A struggling LA-based comedian goes home to Austin when a family member becomes ill and finds herself in the awkward position of staying with her ex and his amazing new girlfriend.
2 July 1962, San Diego, California, USA
20 February 1987, Oakland, California, USA
21 September 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA
November 22, 2017
Wells makes a strong impression with "Mr. Roosevelt," showcasing smart observations, a love of cinema, and respect for the growing subgenre of people experiencing emotional meltdowns in Austin.
October 26, 2017
Modest but funny, it makes a fine calling card for a performer deserving of bigger things.
November 16, 2017
Wells doesn't just focus on her laugh-out-loud funny performance or insightful script: she displays a real eye for the cinematic with shot-on-film visuals that elevate her movie and lavish attention on its Texas setting.
November 28, 2017
This film might not blow you away, but it is unique, and it will make you laugh. And ultimately, that's all you really need from an indie comedy.
December 01, 2017
... sharply observed, with an endearing quirky sense of humor and a genuine affection for its setting.
December 12, 2017
Wells' first feature is a promising debut behind the camera.
November 21, 2017
Ms. Wells is appealing onscreen and is a smart writer.
November 30, 2017
Wells is more than just a great storyteller. She also has a fantastic cinematic eye, choosing to shoot on good old 35 mm. The warmth of celluloid is no less than a beautiful city like Austin deserves.
November 17, 2017
The premise of Mr. Roosevelt is pretty slight, but it's filled with funny performances and biting snippets of social commentary.
November 15, 2017
It's a reminder that the 21st century is going to be full of coming-of-age films about 30-year-olds, and it's compelling evidence that that might be alright.
November 28, 2017
Mr. Roosevelt may be slight, but it's buoyed by Wells's self-deprecating humor.
December 18, 2017
[Noël] Wells spirals out from there to capture a snapshot of contemporary life in post-slacker Austin that's both spot-on specific and universally relatable.