Will Ferrell had some selection phrases for the Academy of Movement Footage Arts and Sciences not too long ago after his Netflix documentary Will & Harper didn’t get nominated for an Oscar.
Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the doc follows Ferrell and longtime good friend Harper Steele over the course of a 17-day street journey shortly after Steele’s gender transition. It obtained a slew of nominations and wins late in 2024, however for no matter motive, was snubbed by the Academy this yr.
Showing on The Late Present With Stephen Colbert (seen beneath), the titular host had nothing however good issues to say about Will & Harper, calling it “stunning, well timed, and heartfelt.” After mentioning it was “probably the greatest issues” he ever received to be part of, Ferrell turned to Colbert and mentioned, “Ask me if we received Oscar nominated.” Colbert requested, to which the star replied, “We did not get it.”
The late evening host adopted that up with quite a lot of expletives, saying, “Effectively, f**ok these guys, proper? F**ck the Academy.” Ferrell then took the chance to jokingly slam whoever is in control of the documentary class for the Academy Awards.
“Particularly the doc department, the doc department of the Academy. You do not wish to hang around with the doc department. What a bunch of losers; in actual fact, I hope there’s a few of them right here tonight. See, should you’re a member of the doc department — suck it!”
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It is all in good enjoyable after all, however we’re certain it has to sting a bit for Ferrell, Steele, and Greenbaum to not obtain an Oscar nod after the movie was named one of many High 5 documentary movies of 2024 by the Nationwide Board of Evaluation, and was named Greatest Documentary Function on the Critics’ Alternative Documentary Awards, the Florida Movie Critics Circle, and the Austin Movie Critics Affiliation.
Given the Trump administration’s present assault on LGBTQ+ rights – and the rights of trans folks specifically – Will & Harper has gained further relevance. No matter its standing this awards season, the Netflix doc remains to be a must-see, maybe moreso now than when it was launched final yr.
Critics and Followers Had Nothing However Good Issues to Say About ‘Will & Harper’
Regardless of not taking dwelling an Academy Award nomination, all concerned in Will & Harper can maintain their heads up excessive for creating a beautiful documentary that was universally praised by each followers and critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it is Licensed Recent with a 99% ranking, with Max Weiss from Baltimore Journal calling saying, “It broadens one’s understanding of the world and the people who populate it. And it makes everybody really feel good.” Alissa Wilkinson from the New York Instances echoed these sentiments, including:
“It is the kind of film you hope everybody will watch, and the sort that just about anybody who approaches it with good will might discover each thought-provoking and a complete lot of enjoyable.”
Followers loved the documentary, too, as its Popcornmenter sits at a wholesome 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. “This movie has taught me a far larger appreciation for Will Ferrell & although I did not know something of Harper coming into this, her genuineness rings [through] right here and was actually transferring,” got here the phrases of 1 consumer. “A narrative all ought to watch,” mentioned one other, including: “A real testomony to the ability of friendship and a human journey to be themselves.”
If you have not gotten the possibility to see it for your self but, you may take a look at Will & Harper streaming now on Netflix. Additionally, you should definitely take a look at Will Ferrell’s present comedy, You are Cordially Invited, which is out there to stream on Prime Video.
Will & Harper
- Launch Date
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September 13, 2024
- Runtime
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114 Minutes