| 37: A Final Promise | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Randall Batinkoff |
| Screenplay by | Randall Batinkoff Jesse Stratton |
| Produced by | Randall Batinkoff Guy Blews Leila Jewel Djansi |
| Starring | Randall Batinkoff Scottie Thompson |
| Cinematography | Wes Cardino |
| Edited by | Chris W. Hill |
| Music by | Cathleen Flynn |
Production company | Gravitas Ventures |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
37: A Final Promise (shown onscreen as 37) is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Randall Batinkoff and starring himself and Scottie Thompson. The film is about a rockstar who plans to commit suicide at age 37 and released to negative reviews.
The music was composed by Cathleen Flynn. [1]
Total length: 59:51
A critic from The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "But ultimately 37: A Final Promise proves as awkward as its ungainly title". [2] A critic from Variety wrote that "Although it slyly teases its audience with hints of paranormal activity in the early going, “37: A Final Promise” gradually emerges an old-fashioned tearjerker set to a goth-rock soundtrack". [3] A critic from The New York Times wrote that "The film announces at the beginning that it was “inspired by actual events,” but it feels manipulative more often than genuine". [4] A critic from Los Angeles Times wrote that "Based in part on the story of author-life coach-stylist-musician Guy Blews, the film “37: A Final Promise” comes off as a paranormal and schizophrenic take on a Lifetime movie with themes of terminal illness and assisted suicide". [5]