Plush (film)

{{Infobox film

| name = Plush

| image = File:PlushFilmPoster2013.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Catherine Hardwicke

| producer = Jason Blum
Catherine Hardwicke
Sherryl Clark

| writer = Arty Nelson
Catherine Hardwicke

| starring = Emily Browning
Cam Gigandet
Frances Fisher
Xavier Samuel
Brandon Jay McLaren
Dawn Olivieri

| music = Nick Launay
Ming Vauz

| cinematography = Daniel Moder

| editing = Julia Wong

| studio = Blumhouse Productions
IM Global Octane

| distributor = Millennium Entertainment

| released = {{Film date|2013|09|13}}

| runtime = 99 minutes

| country = United States

| language = English

| budget = $2 million

| gross = $28,864{{cite web | url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Plush#tab=summary | title=Plush (2013) - Financial Information }}

}}

Plush is a 2013 American erotic thriller film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Catherine Hardwicke and co-written by Arty Nelson with music by Nick Launay and Ming Vauz. The film stars Emily Browning, Xavier Samuel, Cam Gigandet, Dawn Olivieri, Thomas Dekker, and Frances Fisher.

Plot

After losing her bandmate and brother to a drug overdose, rising rock star Hayley finds herself in a downward spiral. The second album from her band Plush is received as a critical and commercial disaster. She finds new hope and friendship in Enzo, the replacement guitarist who inspires her to reach new creative heights. However, soon their collaboration crosses the line sexually and Hayley, who is married with two children, retreats from Enzo's advances. As Hayley slowly discovers Enzo's dark and troubled history, she realizes she may have let a madman into her home and that her mistake may cost the lives of people closest to her.{{cite web|last=Puchko|first=Kristy|title=Emily Browning Up For Catherine Hardwicke's Plush|date=May 25, 2012|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Emily-Browning-Up-Catherine-Hardwicke-Plush-31119.html|publisher=Cinema Blend|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}

Cast

Emily Browning as Hayley
Xavier Samuel as Enzo
Cam Gigandet as Carter
Dawn Olivieri as Annie
Thomas Dekker as Jack
Frances Fisher as Camila
Elizabeth Peña as Dr. Lopez
Brandon Jay McLaren as Butch Hopkins / Writer
Marlene Forte as Dr. Ortiz
Bradley Metcalf, Jack Metcalf, and Travis Metcalf as The Twins
Kennedy Waite as Lila
Steven Asbury as Donnie / Drummer
Marcus AK Andersson as Diego / Bass Player
James Kyson as Coat & Tie Fan
Indira G. Wilson as Limo Driver
Caitlin Bray as Enzo's Sister

Production

In 2012 Hardwicke announced her intentions to film Plush based on a script she wrote with Arty Nelson.{{cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|title=Catherine Hardwicke Circling Erotic Thriller 'Plush' (Exclusive)|date=February 4, 2012|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/catherine-hardwicke-evan-rachel-wood-plush-287123|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=August 30, 2013}} IM Global was named as the financier for the film,{{cite news|title=IM Global to finance Hardwicke's 'Plush'|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/im-global-to-finance-hardwicke-s-plush-1118058309/|accessdate=July 27, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=August 28, 2012}} which would star Emily Browning as the lead character.{{cite web|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|title=Catherine Hardwicke's Erotic Thriller 'Plush' Finds Financing|date=August 27, 2012|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/catherine-hardwicke-plush-emily-browning-cam-gigandet-365701|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}{{cite news|title=Emily Browning to star in Catherine Hardwicke's 'Plush'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a383829/emily-browning-to-star-in-catherine-hardwickes-plush.html|accessdate=July 27, 2013|newspaper=digitalspy.co.uk|date=May 27, 2012}} Principal photography began on August 27, 2012 in Los Angeles.{{cite news|title=Filming Begins on Plush Starring Emily Browning|url=http://movies.about.com/b/2012/08/27/filming-begins-on-plush-starring-emily-browning.htm|accessdate=July 27, 2013|newspaper=movies.about.com|date=August 27, 2012}}

Teaser photos and posters were released on to the official website in August 2013.{{cite web|last=Anderton|first=Ethan|title=First Look: Emily Browning Gets Saucy in Catherine Hardwicke's 'Plush'|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/first-look-emily-browning-gets-saucy-in-catherine-hardwickes-plush/|publisher=First Showing|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}

Novel

The tie-in Plush: A Novel by Kate Crash was released on July 27, 2013.{{cite book |url= https://www.amazon.com/Plush-Kate-Crash-ebook/dp/B00EPL04LU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1586857747&refinements=p_27%3AKate+Crash&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Kate+Crash |title= Plush |via= Amazon.com |date= August 26, 2013 |publisher= BookBaby |asin= B00EPL04LU }} Kate Crash also contributed several songs to Plush's soundtrack. The novel tells the story of the film and the nine years prior.

Soundtrack

Plush: The Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, was a 2013 album.{{cite web |url= https://www.amazon.com/Plush-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B00LIKO72S |title= Plush (The Movie) (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |website= Amazon.com |asin= B00LIKO72S }}

The score and soundtrack were produced by alternative post-punk producer Nick Launay and singer-songwriter Ming Vauz (Sleepmask). The soundtrack, initially conceived as a dramatic force for pushing the film's plot, featured music written and performed by Gary Numan (uncredited), Julian Shah-Tayler, Storm Large, Kate Crash, Anomie Belle, and Devix Szell. Leading actors Xavier Samuel, Emily Browning, and Thomas Dekker supplied vocal performances for their respective tracks.

Reception

Critical reception for Plush has been predominantly negative. {{As of|2020|06}}, the film holds a 33% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based upon six reviews with an average rating of 4.12/10.{{cite web|title=Plush|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/plush/|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=June 30, 2020}} Christy Lemire gave the film a half a star, criticizing it as "inauthentic at every turn".{{cite web|last=Christy Lemire|first=Christy|title=Plush (review)|url=http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/plush-2013|publisher=Roger Ebert|accessdate=October 21, 2013}} In contrast IndieWire gave the film a "B+", commenting that although Plush wasn't "high art", it did "commit fully and follow through with the courage of its convictions".{{cite web|last=Taylor|first=Drew|title=Review: Catherine Hardwicke's Musical Murder Mystery Melodrama 'Plush' With Emily Browning & Cam Gigandet|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/review-catherine-hardwickes-musical-murder-mystery-melodrama-plush-with-emily-browning-and-cam-gigandet-20130912|publisher=IndieWire|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}