''Beeswax'' is a 2009 American

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film written and directed by

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. The film examines a few days in the life of twins, played by real-life sisters Tilly and Maggie Hatcher. It premiered at the

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and had a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 7, 2009.

Cast

* Tilly Hatcher as Jeannie * Maggie Hatcher as Lauren * Anne Dodge as Amanda *

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as Merrill * Katy O'Connor as Corinne * David Zellner as Scott

Critical response

The film opened to positive reviews. Review aggregate

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reports that 73% of 45 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average score of 6.7/10. The website reported the critical consensus warned that "Andrew Bujalski's third effort will test the patience of some filmgoers", but lauded the film as "a warm, funny, and honest introduction to the mumblecore movement". Review aggregator

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assigned the film a weighted average score of 70 (out of 100) based on 14 reviews from mainstream critics, considered to be "generally favorable reviews."

Home media

''Beeswax'' was released on

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on April 6, 2010. In 2020, The Cinema Guild released a remastered version of the film with a new cover design, a booklet of essays by Christopher Terhechte and Kevin Coorigan, and bonus features including a 10 Years Later Q&A with the cast and crew.

References

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