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Early Reception of Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist Skews Negative at Sundance

The film continues its Sundance run without a U.S. buyer.

Overview

  • Set around Art Basel Miami Beach, the black comedy follows a dealer who tries to present an accidentally slain influencer as part of an artwork.
  • The ensemble features Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Zach Galifianakis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Charli xcx and Sterling K. Brown.
  • Reviewers criticize the film’s plausibility and reliance on art‑market stereotypes, with several noting that the cast’s energy outpaces the script.
  • Coverage includes harsh pans alongside a more favorable review that finds the satire engaging, yielding a largely negative but not uniform response.
  • Directed by Cathy Yan and co-written with James Pedersen, the film premiered January 24 and is scheduled to screen in Park City through February 1 while seeking U.S. distribution.