The Company

The Company Information

The Company is a 2003 film about the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. It was released on December 26, 2003 in the United States and around the world in the first half of 2004. The movie was directed by Robert Altman and stars Neve Campbell, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film. The movie also stars Malcolm McDowell as the ballet company's artistic director, a character based on Gerald Arpino.

Plot

The Company is composed of stories gathered from the dancers, choreographers, and staff of the Joffrey Ballet. Most of the roles are played by company members. While a small subplot relates a love story between Campbell's character and a character played by James Franco, most of the movie focuses on the company as a whole, without any real star or linear plot. The many company stories woven together express the dedication and hard work that dancers must put in to their art, although they are seldom rewarded with fame or fortune.

Cast

Neve Campbell - Loretta 'Ry' Ryan
Malcolm McDowell - Alberto Antonelli
James Franco - Josh Williams

Dance Lighting

Dance lighting for the Joffrey Ballet portions was composed by internationally recognized dance lighting designer Kevin Dreyer.

Development

The Company was an idea of Campbell's for a long time – she began her career as a ballet dancer, having been a student at Canada's National Ballet School. Altman was reportedly reluctant to direct it but later agreed.

Reception

The Company received mostly positive reception from critics and currently holds a 70% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Roger Ebert gave the film a 3 and-a-half stars out of four. Slant Magazine called it the best movie of 2003.

Conversely, Elvis Mitchell called the film "enjoyably lithe and droll" and attributed a "great deal of the film's appeal" to McDowell's performance, while noting the film "doesn't stick with you as a whole." Box Office Mojo reported a worldwide box office of $6.4 million, less than half of its estimated $15 million budget.

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