by Alex Billington
April 3, 2024
Source: YouTube
"Imagine being stuck in my head all the time, with no break, no way out!" New Line Cinema & Temple Hill have unveiled an official trailer for a new movie titled Turtles All the Way Down, a romantic comedy coming-of-age film from filmmaker Hannah Marks (also of After Everything and Mark Mary & Some Other People previously). This is unfortunately skipping theaters and being sent direct-to-streaming on Max this May - though it looks worthy enough for theaters. "Your now is not your forever." Based on the best-selling novel by John Green. Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety following its 17-year-old protagonist – Aza Holmes. A story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant story of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Isabela Merced stars as Aza, who is riddled with crushing anxiety all the time; she's joined by Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, and J. Smith-Cameron. This doesn't look that bad, but it does seem like a Valentine's Day movie and they missed that opening by a few months. Sweet and charming and honest – a good story for people to feel better watching.
Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Hannah Marks' Turtles All the Way Down, direct from YouTube:
Hannah Marks' new film Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It's not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis (Felix Mallard), her childhood crush, she's confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope. Turtles All the Way Down is directed by the American actress / filmmaker Hannah Marks, director of the films After Everything, Mark Mary & Some Other People, and Don't Make Me Go previously, as well as a few short films. The screenplay is co-written by Elizabeth Berger & Isaac Aptaker; based on John Green's bestselling novel of the same name. Produced by Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner. New Line Cinema will debut Turtles All the Way Down streaming directly on Max starting on May 2nd, 2024 coming soon. Who's interested?