
Follow Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' in this incredibly funny true story of the attempt to translate 'Raymond' into a Russian sitcom. A hilarious, warm and intimate journey of one man, considered an expert in his country, who travels to a distant land to help people that don't seem to want his help. Lost in Moscow, lost in his mission, lost in translation, Phil tries to connect to his Russian colleagues but runs into unique characters... (Full plot summary below)
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Follow Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' in this incredibly funny true story of the attempt to translate 'Raymond' into a Russian sitcom. A hilarious, warm and intimate journey of one man, considered an expert in his country, who travels to a distant land to help people that don't seem to want his help. Lost in Moscow, lost in his mission, lost in translation, Phil tries to connect to his Russian colleagues but runs into unique characters and situations that conspire to drive him insane. The movie is a true international adventure, a genuine 'fish out of water' comedy that could only exist in real life.
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| The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayAt its most compelling when Rosenthal explores why the crassest entertainment is internationally successful, even in the home of theatrical naturalism. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyI mean no disrespect to Rosenthal when I say I laughed louder during the movie than during any episode of his hit TV show. |
| leonardmaltin.comLeonard MaltinOne might not think one could derive a worthwhile feature-length documentary from writer-producer Phil Rosenthal's experiences trying to recreate his hit TV series Everybody Loves Raymond in Russia...but one would be wrong. This highly... |
| Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerRosenthal serves up a hilarious documentary of his travails developing "The Voroniny," or, as it was known in development, "Everybody Loves Kostya." |
| Film ThreatMatthew SorrentoExporting delivers humor and emotion to a broader audience. When trying to take the lead in another culture, we're all fish out of water. (2011 Philadelphia Cinefest) |
| Los Angeles TimesBetsy SharkeyIn sitcom savant Phil Rosenthal's world, truth is at least as strange as fiction and usually it's funnier, which works to his advantage in the very entertaining cultural exchange that is Exporting Raymond. |
| Philadelphia Daily NewsEllen GrayPeople who never saw (or never much liked) "Everybody Loves Raymond" might not get the specifics. But complaining about people who don't get your jokes? That is universal. |
| Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzIn the best sitcom-fueled tradition, Rosenthal is most interested in Rosenthal. Luckily, he and his struggles are an entertaining subject. |
| The New York TimesMike HaleIt has the structure and some of the pleasures of a well-made sitcom or docu-reality show, despite the nervous-looking, unhappy guy at its center; it could have been called "Nobody Understands Phil." |
| NPRScott TobiasSo long as Exporting Raymond sticks to the headaches of adapting Everybody Loves Raymond into Everybody Loves Kostya, it's a funny and revealing look at the immense chasm between the two cultures. |