Overview
- The film opened on February 13, 2026 after Telefilm backed the project following Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry, with U.S. distribution handled by Neon.
- Reviews praise the audacious comedy and the seamless compositing that blends archival material with newly shot sequences.
- Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol play versions of themselves pursuing a long-running quest to play Toronto’s Rivoli through a time‑travel premise set in 2008.
- Much of the production relies on guerrilla interactions with real people in public settings, with permissions obtained after filming.
- The filmmakers acknowledge potentially risky stunts, including a CN Tower parachute setup, noting unresolved legal or regulatory questions.