"A widower embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect."Movie type: Drama Adventure Comedy - This is a family-themed drama aimed at adult moviegoers. Fans of Drew Barrymore and Kate Beckinsale may be disappointed by their fairly limited screen time, but Robert De Niro fans should be pleased with this showcase for him.
Director: Kirk Jones
Script: Kirk Jones
Starring: Robert De Niro (Frank Goode), Drew Barrymore (Rosie), Kate Beckinsale (Amy)
Length: 1 hr. 40 min.
Reviews:
Berardinelli, Internet Critic: “Good ...this is an effective re-packaging and is worth the 90-odd minutes spent in the theater joining Frank on his journey of self-discovery.”
Roger Ebert: “Above Average All that could redeem this thoroughly foreseeable unfolding would be colorful characters and good acting. “Everybody's Fine” comes close, but not close enough.”
USA Today: “Above Average Though De Niro gives a strong performance as a loving, if not always perceptive, dad, the film takes a treacly turn, grows truly sad and never fully recovers.”
Dallas News: “Good De Niro gives the familiar-feeling movie the chance to be a Father's Day perennial.”
Source: cinemareview.com
23.02.2010