Around the Bend (2004)

Director:

Jordan Roberts

Writer (WGA):

Jordan Roberts (written by)

Release Date:

20 January 2005 (Argentina)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play

Plot:

Four generations of men who haven't seen each other in years are suddenly brought together by the chance...

Plot Keywords:

Product Placement | Archeologist | Arizona | Banker | Cemetery

Awards:

4 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Michael Caine	...	Henry Lair
Jonah Bobo	...	Zach Lair
Josh Lucas	...	Jason Lair
Glenne Headly	...	Katrina
Christopher Walken	...	Turner Lair
David Eigenberg	...	John
Robert Douglas	...	College Student
Carlos A. Cabarcas	...	KFC Counterman (as Carlos Cabarcas)
Gerry Bamman	...	Albert
Jean Effron	...	Albert's Mother
Lily Knight	...	Tiffany's Saleswoman
Rick Negron	...	KFC Manager
David Marciano	...	Detective
Norbert Weisser	...	Walter
Laurie O'Brien	...	Ruth

MPAA:

Rated R language.

Runtime:

Canada:82 min (Ontario) | USA:85 min | Argentina:85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:12 | USA:R (certificate #40901) | Australia:M | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-11 | Netherlands:MG6 | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)

Trivia:

When Katrina is watching the horror film, there is a picture above her head. It is a picture of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe 2nd of Denmark.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: The graveyard scene at the beginning of the film was supposed to be set somewhere in southern California, as this was before they began their road trip to New Mexico. However, in the background you can catch a few glimpses of the Albuquerque skyline.

Quotes:

Jason Lair: You called me TENSE!
Turner Lair: You called me THIEF!
Jason Lair: You WERE a thief!
Turner Lair: You were tense. You still are.

Movie Connections:

Features Ghost Ship (2002)

Soundtrack:

A Song For You

Perfect gem of a film...

I absolutely loved this film, it is everything that a film can be. the only minor flaw, which was un-noticeable to the friend that i saw it with, was Michael Caine's accent drifting across the Atlantic. But you didn't really care.

It is perfectly cast, brilliantly acted, and you believed in and cared for the characters, they are so human with their natural flaws, you are rooting for them all.

The story is fascinating, and it will strike a chord with anyone with a father, particularly anyone estranged from their father. It is funny, witty, charming, touching and delightful.

See it with a loved one...you shouldn't regret it.