The End of the Tour (2015)

The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'

Director:

James Ponsoldt

Writers:

Donald Margulies (screenplay), David Lipsky (book)

Stars:

Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky

3 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Chlumsky	...	Sarah
Jesse Eisenberg	...	David Lipsky
Mamie Gummer	...	Julie
Jason Segel	...	David Foster Wallace
Joan Cusack	...	Patty
Ron Livingston	...	David Lipsky's Editor
Becky Ann Baker	...	Bookstore Manager
Mickey Sumner	...	Betsy
Punnavith Koy	...	Movie Goer
Dan John Miller	...	NPR Host
Chelsea Anne Lawrence	...	Aquarium visitor / Dating movie goes (as Chelsea Lawrence)
Rammel Chan	...	Student #3
Carrie Bradstreet	...	Airline Ticket Agent
Jennifer Jelsema	...	Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Joel Thingvall	...	Movie Theater Usher

Storyline

The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'

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Plot Keywords:

book | suicide | dog | teacher | book tour | 

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Taglines:

Imagine the greatest conversation you've ever had.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including some sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 2015 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

A turné vége

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$123,238 (USA) (31 July 2015)

Gross:

$2,993,669 (USA) (11 December 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Modern Man Films, Anonymous Content, Kilburn Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although David Foster Wallace (Segel) lived in Bloomington, Illinois, for most of his life, the scenes set at his house were all filmed in Michigan.

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Goofs

As they drive into the airport parking lot a Honda Ridgeline can be seen parked under the 4F. The Ridgeline was not released until 2005.

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Quotes

David Foster Wallace: This piece would be so much better if it was just you. Just keep talking, you'll save me a lot of trouble.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jason Segel/Amy Sedaris/Alessia Cara (2015)

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Soundtracks

Our Lips Are Sealed
(uncredited)
Written by Terry Hall and Jane Wiedlin
Performed by Fun Boy Three

User Reviews

Superb Writing, Superb Interpretation

Saw this film last weekend at its world premiere at Sundance. First of all, Donald Margulies' script was fantastic. I am slightly partial to good writing in film, so perhaps that's just what stood out to me, but the dialogue is incredibly well-written and natural and at least generally captures David Foster Wallace's fascinating way of talking. In essence (and in the best of ways), nothing really happens in this movie. There isn't a lot of high stakes drama, but that's exactly what makes it so compelling. It's like we as the audience get a glimpse into two men struggling with the same ideas about life, art, expression, addiction, culture, and depression.

Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg live up to the task of interpreting the script, helped along the way by director James Ponsoldt. The direction is simple, and the camera work is relatively basic throughout, giving the actors plenty of room to work with natural rhythm. Segel definitely impressed me, as this was the first dramatic role I've seen him in. While he didn't exactly capture some of Wallace's real-life mannerisms, I'm not sure if that was exactly the point of the film. He interpreted the script in a powerful way, and I think that that ended up working out quite well for the overall tone of the film. Eisenberg played his usual somewhat neurotic, slightly asshole- ish character very well, and I thought it fit the reporter role perfectly.

Overall, I would strongly recommend the film. 9/10