Harry + Max (2004)

Two brothers, 23 and 16, who are both teen idols, come to terms with their dysfunctional family past and deep affection for each other.

Director:

Christopher Munch

Writer:

Christopher Munch

Stars:

Bryce Johnson, Cole Williams, Rain Phoenix

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bryce Johnson	...	Harry
Cole Williams	...	Max
Rain Phoenix	...	Nikki
Katherine Ellis	...	Brandi (as Kate Ellis)
Roni Deitz	...	Roxanne
Tom Gilroy	...	Josiah
Michelle Phillips	...	Mother
Justin Zachary	...	Jordan
Max Piscioneri	...	Max, Aged 9
Mark L. Young	...	Harry, Aged 15
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alfredo Aja	...	Singer
Dino D'Auri	...	Flamenco Guitarist
Angelita Macias	...	Flamenco Dancer
Miguel de Malaga	...	Singer

Storyline

Harry is a 23-year-old former boy band idol who is watching his younger brother Max, 16, follow in his footsteps. Harry has detoured on his way to a Japanese concert tour to escort Max on a long-promised camping adventure. Their trip begins on a note of camaraderie but quickly turns serious as old wounds resurface, forcing them to come to terms with their dysfunctional past--Harry's drinking problems, his disconnection from the family, and, most of all, his relationship with Max and the emotional dependency that keeps them from moving into adulthood.

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Plot Keywords:

brother brother incest | dysfunctional family | boy band | voice over narration | marijuana | 

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Taglines:

Brothers like no others.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Harry and Max

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,938, 20 February 2005

Gross USA:

$15,247

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,247

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antarctic Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Harry pours Max a glass of wine the cork vanishes from the wine bottle between shots.

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Connections

References Perry Mason (1957)

User Reviews

Not satisfying enough

This film is about the ambiguous relationship of two brothers who are both pop stars.

My impression of this very low budget movie is that it is trying to explore a taboo area, but it does not quite succeed. First, the film focuses too much on just Harry and Max. It looks as if the whole film has only two actors (possibly because of the low budget). The plot could have been great, but it is not so well written and not developed enough. I think they could have spent more time developing the plot, and expanded on details. Harry is good is his role, but Max is a little wooden. After watching this film, I feel that there are pieces of the film missing, and I do not feel satisfied.

This film is like the other Cole Williams film "Race You To The Bottom", in the sense that they are low budget films involving controversial relationships between two lead characters. I can safely say that "Harry And Max" is the better one of the two though.