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Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe dog's real name is Lucy. She also played the dog Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008) - a film also directed by Kelly Reichardt from a story written by Jon Raymond.
- GoofsWhen Mark and Kurt stop to get gas, Mark pumps his own gas. In Oregon, however, you are not allowed to pump your own gas.
- Crazy creditsA disclaimer says that the Bagby Hot Springs does not allow nudity or the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- ConnectionsFeatured in What Is Cinema? (2013)
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Surprisinlgy Not Boring
This is a movie where nothing at all happens. Surprisingly that's not a really bad thing. It is the story of a short dull road trip between two old friends. Two old friends that have nothing to say to each other.
Even though this movie is only about 70 minutes long, there is a still lot of filler. The filler is pretty and quiet in a mellow sort of way. Yo La Tengo's sparse soundtrack goes perfect with the lack of dialog and lack of action. Somehow it actually sort of works.
But I got a real sense of missed opportunity with this film. The filmmaker seems to have nothing to say. While amazingly well executed, there is no real depth to this film. Maybe that's the point. Even if, it felt like it needed more.
It is a nice film to watch if you find yourself in a mellow mood. It's like watching the scenery go by from a train. If you feel like a train ride, this is a pleasant one.
Even though this movie is only about 70 minutes long, there is a still lot of filler. The filler is pretty and quiet in a mellow sort of way. Yo La Tengo's sparse soundtrack goes perfect with the lack of dialog and lack of action. Somehow it actually sort of works.
But I got a real sense of missed opportunity with this film. The filmmaker seems to have nothing to say. While amazingly well executed, there is no real depth to this film. Maybe that's the point. Even if, it felt like it needed more.
It is a nice film to watch if you find yourself in a mellow mood. It's like watching the scenery go by from a train. If you feel like a train ride, this is a pleasant one.
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- May 21, 2008
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- Viejas alegrías
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- Budget
- $30,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $255,923
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,310
- Aug 27, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $301,440
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