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The Go-Getter

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 33m
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6.5/10
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The Go-Getter (2007)
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When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well... Read allWhen his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.
IMDb RATING
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5.2K
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    • Martin Hynes
    • Martin Hynes
  • Stars
    • Lou Taylor Pucci
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • M. Ward
    • Martin Hynes
    • Martin Hynes
  • Stars
    • Lou Taylor Pucci
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • M. Ward
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    • 15User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    Zooey Deschanel, Martin Hynes, and Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Jena Malone in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Zooey Deschanel in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Jena Malone and Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Jena Malone and Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Jena Malone and Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Jena Malone in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Judy Greer in The Go-Getter (2007)
    Lou Taylor Pucci in The Go-Getter (2007)

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    Lou Taylor Pucci
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    • Mercer
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Kate
    M. Ward
    M. Ward
    • J
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • >Toast
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Dutch…
    Brian McNamara
    • Tape
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Joely
    Erv Immeman
    • Patient
    Ann Ryerson
    Ann Ryerson
    • Visitor
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Leone
    Alex Nicksay
    • Reagan
    Aaron Yamawaki
    • Anal
    • (as Aaron Mitchel)
    Michael Patterson-Crohn
    • Shaddup
    Marissa Ingrasci
    Marissa Ingrasci
    • Laurel
    Sita Young
    • Hardy
    William Lee Scott
    William Lee Scott
    • Rid
    Colin Fickes
    Colin Fickes
    • Buddy
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Liquor
      • Martin Hynes
      • Martin Hynes
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Judy Greer and Martin Hynes had been friends before this film was made.
    • Quotes

      Mercer: [First lines] I always had a problem with Huckleberry Finn. I mean, I liked the story, I read it, but the river... it made me feel stuck.

    • Connections
      References Band of Outsiders (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Banshee Beat
      Written by Joshua Dibb, Noah Lennox, Avey Tare and Geologist

      Performed by Animal Collective

      Courtesy of Fat Cat Records

    User reviews15

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    5/10
    Enjoyable road movie
    This is a fairly enjoyable road movie that mixes elements of romance, comedy and coming- of-age genres. We follow young Mercer's quest to find his half-brother after their mother's death. He steals a car travels many miles and meets many odd characters along the way.

    Writer/director Martin Hynes probably tries too hard to concoct an odd story and as a result, the entire film feels a little too self-conscious at times. You can feel the writer's effort to make the various people odd, as opposed to organic and real.

    Lou Taylor Pucci gives a solid performance as the protagonist, Mercer. Jena Malone is great as usual, although her part doesn't add much to the story except as a plot element. I'm a big fan of Zooey Deschanel and here she shines again as Kate, the stolen car's owner who connects by phone with Mercer and has conversations with him. This not only provides the most interesting story elements but also serves as an interesting device for the audience to know what Mercer (rather the quiet type) is thinking and feeling throughout his road trip.

    Many other character appears, many of which are played by actors you will recognize and have enjoyed at one time or another. The one who stood out to me was Bill Duke, better known for his many roles in 80s action flicks.

    The cinematography is adequate, although a little distracting at times. Any road movie benefits immensely from a good score/soundtrack and this is definitely the case here. The music that is featured in The Go-Getter enhances the movie experience greatly and, along with the solid acting, is probably what prevents us from completely losing interest.

    Although I think Martin Hynes shows real talent, I think this is yet another case of an indie- movie that could have benefited from more people being involved in the formative stage. A second writer might have tightened things up considerably and led to a classic.

    As it is, the movie is enjoyable but we are left on our appetite considering the amazing cast and music featured here.
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    • Dec 26, 2009

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      • January 22, 2007 (United States)
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      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Et Cetera Films
      • Fillmore
      • Two Roads Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 33 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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