Desperate to be rid of her toddler, a dissatisfied Manhattan housewife hires a stranger to babysit and ends up getting much more than she bargained for.
Director:
Sian Heder
Stars:
Ellen Page,
Allison Janney,
Tammy Blanchard
When a depressed woman is burglarized, she finds a new sense of purpose by tracking down the thieves alongside her obnoxious neighbor. But they soon find themselves dangerously out of their depth against a pack of degenerate criminals.
Director:
Macon Blair
Stars:
Melanie Lynskey,
Chris Doubek,
Marilyn Faith Hickey
A writer (Paul Rudd) retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen's caregiver. When the two embark on an impromptu road trip, their ability to cope is tested as they start to understand the importance of hope and friendship.
The sign in front of the church that Ben enters at the very beginning of the film to attend his caregiver class carries the name "Abundant Life Church", a likely nod to one of the main themes of the movie. The church is actually North Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, GA. See more »
Goofs
Some of the cut scenes that they say are in Utah are definitely not. See more »
Quotes
Peaches:
What's it like being a parent?
Ben:
Every corny thing you've heard about having a kid is completely and utterly true... It's the only reason we're here.
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Soundtracks
Bright Whites
Written by 'K. Ishibashi'
Performed by Kishi Bashi
Courtesy of Joyful Noise Recordings See more »
I truly enjoyed this film and really didn't want to see it end. Not sure if this has been mentioned on any of the other reviews or boards, but I thought this film had a similar spirit to The Road Within, another fantastic and quirky road trip film. Some critics complain about the predictability of the film, but I couldn't disagree more. I never felt deceived or played to with clichés. There was a definite playfulness that I greatly appreciated. There was great chemistry among all the cast and I would highly recommend a watch. It's uplifting, hopeful, poignant and often at times laugh out loud funny. Based on a novel, the story is about a middle aged man who has suffered incredible losses and becomes a caregiver and gains a new perspective. A true gem and one i could see re-watching with friends and family. I rarely write reviews, but this is one I am more than happy to make the time and spread the word!
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I truly enjoyed this film and really didn't want to see it end. Not sure if this has been mentioned on any of the other reviews or boards, but I thought this film had a similar spirit to The Road Within, another fantastic and quirky road trip film. Some critics complain about the predictability of the film, but I couldn't disagree more. I never felt deceived or played to with clichés. There was a definite playfulness that I greatly appreciated. There was great chemistry among all the cast and I would highly recommend a watch. It's uplifting, hopeful, poignant and often at times laugh out loud funny. Based on a novel, the story is about a middle aged man who has suffered incredible losses and becomes a caregiver and gains a new perspective. A true gem and one i could see re-watching with friends and family. I rarely write reviews, but this is one I am more than happy to make the time and spread the word!