Just Before I Go (2014)

On the verge of giving up on life, a guy travels to his hometown to make amends.

Director:

Courteney Cox

Writer:

David Flebotte

Stars:

Seann William Scott, Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Seann William Scott	...	Ted Morgan
Olivia Thirlby	...	Greta
Garret Dillahunt	...	Lucky Morgan
Kate Walsh	...	Kathleen Morgan
Kyle Gallner	...	Zeke Morgan
Mackenzie Marsh	...	Vickie Danzig
Evan Ross	...	Romeo
Rob Riggle	...	Rowley Stansfield
Connie Stevens	...	Nancy
David Arquette	...	Albert Danzig
Jack Quaid	...	Dylan
Eddie Perino	...	Peter
George Finn	...	Wyatt
Missi Pyle	...	Officer CT
Elisha Cuthbert	...	Penny

Storyline

Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become. But life is tricky. The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason to live.

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Plot Keywords:

closeted homosexual | fat insult | down syndrome | gay | interracial gay couple | 

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Taglines:

Ending it all was only the beginning.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in California, the crew had a difficult time keeping palm trees out of shots and they weren't always successful.

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Goofs

The flag emblems on at least three police officers' shirts are backwards.

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Quotes

Ted Morgan: When its darkest we can see the stars. They're always there. You just gotta remember to tip your head back and look up.

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Connections

Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Russell Crowe/Seann William Scott/Emily Heller/Jeremy Gara (2015)

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Soundtracks

Joy Of Nothing
Written by Foy Vance
Performed by Foy Vance
Courtesy of Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC

User Reviews

bold, cross genre pleasant surprise

Well, first of all the film is hilarious. A little crass and dirty at times, but nonetheless, truly hysterical. It's the films saving grace.

The subplots abound and at times feel a little preachy, but the film still has it's heart in the right place and it's never, ever dull.

Sean William Scott is perfectly cast, and other casting choices were also spot-on.

This film falls in that late coming of age slash cali-alt humor genre.. King of Cali, everything must go, seeking a friend, or jeff who lives at home mold. And much like the latter 2, it's solid. These can certainly be hit or miss, but i laughed and smiled my way through 80% of this film.

Certainly worth a redbox considering all the crap pictured next to it. See it!

It's daring. The film tackles some heavy subject matter in some politically incorrect ways, but thanks to the humor we all shouldn't take any of it too seriously - besides the film does have some positive messages thrown-in there - they're just a bit dampened by the whole crassness and in-your-face humor. It bites off a little more than it can chew, but it's still a very funny and enjoyable film that could barely catch the back-end of a top 25 for 2015 if this year keeps on stinkin'

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Just Before I Go

Filming Locations:

Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital - 23388 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,129, 26 April 2015

Gross USA:

$10,970

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,970

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Artists Alliance, Coquette Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1