Synopsis
A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.
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Cast
- Christopher WalkenTurner Lair
- David EigenbergJohn
- Michael CaineHenry Lair
- Jonah BoboZach Lair
- Josh LucasJason Lair
- Eva BlaylockWaitress (Uncredited)
- Glenne HeadlyKatrina
- Carlos A. CabarcasKFC Counterman
- Gerry BammanAlbert
- Jean EffronAlbert's Mother
Recommendations
- 75
USA Today
A bittersweet relationship drama with enough honest emotion and gentle humor to move even the steeliest heart. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Slick, well-packaged emotional drama. - 70
L.A. Weekly
The final revelation which, however anticipated, however contrived, stings just enough to make it feel like life. - 60
Variety
Self-consciously mannered yet fitfully interesting, Around the Bend gets the most mileage it can from the eccentric, low-key charisma of Christopher Walken. - 50
Christian Science Monitor
The story is spotty, but the acting is fine, especially when Walken is around. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Gentlemen, it's a male chick flick - "The Dirty Secrets of the Ya-Ya Brotherhood." - 50
TV Guide Magazine
An awkward amalgam of road movie, buddy comedy and melodramatic conventions, first-time writer-director Jordan Roberts' male weepie ricochets between affecting scenes and insufferably maudlin ones. - 42
Entertainment Weekly
It's the showy story, script, and even staging that wear a fella out in this relentlessly precious feature debut by writer-director Jordan Roberts.
