Synopsis
Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz's buddy comedy Land Ho! follows former brothers-in-law Mitch (Earl Lynn Nelson) and Colin (Paul Eenhoorn) as they travel through Iceland. The pair of 70-year-olds find themselves in need of an adventure to break out of their rut, and soon the extroverted Mitch has talked Colin into the trip. Along the way they have various amorous encounters, and attempt to recapture the spirit of their youth.
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Cast
- Paul EenhoornColin
- Earl Lynn NelsonMitch
- Karrie CrouseEllen
- Elizabeth McKeeJanet
- Alice Olivia ClarkeNadine
- Emmsjé GautiGlow Stick Guy
- Daníel Gylfasonl'employé de la location de voitures
- Þrúður Kristjánsdóttirla serveuse du restaurant de l'hôtel
- Arnar Guðmundssonle Chef Dill
- Magnús Kr. Guðmundssonle maître d'hôtel Dill
Recommendations
- 88
Slant Magazine
That the filmmakers consistently catch the nuances of character that bind the two men to each other, rather than simply tracing the pros and cons of their dispositions, is what gives the film its melancholic yet vibrant resonance. - 83
IndieWire
Treasuring small victories and mood above all else, Land Ho! makes it possible to engage with its subjects' pathos and experience their sense of renewal along with them. - 83
Hitfix
It's a funny and moving film about aging, but it's also a wacky journey across Iceland with two characters who are instantly likable and ultimately quite lovable. - 80
Time Out
Land Ho! avoids schmaltz to get at that rarest of male timber: rekindled hearts. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Land Ho! is appealing for not going the route of easy gags and dumbed-down humor. - 70
Variety
What gives the story its moment-to-moment buoyancy is the pleasure of watching two actors working brilliantly in tandem. - 65
Film.com
Though its uncluttered simplicity and refreshing lack of cliches render it sublimely enjoyable, the film never digs deep enough to give itself much weight. - 63
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
It adds bubbles to the show, but doesn’t change the essentially deadpan, amusingly banal nature of this journey and the two charming old men who take it.
