
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.... (Full plot summary below)
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Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
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| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeCharming, quirky little comedy with standout performance from Rockwell. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThe film is meant to be a whimsical romp, and it takes some time to getting used to eccentric actor John Turturro as Everyman in Middle America! |
| User ReviewJennifer Mdrama- my fav movie. great acting, querky storyline. |
| User ReviewJeff CHow have I never heard of this film?? Incredibly well done. Turturro and Rockwell make a fantastic duo - both give excellent performances. Watch this one. |
| User ReviewSarah WThis was a quirky gem of a movie with great sets and characters. John Turturro and Sam Rockwell were wonderful. |
| User ReviewMaya BSuch a little gem of a movie, i used to watch this with my mom a lot when i was younger and have loved it ever since. Turturro is really a great actor, and Sam Rockwell is totally adorable (like usual). This movie is hilariously funny but touching with messages about life and all that jibber jabber. |
| User ReviewBojan BThe most underrated movie of the 90s. It's a shame that this masterpiece is such a secret to movie fans. |
| User ReviewDonegal HJohn Turturro is terrific as utterly totally sweet and gentle. And Sam Rockwell is a force, wherever, whatever he does. He's my favorite actor I think. The man's an acting machine. He's a beast. |
| User ReviewLee MA fun escapist film without consequences. |
| User ReviewAshley ASo many reviews of this film are just black and white,looking solely at its' events,therefore missing almost the entirety of its' message; its' HEART. HEART is what drives this story-a kind-of "don't forget to stop and smell the roses" tale. This is a movie so close to me,I find it difficult to be objective regarding it's simplistic beauty. It's the constant disparity/duality that exists between someone who "has his life squared away"-as does Al Fountain(John Turturro) in so many acceptable, societal ways, and "The Kid"(Sam Rockwell) who lives "off the grid," in a state of intentional bliss that really evokes pause and a further look in the mirror for the viewer. It's actually The Kid who becomes the teacher of Life's Lessons-he not only inspires Al to relax and see what's really important-the beauty of your surroundings and the people in your life, he forces Al to actually have fun.Through his brief, but monumental encounter with the Kid, a new Al emerges-a happier,better person. The truest master of dialogue since Billy Wilder,Tom DiCillo's hilarious scenes of "male-bonding" don't ever leave you.Neither does this movie. "Go on in the water then,Fireball!" I love that line! Tom is beyond clever and the best inspiration I've ever known of. It further amazes me to read his book(the screenplay and diary) and know he was able to turn those frustrations into another brilliant work of art;what has come to be known as THE Cautionary Tale for Independent Filmmakers: LIVING IN OBLIVION. |