
Eli McAllister, our eleven-year-old hero, is on a quest. He is also setting out to win The Fiesta Cup, a local bowling tournament. Joining him is his famous fashion designer uncle, Sean McAllister (Adrian Grenier.) Sean hasn't spent time with his family - specifically his father - for years. But now he has come home to spend time with his older brother, Eli's father. Thrown into the tournament as his ailing brother's substitute, Sean clashes with his father as old wounds are ... (Full plot summary below)
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Eli McAllister, our eleven-year-old hero, is on a quest. He is also setting out to win The Fiesta Cup, a local bowling tournament. Joining him is his famous fashion designer uncle, Sean McAllister (Adrian Grenier.) Sean hasn't spent time with his family - specifically his father - for years. But now he has come home to spend time with his older brother, Eli's father. Thrown into the tournament as his ailing brother's substitute, Sean clashes with his father as old wounds are opened. But instead of reliving the past, they pull together to bowl their best for Eli who stands to lose so much. Funny, sweet and soulful - SEX, DEATH AND BOWLING takes us on a journey to learn that the secret to life is loving what you have - even if it is just a split.
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| The Film StageJohn FinkAttempting a complex tone combining melodrama and quirk, it's moderately successful on a few fronts. |
| VarietyDennis HarveyRather oddly titled for what's basically a sentimental family pic, "Sex, Death and Bowling" mixes numerous formulaic, overfamiliar elements that never quite gel. |
| Village VoiceMonica CastilloThe movie's flair for soap-opera-style pile-on becomes emotionally draining rather than moving. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckUnfortunately, Sex, Death and Bowling is as ungainly and overstuffed as its title, filled with enough dysfunctional family drama and quirky indie comedy tropes to fuel an entire film festival. |
| Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshAt its heart, it's a simple story about a family gathering around a loved one, but there's too much going on narratively and stylistically. |
| User ReviewClaire BHad my attention from the first scene! Loved it! |
| User ReviewShells LGreat Movie! Loved the storyline & the way plot unfolds. |
| User ReviewGary EThought provoking. Sometimes confusing. I enjoyed it. |
| User ReviewJim MOutstanding film ! Had lump in my throat throughout picture ! |
| User ReviewSuzanne HExceptional movie with an exceptional message ~ this is a MUST SEE movie! |