There's nothing terribly special about The Boss' Son...neither the acting nor the screenplay nor the technical work screams impressive. Nonetheless, it's perfect viewing for a long winter's night, when something quiet, contemplative, and character driven might be called for. Asher Brauner stars as Bobby Rose, the son and heir of carpet magnate Joe (Rudy Solari). Bobby isn't keen on joining the family business, but grudgingly agrees to work as a delivery driver with no special perks and privileges. When carpet starts falling off the backs of trucks with alarming regularity, Joe feels compelled to lay off staff and institute polygraph tests, incurring the wrath of Bobby and fellow working class stiffs Charles (Henry G. Sanders) and Ken (Carmen Argenziano). Will the carpet culprit be discovered...or will Rose's business go belly up? Also starring Richie Havens as world-weary dispatcher Albert and Michelle Davison as office secretary Cleo, The Boss' Son doesn't provide much in the way of excitement or even a satisfying denouement, but just watching the story unroll is strangely satisfying.
Review of The Boss' Son
