When the story begins, Turner (Christopher Walken) returns home after being gone for decades. His father, Henry (Michael Caine), is ecstatic to see him but his son, Jason (Josh Lucas), sure isn't. After all, his father abandoned him when he was a kid. Turner's grandson (Jonah Bobo) is very young...and he's just excited to see his grandfather that he thought was dead. But the reunion does NOT go well...and it's obvious Turner and Jason won't be talking or exchanging any warm embraces.
Soon after, the grandfather, son and grandson receive word that great-grandpa (Caine) has died and was cremated. They are surprised when they learn that great-granddad left some very long and detailed instructions about what to do with his remains...and it results in a long, drawn out road trip across America. Is there any hope for Jason and Turner to make some sort of reconciliation?
The acting in this movie is good. But the story, well, it left me kind of cold. Much of it is because if you are looking for an obvious message, you might not find it. Also, while the film looked like a comedy at first, it is deadly serious...and is not exactly 'fun' to watch. Perhaps you'll get more out of it than I did...I hope you do.
Soon after, the grandfather, son and grandson receive word that great-grandpa (Caine) has died and was cremated. They are surprised when they learn that great-granddad left some very long and detailed instructions about what to do with his remains...and it results in a long, drawn out road trip across America. Is there any hope for Jason and Turner to make some sort of reconciliation?
The acting in this movie is good. But the story, well, it left me kind of cold. Much of it is because if you are looking for an obvious message, you might not find it. Also, while the film looked like a comedy at first, it is deadly serious...and is not exactly 'fun' to watch. Perhaps you'll get more out of it than I did...I hope you do.