This film takes a mostly unflattering look at family. We see the disappointments, big and small, that fester over a lifetime and remain largely unspoken. But we also see the compassion one son, David (well-played by Will Forte), musters for his aging father, Woody (Bruce Dern). In a modern odyssey, David drives his father from Montana to Nebraska, where the old man is convinced he will claim the $1 million promised him in a sweepstakes letter. En route, they pass through Woody’s hometown, visiting with extended family, and giving David insights into his taciturn, distant father, and into himself, as well.
Should You See It? Yes, it is a slow movie,but touching. —D.W.
Viewed at Landmark Plaza Frontenac Theatres
