An Actor Prepares

Could not get past the set-up. The language was worse than "crude" and profane. I know Michael Caine said every day at work can't be Gone with the Wind, but this film should never have even been made. Not sure what movie the other reviewers were watching.

This film tells the cross country drive of an estranged father and son. It is entertaining because it is witty and unexpected. The main character is not particularly likable, but viewers get to like him in the end.

Jeremy irons is actor atticus smith. A cross country road trip, with father and son. Things got pretty dicey during the divorce, but daughter annabelle is getting married, so atticus heads to the wedding with his son adam. No love lost there. At the same time, the movie studio is ready to replace atticus for his upcoming film. Co-stars ben schwartz, jack huston. Small part for matthew modine. Atticus is on a course of self destruction, and just wants to live life to the fullest. They talk, but its mostly arguments and bickering. Will they make it to the wedding? And will atticus get to make that movie? He's larger than life and gets recognized everywhere they go. It's pretty good. When atticus is blustering and cussing, he says some pretty funny stuff. Although he'd probably get beaten up for some of the stuff he says. Directed by steve clark. I saw this one twice... liked it even more the second time.

I've just saw it on TV with my girlfriend and her sister. We all have a good laugh. OK it's not a masterpiece but is a pretty decent film and both main actors are doing a great job. 7.5 out of 10 in my opinion and much, much better than most of the nowadays comedies.

What on earth was Jeremy Irons thinking!? Very lowest-common-denominator stuff here for those with scant understanding of humour. Grumpy gleefully obnoxious father and uptight son are forced on a road trip...you can see the formulaic story arc from the start. Sky Movies gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars - not a very discerning customer base I'm learning. A half hour down and an hour to go. Give it a miss folks.