Valley of the Sun

I watched this movie on Netflix where it got a much better rating than here and I think for good reason. A simple movie about an adult subject that couldn't have been more entertaining and finally ...without any big Hollywood input of any kind. The movie was over before I realized I had watched the whole thing without being bored for a minute. The characters were all likable and again..played very simply and well. I watch lots of movies, one a day at least, and am a tough critic that usually finds fault with most of them, especially big blockbusters, but this, for what it was, had no flaws really. It was good to see Garret Morris from Saturday Night Live of old too. Again...it was a simple movie with a nice message.

The very concept of the film is hilarious, but the film can't decide on it's audience - a rauchy, Will Ferrellesque comedy, a serious, adult drama, or an ABC Family movie about porn stars. It doesn't mix well. I saw this film in a theater a couple of years ago and the audience loved it - but it was mostly an older crowd. I couldn't help but feel then as I do now that the film was a missed opportunity at a larger audience.

Whitworth gives it his all, and the other side characters are solid. The production budget was slightly cheaper than I expected, but it doesn't strongly detract. Again, another case of good but with the potential for great.

I'd recommend it.

This film has talent and a great sense of humor and style. I don't plan to watch it again with friends like I might other movies, but I have watched it twice and enjoyed it more the second time. As the synopsis states, adult star character Vick Velour, whose real name is Andy, has a mental breakdown and needs a rest. His parents, the fabulous Barry Corbin and the irrepressible Beth Grant, take him to their retirement community to chill out. While recovering, he is befriended by two of the male residents and also meets Heather Burns. The cast of this movie contains a lot of talent and everyone is just right for their role, including Graham Greene. My selling point is Johnny Whitworth and Heather Burns. I think they have exceptional likeability and genuine chemistry. If you are into types, Johnny is totally a Dermot Mulroney type; laid back, understated, and looking to avoid being noticed. Andy is able to use his experience to help some of the community members, and starts being real with Heather's character Betsy. That's the kind of movie it is, the love interests' names are Andy and Betsy, and at one point they go square dancing together. No great dramatic scenes here, just an affirmation of honesty, accountability, and humility. I suggest you wach at least until Andy walks down the street in his green velour suit, hat, and glasses. His 2011 Ray Bans made me visit the company website.

This is, as several people have said, just a simple feel good movie with likeable characters. It doesn't stretch anything out too long, and just has fun with the predictable story.

Completely okay for Grandma and Gramps also. They would probably get a kick out of this movie assuming they're not too puritan. I find the older they get, the less hangups they have. Which also seems to be the case with the characters in this movie as well.

There's nothing explicit in this movie. Just references to explicite acts.

wonderfully fun film! The premise of a porn star moving in my his parents in their retirement community could be treated for broad laughs, but is handled often with subtle humor and even a dose of seriousness.

Johnny Whitworth dives fully into Vick Velour/Andy. From the opening scene at a porn convention to the moment where he's about to toss himself off the edge of a building, you sense Andy's disenfranchisement with his choices and not just his business. Like the rest of the film, he could have played the role just for yucks. Instead, he's equal parts dramatic and comedic.

The film is choked full of great cameos. Barry Corbin, Garrett Morris, Graham Greene; all of them deliver solid performances and Morris in particular is hilarious. It's fun to see actors you remember not only get an opportunity in a great movie but deliver as well.