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Good Day for It

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Lance Henriksen and Robert Patrick in Good Day for It (2011)
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After being forced years before to abandon his wife and daughter, a man finds himself risking his life.After being forced years before to abandon his wife and daughter, a man finds himself risking his life.After being forced years before to abandon his wife and daughter, a man finds himself risking his life.

  • Director
    • Nick Stagliano
  • Writers
    • Nick Stagliano
    • James C. Wolf
  • Stars
    • Robert Patrick
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Jared Acosta
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    825
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Stagliano
    • Writers
      • Nick Stagliano
      • James C. Wolf
    • Stars
      • Robert Patrick
      • Hal Holbrook
      • Jared Acosta
    • 20User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick
    • Luke Cain
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Hec
    Jared Acosta
    • Bobby
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Rose Carter
    Chris Barnes
    Chris Barnes
    • Paulie
    Michael Belveduto
    Michael Belveduto
    • Businessman
    Mika Boorem
    Mika Boorem
    • Emily
    Richard Brake
    Richard Brake
    • Norman Tyrus
    Matt Duffin
    • Truck Driver
    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Wayne Jackson
    Joe Flanigan
    Joe Flanigan
    • Deputy Doug Brady
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Lyle Tyrus
    Christian Kane
    Christian Kane
    • Dale Acton
    Jerome Le Page
    Jerome Le Page
    • Pawnbroker
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Sarah Bryant
    Skye McCole Bartusiak
    Skye McCole Bartusiak
    • Rachel
    Michaela A. Sulka
    • Mother's Friend
    Christopher Weite
    • Bar Patron
    • Director
      • Nick Stagliano
    • Writers
      • Nick Stagliano
      • James C. Wolf
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    7elmerflp

    Annoying anachronisms, but other wise great!

    Don't get me wrong. I thought this was better than most of the films I have seen this year, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly. The problem is the issue of time. Several issues, to be exact.

    First, there is the problem of the antagonistic gangster characters, who, with one younger exception, all appear to be in the middle-aged or geriatric age groups. To be a credible violent felon, you should not look as though you depend on Medicare for fracture treatment and bullet extraction.

    Second, the young girl uses a sleek wireless laptop to arrange a reunion with her estranged father, and yet she does not seem to possess that device which is organically attached to the fingers of the modern teen, namely, a cell phone with texting capability. Worse still, she uses rotary dial phones and pay phones, both of which suit a modern teen about as much as a corset and a bonnet.

    Finally, in this film with sleek wireless laptops, nobody but the police officer seems to be driving a car made after the 1970s.

    Aside from these annoying anachronisms, the film was superb!
    4nancymcc-59008

    A Good Day For What?

    A good day to tell the truth? Why do we have to have so many characters to write about? All I want to say, is that it has a good ending. But it was too slow!!
    10bostonjordan-08979

    a true original film

    This film is truly original and intriguing. Great performances throughout. Strong narrative. All stars like Hal Holbrook and more. Don't miss this movie.
    5refinedsugar

    Good Atmosphere, Simple Story

    I put 'Good Day for It' in my queue solely because of Robert Patrick, Lance Henriksen. Imagine my surprise when opening credits sprung more familiar names. Hal Halbrook, Robert Englund, Samantha Mathis & Kathy Baker. Cast aside, there's elements to appreciate here. It has a down to earth feel and the people ring true, but you gotta know it's a low budget slow burn affair. Deep dark crime saga this is not.

    Emily (Mika Boorem) plans to meet up with her estranged dad Luke Cain (Patrick) unbeknownst to her mom (Mathis). At Rose's Cafe, they bond under the friendly eyes of owners Rose (Baker) & Hec (Halbrook) as the daughter finds out why he left them over fifteen years ago. Luke also comes face to face with cronies of Lyle Tyrus (Henriksen). One of which reports back to his criminal boss. Turns out the two share a past association and Lyle has a score to settle with Luke.

    A tale of broken pasts, bad decisions and being in the wrong place at the wrong time in rural America coming to a head. 'A Good Day For It' has some real heart, but also a high dose of predictability, a few cliches and surface level characters. Fans of Patrick, Henriksen should give it a go to see the two men share the screen together in a real way, but it never rises above merely average.
    9cytomini

    Good Day Indeed!

    Hats off to Robert Patrick, Hal Holbrook and writer/director/producer Nick Stagliano for an engaging, entertaining and very original film, GOOD DAY FOR IT. Without revealing too much, the movie lures you in with one possibility and then unfolds many others as it evolves. A simple, beautifully shot tale of how life can force you to make tough choices but that, occasionally, love can prevail. With an outstanding supporting cast (Kathy Baker, Mika Boorem, Lance Henriksen, Robert Englund, Joe Flanigan, Richard Brake AND Christian Kane), the movie artfully combines humor, drama, captivating cinematography and a terrific soundtrack by alternative country singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan. See the film - I'm sure you'll be glad that you did!

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      Skye McCole Bartusiak (Rachel), sadly died on July 19, 2014, age 21 years. Her cause of death was an accidental overdose of pain killers and muscle relaxants.
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      Referenced in Svengoolie: The Man with Nine Lives (2020)

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2011 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un gran día
    • Filming locations
      • Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Nazz Productions
      • Expressway Productions
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      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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