Movie #962 "Rudderless" is William H. Macy's first directorial debut, and it is very well done. Yes, he has learned that casting well is half the battle with Billy Crudup as the father, and Felicity Huffman (Macy's real life wife) as the mother. But there are also 4 supporting roles that shine, as well: Laurence Fishburne, who plays a music store owner, William H. Macy, a bar owner, Selena Gomez, his son's girlfriend, and then a second break out role for Anton Yelchin (the first was that he played the little boy in "Hearts of Atlantis" years and years ago). The chemistry between Crudup and Yelchin works well to propel the story along. I really enjoyed this 2nd film we saw at the Chicago Film Festival; it does well to show the ebb and flow of this man's grief, along with the growth of the relationship between the mentor and the menthe. The music works well, too. The only negative I could see was the lack of a more complete back story on Anton's character, and also the son's. The film didn't seem overly long, so I really would love more scenes on those two subjects. Otherwise, well done, and hopefully you'll be able to see it when it is released if it sounds interesting to you. And maybe a nomination for Billy Crudup? possibility.........
Rudderless2014NR I would have given this 4.7 out of 5 stars
Devastated over his son's death, former ad exec Sam removes himself from society to drink away his grief. When he summons the will to perform his son's songs at a local bar, the music gains popularity and Sam claims to have written the tunes himself.
- Cast:
- Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Selena Gomez, Laurence Fishburne, William H. Macy
- Genre:
- Drama
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