If you sit down to watch this movie, be prepared to be patient. Your patience will be rewarded, but if you are expecting a fast-paced thrill ride, you have chosen the wrong film.
Bruce Dern plays the main character--a confused older man whose old age is complicated by alcoholism and unresolved trauma.
Will Forte plays Derns' younger son, David, and he is brilliant at it. In the beginning I kept expecting Forte to be funny, because I am accustomed to seeing him in that light, but it did not take long for me to believe him in the role of loving, yet frustrated, Son.
Rounding out the cast nicely are June Squibb as Dern's wife, Bob Odenkrk as the older, more "perfect" son, and Stacy Keach as one of Derns' oldest acquaintances. There is also a supporting cast who show up to provide comic relief and attitude adjustments throughout the story.
This movie brought up a lot of feelings for me in the end. It made me miss my parents, and my brother, but it really made me miss my Uncle Craig, and my extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
It made me realize what a rich tapestry our families provide in our lives. It made me think that whether familial relationships are difficult or ideal, we carry all of these people with us. Even if we don't have regular contact, or if they are no longer with us,.We carry them with us every day.
Watch this movie for the story. You will surely find your own family here.
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