Around the Bend Details

2004

Four generations of men who haven't seen each other in years are suddenly brought together by the chance to uncover the truth about their family's past. It's a journey that takes them out on the road to a world full of surprises - some comic, some dramatic, and all of them personal. Read more

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Around the Bend

Four generations of men who haven't seen each other in years are suddenly brought together by the chance to uncover the truth about their family's past. It's a journey that takes them out on the road to a world full of surprises - some comic, some dramatic, and all of them personal.

Starring	Michael Caine, Christopher Walken, Glenne Headly, Jonah Bobo, Josh Lucas, David Eigenberg
Director	Jordan Roberts
Studio	WARNER BROS
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 23 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	DVD: 26 Sep 2005 Production year: 2004
Format	DVD

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• 11 out of 11 people found this review helpful

  

  Wonderfully nuanced film of family reconciliation

  The film is firmly anchored by a superb film script crafted over many years and thirty drafts by first time director Jordan Roberts, and then realized by a perfect cast. Although about death this film is completely without sentiment.
  
  We launch into the film with Michael Caine (he should be nominated a national treasure) as Henry the great grandfather of the four generation patriarchy; a role reflecting the affection and frustrations we all feel for aging relations.
  
  The father Turner (Walken) who deserted his family thirty years ago suddenly returns from prison, confronting his son Jason (Lucas) with all the loss of those intervening years, stirring up hidden family secrets. The script handles the situation perfectly, Henry’s joy, Zack his grandsons curiosity and instead of a violent confrontation with his son Jason they reach an unspoken sullen acceptance of each other.
  
  When the grandfather dies he leaves complicated instructions and rituals for the disposal of his ashes taking several days and providing the opportunity for reconciliation. As the father, son and grandson (excellent child performance from Bobo) travel in the battered old camper van we are drawn into the family drama and end up knowing these people. What more can one ask of a film?

  • • milnerv from Dorset
    • Posted 08 Oct 2005 07:56

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• 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

  

  Odd...but good

  I enjoyed this film. Wasn't expecting anything in particular so was pleasantly surprised. Just an easy going, amusing, male role model, bonding story. Even Michael Cain wan't too bad. Christopher Walken - brilliant.

  • • A customer from Bmth, England
    • Posted 01 Feb 2006 17:59

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  • Around the Bend
    Four generations of men who haven't seen each other in years are suddenly brought together by the chance to uncover the truth about their family's past. It's a journey that takes them out on the road to a world full of surprises - some comic, some dramatic, and all of them personal....