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The Open Road (2009)

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Average Rating:4.6/10

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: The Open Road is a heartwarming comedy about a young man looking to reconnect with his long-lost father and bring him back to the bedside of his ailing mother. In the film, minor leaguer Carlton... The Open Road is a heartwarming comedy about a young man looking to reconnect with his long-lost father and bring him back to the bedside of his ailing mother. In the film, minor leaguer Carlton Garret (Timberlake) takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret (Bridges) when Carlton’s mother (Steenburgen) becomes sick. Knowing his charming yet painfully immature dad’s likelihood to disappoint,Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics, including missed flights, car trouble and bathroom brawls. Years of miscommunication, frustration and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family. --© Anchor Bay [More]

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Lyle Lovett, Mary Steenburgen

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Lyle Lovett, Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton

Director: Michael Meredith

Director: Michael Meredith
Screenwriter: Michael Meredith
Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment

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The picture contains a few inspired moments of antagonism and redemption, but it's hard to get energized about a feature film that positions Timberlake in a leading role. The movie practically begs for more Bridges.

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11/19/09
Brian Orndorf
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plays like a familiar checklist

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11/17/09
Norm Schrager
Norm Schrager
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A screenplay that feels written by numbers, but excellent performances make it deserve more attention than this late summer dump

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09/03/09
Amy Nicholson
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Boxoffice Magazine

The Open Road is no Grand Prix winner, but it's no six-car pileup either. It's a low-key road movie that doesn't stray far from the very, very beaten path.

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09/03/09
Michael Ordoña
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Despite its dependable cast, this ponderous road movie remains stuck in the slow lane.

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09/01/09
Michael Rechtshaffen
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Entirely predictable but surprisingly involving.

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