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$5 a Day (Five Dollars a Day) (2008)

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Release Date: May 15, 2008 Wide

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A terminally-ill con man and his estranged son endeavor to live on $5 a day during a cross country drive in this road trip comedy from director Nigel Cole (Saving Grace, Calendar Girls). Nat (Christopher Walken) may be a great con man, but as a father to Flynn (Alessandro Nivola) he always came up short. Informed by his doctor that he's suffering from a terminal illness, Nat learns of an experimental treatment that could offer him a second chance at life. But that's all the way on the other side

PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Nigel Cole

Written By: Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky

In Theaters: May 15, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Aug 24, 2010

Capitol Films

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Dreadfully formulaic and absent a thoughtful emotional core, the picture is best valued as a forgettable trifle starring Hollywood's most enduring weirdo.

September 9, 2010 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Brian Orndorf

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A mildly engaging road movie of father-son reconciliation that is illustrative of the difference between charm and narrative conflict.

September 8, 2010 Full Review Source: Shared Darkness

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Brent Simon

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The success of the piece rests on Nivola's calm adaptability as fatherly hi-jinx tries his patience and makes its mark on his heart.

August 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Cinema Signals

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Jules Brenner

Cinema Signals

...very amusing and agreeable...

November 16, 2008 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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Fresh, funny, warm, well-written script, great actors...what more could you want? This movie is wonderful. The whole concept behind this movie was a treat. Watching Christopher Walken "pay" for this trip across the country, without spending much (if any) money was really fun to watch. Very enjoyable Indie film.

January 19, 2011