Around the Bend
2004
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Cast & Crew
Turner Lair
Jason Lair
Henry Lair
Katrina
Zach Lair
Sarah
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Critic Reviews for Around the Bend
All Critics (98) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (70)
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April 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Calling this 'tired' gives fatigue a bad name.
October 29, 2004 | Rating: 2/5 -
In the end Around the Bend isn't an awful movie. It's merely forgettable.
October 29, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Jordan Roberts' feature debut pulls off the dizzying high-wire act of being both a misty-eyed glimpse into four generations of the men in the Lair family and a steely meditation on manhood, parenting, and the pitfalls thereof.
October 24, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
With a cast this strong, the picture is easy to watch, but Roberts can't help but pile on the goop and schmaltz undercutting any emotional resonance he hopes to achieve with a banal whimsy that grates on the nerves.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
A sentimental journey, to be sure, but is saved by bleakly humorous moments.
October 22, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Around the Bend
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Jul 15, 2012An experienced cast lifts this "quirky" family drama about redemption just above been there done that, but only just. Walken and Caine, of course, are the standouts.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Apr 26, 2012Never Judge A Film By Its Cover, I have seen this film on the shelves 100 times and passed it up. I'm not a big Christopher Walken Fan, but I do enjoy Michael Caine. So I finally decided to watch this one and what I saw was a very enjoyable movie with a great sound track. About a father (Michael Caine) who only last wish is to see his son (Christopher Walken). Soon after he appears dies and before he dies he leaves his son, grandson and great grandson instructions for a road trip, which makes the movie most enjoyable. The purpose is to get these three back together. All died a fabulous job, 4 1/2 stars 4-21-12Bruce B Super Reviewer
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Nov 10, 2009Quirky movie, definately with some cute moments, but nothing outstanding. It was a little slow moving, but okay overall.Sarah P Super Reviewer
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Nov 04, 2009Cast: Christopher Walken, Michael Caine, Josh Lucas, Glenne Headly, Jonah Bobo, David Eigenberg, Robert Douglas, Carlos Cabarcas, Gerry Bamman, Jean Effron, Lily Knight, Rick Negron Director: Jordan Roberts Summary: Four generations of men are suddenly brought together by the chance to uncover the truth about their family's past. When their eldest member passes away, the remaining trio embarks on a journey that takes them out on the road and into a world full of surprises -- some comic, some dramatic, and all of them personal. My Thoughts: "Really loved this movie. It was a mans movie with some male bonding going on, but definitely sentimental for the gal's. Such a great cast of men in this movie. I am a sucker for road trip movies, and this was a great one.The story is good, the acting is great, and the concept of Henry's will is funny and original. I enjoyed the entirety of this film. It had a great mix of humor, sadness, and drama. It's a road trip to forgiveness. See it if you haven't yet."♥˩ƳИИ & Super Reviewer
Around the Bend Quotes
| Turner Lair: | "Goin' to the rock.. It's where you come from. The woman I made love with on that rock... was your mother." |
| Turner Lair: | Goin' to the rock.. It's where you come from. The woman I made love with on that rock... was your mother. |
| Jason Lair: | "Why did Henry send us here, Turner?" |
| Jason Lair: | Why did Henry send us here, Turner? |
| Turner Lair: | "Spite . . ." |
| Turner Lair: | Spite... |
| Jason Lair: | ". . . No, he sent us here so I could forgive you. That's all my post-it said was, "Forgive him." What am I forgiving you for, Turner? Huh? What am I forgiving you for?" |
| Jason Lair: | No, he sent us here so I could forgive you. That's all my post-it said was, "Forgive him." What am I forgiving you for, Turner? Huh? What am I forgiving you for? |
| Turner Lair: | "What happened here... there's no forgiveness. ...I'm, i'm not even that person anymore." |
| Turner Lair: | What happened here... there's no forgiveness. ...I'm, i'm not even that person anymore. |
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