- Release Date: 2005
- Runtime: 82 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Michael Caine, Jonah Bobo, Josh Lucas, Glenne Headly ... see all
- Director: Jordan Roberts
- Plot: 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... Read more
User Reviews
Around the Bend
Mar 20, 2007
family5emyjet - yahoo.com
Mar 20, 2007family5emyjet - yahoo.com
This movie is average road movies.Storyline is simple.Every actor did splendid job & they are king.This movie is enough to see 1 time but this movie is worthy to see.This movie is an average road movie.... Full review
HOrrible
Jul 14, 2006
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Jul 14, 2006babyfischer2000 - yahoo.com
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hate it!
Jul 14, 2006
darkangel89097 - yahoo.com
Jul 14, 2006darkangel89097 - yahoo.com
LAMEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!i hated it with every inch of my hatred... i feel asleep after the first 2 minutes... BORING STUPID LAME!! i only saw it cause my friend wanted to.. im never going see it again and i hope this... Full review
A Somewhat Funny Take on Death and Family
Jun 15, 2006
shyremare21 - yahoo.com
Jun 15, 2006shyremare21 - yahoo.com
The story to this film intrigued me. I have always wanted to take a road trip with my grandfather, but was never given the chance. This film has its good moments by putting Christopher Walken as the son of Michael Caine... Full review
Mindblowing surprise
May 29, 2006
Tubular_Bell - imdb.com
May 29, 2006Tubular_Bell - imdb.com
I can't give this movie a perfect score, which I reserve for classic, Earth-shattering movies that may truly change one's ways of watching movies. But I give this a high nine, and as it stands, this is one of the... Full review
Loved it
May 14, 2006
joekea - imdb.com
May 14, 2006joekea - imdb.com
I found this in a video store and with the great cast (not always a good indicator!) and the list of awards won I took a chance on it being good. As is often the case when you have little expectation... Full review
loved it
May 06, 2006
NitaM - yahoo.com
May 06, 2006NitaM - yahoo.com
I did not think I would like this movie, I had never even heard of it. It got better with every frame. The music was awesome, I would buy the soundtrack. The only character I could have done without was the... Full review
loved it
May 06, 2006
dreamchasernita - yahoo.com
May 06, 2006dreamchasernita - yahoo.com
I did not think I would like this movie, I had never even heard of it. It got better with every frame. The music was awesome, I would buy the soundtrack. The only character I could have done without was the... Full review
Great movie for people who like emotional movies
Apr 21, 2006
Phil - yahoo.com
Apr 21, 2006Phil - yahoo.com
It is an emotional movie that explores disfunctional families. If you have one you will appreciate and find the movie to be Great. You must like this kind of movie though. If you are not into emotional movies do not waste... Full review
Great movie for people who like emotional movies
Apr 21, 2006
flipvan2002 - yahoo.com
Apr 21, 2006flipvan2002 - yahoo.com
It is an emotional movie that explores disfunctional families. If you have one you will appreciate and find the movie to be Great. You must like this kind of movie though. If you are not into emotional movies do not waste... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 23, 2005Monsters and Critics
Thanks to the powerful performances of the movie's main three actors, Christopher Walken, Michael Caine and Josh Lucas, Around the Bend is a quirky drama that will make you laugh as it tugs at the heartstrings.
Overall, the film's small problems do nothing to hurt the plot or your enjoyment of the movie.
... Full Review
| Feb 22, 2005DVD Talk
I'll be the first to admit that I'd watch pretty much anything Walken does, but his performance in Around the Bend is the kind of acting that makes you remember just why he's such a great actor.
What comes across as a quirky comedy in the opening minutes soon segues into an endearing road movie about what it's like to have a little bit of someone else inside of you (and inside of your family), even though you may barely know them.
... Full Review
| Feb 22, 2005Fashion.ie, Ireland
Heartwarming, if predictable, Around the Bend represents the softer side of its three leads and Walken is particularly effective in an uncharacteristic role (i.e.
There's eccentric patriarch Henry (Michael Caine), prodigal son Turner (Christopher Walken), bitter grandson Jason (Josh Lucas), and great-grandson Zach (Jonah Bobo).
... Full Review
| Feb 22, 2005popmatters.com
Around the Bend is thankfully free of histrionic speeches and tearful outbursts, but instead takes a subtler approach.
Unfortunately, the characters reconcile their differences too easily and predictably.
... Full Review
| Nov 05, 2004Deseret News
As always, Walken does his best to make this mess watchable.....the film's most tiresome aspects....the movie is making fun of itself, acknowledging just how familiar....such a good cast.... ... Full Review
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