Around the Bend (2004)
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29% of critics liked it
(94 reviews) -
61% of users liked it
(4,706 ratings)
Four generations of an American family are brought together by difficult circumstances while facing some unpleasant truths in this drama. Henry (Michael Caine) is an elderly man in failing health living in a small town in the Southwest, where he's cared for by his live-in nurse (Glenne Headly).… More Four generations of an American family are brought together by difficult circumstances while facing some unpleasant truths in this drama. Henry (Michael Caine) is an elderly man in failing health living in a small town in the Southwest, where he's cared for by his live-in nurse (Glenne Headly). As Henry's condition grows worse, he's joined by his son Turner (Christopher Walken), his grandson Jason (Josh Lucas), and his great-grandson Zach (Jonah Bobo). As the four men deal with Henry's illness, they also try to come to terms with a lifetime's worth of differences between them. Around the Bend is the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Roberts. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jordan Roberts
- Written By
- Jordan Roberts
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 8, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Independent
Critic Reviews
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Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
This is the male equivalent of the chick flick. It could have been titled Divine Secrets of the Da-Da Brotherhood.
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Calling this 'tired' gives fatigue a bad name.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
In the end Around the Bend isn't an awful movie. It's merely forgettable.
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Susan Walker, Toronto Star
A sentimental journey, to be sure, but is saved by bleakly humorous moments.
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Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
In Michael Caine and Christopher Walken and Josh Lucas, [Roberts has] surrounded himself with a first-rate cast who, with one exception, seize the day.
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Cast
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Christopher Walken
as Turner Lair
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Josh Lucas
as Jason Lair
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Michael Caine
as Henry Lair
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Glenne Headly
as Katrina
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Jonah Bobo
as Zach Lair
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Kathryn Hahn
as Sarah
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Norbert Weisser
as Walter
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Laurie O'Brien
as Ruth
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David Eigenberg
as John
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Michael O'Neill
as Cowboy
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Lily Knight
as Tiffany's Saleswoman
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Gerry Bamman
as Albert
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Robert Douglas
as College Student
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Carlos Cabarcas
as KFC Counterman
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Jean Effron
as Albert's Mother
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Rick Negron
as KFC Manager
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David Marciano
as Detective
