Away We Go

Away We Go

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Away We Go

John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Catherine O'Hara

A couple who is expecting their first child travel around the U.S. in order to find a perfect place to start their family. Along the way, they have misadventures and find fresh connections with an ass...( read more  read more... )ortment of relatives and old friends who just might help them discover "home" on their own terms for the first time.

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  • December 29, 2009
    Away we go is sort of a road movie that tells the story of a young couple expecting their first child, they decide to travel all across the U.S and to Montreal, Canada to decide which place is better for their child to live in. It is a movie full of joy, colorful, with some black...( read more) humor and drama. The rhythm is kinda slow but in my opinion it is meant to be that way. The locations are great, the various lanscapes from the different places are beautiful. The soundtrack is another thing you thank from this movie, every song is intended to fit to the scene it was on. The cast was really good, Maya Rudolph, usually known from its comedic roles, with this one she proves she can also do drama and in a very good way, John Krasinski also delivers a very good performance and the supporting roles of Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Catherine O'Hara deliver convincing acting jobs and helps the movie with his evolution. In conclusion, if you like the movies that leave you a smile on your face at the end, you should give a chance to Away We Go.
  • December 20, 2009
    I really can't believe that Sam Mendes didn't recognize how far some of his characters were flying over the top. Anyone who called Juno's authenticity into question would be silenced in stark horror by the Maggie Gyllenhaal scene, or the Allison Janney scene, or even the scene wi...( read more)th John Krasinski's parents. They give the kind of performances with the kind of material that isn't funny, except in a way where you laugh out of vicarious embarrassment for the assumedly sane adults being forced to interpret it. Like a bizarro world Funny People, Away We Go is much stronger in its dramatic moments, but unlike Funny People it also contains its fair share of effective comedy as well. Krasinski doesn't really project much emotionally, but his comic timing and general goofiness are exciting; Maya Rudolph, the film's true surprise, pretty much picks up the rest of its slack. She is subtle, expressive and bitingly hilarious, giving the film just enough life to power through its agonizing passages and deeply enhancing its strong ones. Her chemistry with Krasinski is great.

    I recognize that Away We Go is swoony and sort of treacly, but I dunno, it worked for me. I'm sure it won't for others.
  • November 17, 2009
    It was somewhat slow, but I think it was meant to be that way. The acting of John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph were done well. It had it's funny, sweet, and sad moments. Overall, not a bad movie.
  • October 6, 2009
    "I love my babies. Why would I want to push them away from me?"

    A couple who is expecting their first child travel around the U.S. in order to find a perfect place to start their family. Along the way, they have misadventures and find fresh connections with an assortment ...( read more)of relatives and old friends who just might help them discover "home" on their own terms for the first time.

    REVIEW

    Winning comedy/drama with Krasinski & Rudolph ? perfectly cast ? as a young couple of intellectuals whose impending birth of their first child has them navel gazing and wondering the best avenue of raising them by going on a road trip visiting family and friends, discovering there are no easy short-cuts and plenty of pit-falls along the bumpy ride into the heart's wonderings. The sharply funny and smart screenplay by writers Dave Eggers & Vendela Vida provide many moments for the protagonists to mingle with some odd and perhaps bleak outlets to parenthood and life in general. Director Sam Mendes wisely lets the comic cards fall where they may with his gifted leads and inspired ensemble. One of the year's best films and one of the best on relationships in general.
  • August 9, 2009
    Some of the best relationship advice ever put to film.
  • January 5, 2010
    A GORGEOUS film. Hugely funny & sweet but never ever mawkish; an ode to anyone who's ever tried to find their place in this world.
  • January 4, 2010
    the best part of the movie was Allison Janney saying really mean things about her children while they only sit a couple feet away, and hear everything, but she doesn't think they hear.
    i love catherine ohara....there should've been more.
  • January 1, 2010
    I wasn't really paying attention when I watched this film, but half of what I saw was funny or ridiculous. I would like to one day sit down and watch the film more closely in the near future :D
  • December 31, 2009
    Terrific casting and a lovely story in a film that is personal and heartfelt.

    Mendes takes on another genre and delivers the goods again, outside of American Beauty, in my opinion, this is his best work. The look of the film is gorgeous and the music that underscores the film ...( read more)is excellent. John K and Maya R are perfect as the couple at the centre of this film. I have always loved John K's work in the office and he is effortlessly good here. Maya R puts in a beautiful performance as well. Together they play off each other perfectly and they are just so much fun to hang around with.

    Low key and beautifully played, the film has a lovely tone that is really welcome...
  • December 26, 2009
    Mendes cements his reputation as an auteur in the milieu of social depression--even amid a comedy. Still, I liked what the film had to say and Krasinski was excellent.

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