Charlie & Boots (2009)
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A man and his estranged father set out on a cross country fishing trip that helps them to reconnect while haling old family wounds in this affectionate comedy drama starring Paul Hogan. When Charlie's (Hogan) wife Grace dies of a stroke on their 45th wedding anniversary, the devastated widower grows… More A man and his estranged father set out on a cross country fishing trip that helps them to reconnect while haling old family wounds in this affectionate comedy drama starring Paul Hogan. When Charlie's (Hogan) wife Grace dies of a stroke on their 45th wedding anniversary, the devastated widower grows consumed by grief. Though it's been years since Charlie has had any contact with his youngest son Boots (Shane Jacobson), a brief visit following Grace's funeral leaves Boots convinced that his ailing father is in desperate need of a good friend. Before long, Boots has convinced Charlie to go on a fishing trip. But the further the pair drives, the more obvious it becomes that Boots isn't just headed to their favorite fishing hole. When Charlie learns that Boots plans on taking them 3,000 miles to Cape York, he tries to make a break for it. Unfortunately for the old man, persistent Boots isn't about to let this opportunity slip by. Later, as the Australian countryside flashes by through their open windows, Charlie's grief begins to blow away, and his mischievous sense of humor begins to return. With the help of a pretty hitchhiker, the father and son start to learn just how important it is to accept their shortcomings and attempt to find a common ground. Later, after wild time at a rodeo, a hilarious encounter with a tough grandmother, and a frightful ride in an unstable plane, Charlie and Boots finally reach Cape York, and begin the first chapter in an exciting new adventure. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 51 min.
- Directed By
- Dean Murphy
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Sep 3, 2009 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Ruth Hessey, MovieTime, ABC Radio National
As to the humour, the script by Dean Murphy and Stewart Faichney is alarmingly slow, paunchy, dated, and sexist.
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Evan Williams, The Australian
It's a superbly relaxed and good-natured film.
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Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald
A road movie that offers a series of simple but singular pleasures, most of which stem from the way in which Charlie and Boots begin to relax in one another's company.
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Philippa Hawker, The Age (Australia)
For some, the film will seem like a drive through an Oz theme park carrying a Father's Day message; others might appreciate its sentiments, but wish for more dramatic weight.
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Des Partridge, Courier Mail (Australia)
Murphy's straight-forward direction and the genuine charisma that's drawn from Hogan and Jacobson's characters, make this film fun.
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