Everybody's Fine (2009)

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• Douglas W C

  
  Sorry, everybody is not fine in this movie. Mega-Crap.

• Film C

  
  Well what a fantastic cast, the brilliance of Barrymore and Rockwell, the fantastic and gorgeous Beckinsale and the Awesomeness of De Niro :) Its a wonderful cast, with a wonderfully sweet and touching storyline, and with this great cast and storyline i was shock that this movie… More
  Well what a fantastic cast, the brilliance of Barrymore and Rockwell, the fantastic and gorgeous Beckinsale and the Awesomeness of De Niro :) Its a wonderful cast, with a wonderfully sweet and touching storyline, and with this great cast and storyline i was shock that this movie didnt have more publicity which is disappointing. A fantastic cast, wonderfully acted and just a lovely and sweet movie to watch. Really worth a watch!

• Mark W

  
  It has now seemingly reached the time where one of our greatest screen actors is no longer able to command certain roles. Occasionally though, an older, more mature role will surface which can still give a reminder of their talents. This is that role serving Robert DeNiro. Recently… More
  It has now seemingly reached the time where one of our greatest screen actors is no longer able to command certain roles. Occasionally though, an older, more mature role will surface which can still give a reminder of their talents. This is that role serving Robert DeNiro. Recently widowed, retired wire factory worker Frank Goode (DeNiro) realises all the contact he had with his four children was organised by his wife. When they all opt out of his planned family reunion, Frank takes it on himself to embark on a road trip to see his kids. As he does, he discovers they have been keeping secrets from him. First off, this is a remake of the 1990 Italian film with Marcello Mastroianni, and as far as these types of films go, it's nothing new. It's actually quite lightweight material and given the subject you'd be forgiven for expecting a bit more of a punch behind it. It doesn't wholeheartedly deliver the power it should. What it does do however, is achieve in giving DeNiro center stage. It's great to see him being the main attraction again and a real pleasure to spend time with him when he's not playing second fiddle to anyone. There has always been something personal about watching DeNiro act. His ticks; his smile; his grimace and his lack of eye-contact. They are all here but what's most refreshing is seeing him play the role of a retired older man in his twilight years. Now accepting his age. Over the years DeNiro has delivered so many eclectic characters that most movie goers will have identified with at least one of them along the way. This is another fine performance and ultimately, he's the highlight of the film. The supporting actors are good but are given very little to work with and the likes of Sam Rockwell would have chewed up a meatier role. Sadly he's not provided with it. There are some lovely moments peppered throughout, as well as some pathos, but it doesn't quite rise above anything more than a 'likeable' status. A poignant little family drama that has a nice feel for time and benefits from a strong performance by DeNiro as the heart and soul. It just doesn't offer anything original.

• Bethany M

  
  Heartbreaking! You can't help but feel sorry for Frank and Robert De Niro plays him beautifully. It's the picture that got me crying.

• Brad W

  
  This movie has an all star cast, a interesting plot, and good acting. So whats with it, the movie is too dramatic, it didn't keep my attention, and it was not a very good movie.

• Mark H

  
  Minor family drama about father Frank Goode who sets out to visit each one of his adult children after they separately cancel their plans to have dinner at his house. There's some nuanced acting here, particularly from a uncharacteristically calm Robert De Niro, who is engaging.… More
  Minor family drama about father Frank Goode who sets out to visit each one of his adult children after they separately cancel their plans to have dinner at his house. There's some nuanced acting here, particularly from a uncharacteristically calm Robert De Niro, who is engaging. Unfortunately the whole affair is just so thoroughly underwhelming. Slight doesn't even begin to describe the plot. It's surprising the story was able to attract such a high caliber cast. A mildly charming diversion, but certainly nothing to write home about. (I could barely summon up the energy to write this review) Remake of a 1990 Italian drama starring Marcello Mastroianni.

• Dean !

  
  Well I'm surprised at the critics poor reviews, once again...funny how they always seem to have a different opinion to the majority?! I thought this was a nice, low key, subtle, touching family drama. A simple tale based on an Italian film of the same name from 1990. A windowed… More
  Well I'm surprised at the critics poor reviews, once again...funny how they always seem to have a different opinion to the majority?! I thought this was a nice, low key, subtle, touching family drama. A simple tale based on an Italian film of the same name from 1990. A windowed father makes an impromptu road trip to see his kids when they fail to show up for a family dinner. Discovering along the way the truth about their lives they have kept from him as they only use to open up to the mother. It has plenty of nice little touches along the way, it can be sad at times but in other ways becomes a nice reminder about the importance of staying in touch with family. Great performance from De Niro and a good cast line up. Well worth a watch!

• Jim H

  
  A lonely widower tours the country surprising each of his estranged children. Robert De Niro, one of American cinema's quintessential tough guys, is remarkably vulnerable in this role. His moments of loneliness ring incredibly true, and without him, the film would have no… More
  A lonely widower tours the country surprising each of his estranged children. Robert De Niro, one of American cinema's quintessential tough guys, is remarkably vulnerable in this role. His moments of loneliness ring incredibly true, and without him, the film would have no backbone, nothing to drive it forward. I think my favorite moment is his scene when he discovers his second daughter is lying to him. His reaction of lost last hope is so subtle yet so obvious to those of us who have been following him on his journey. The film lacks interesting supporting characters. The strangers he meets on the way are appropriately crazy yet flat and fitting to the film's theme. But the children are relatively boring. Aside from their deceptions, which only make them carbon copies of one another, they have no dimension and nothing to make them unique. Also, the film is quite maudlin in parts. There are many scenes that are obviously forcing tears from the audience, trying to push buttons. Good drama is much more subtle. Overall, this film proves De Niro's acting chops if you ever needed more evidence.

• erika b

  
  plot was weak . The music was the best part of the film

• Nadira I

  
  I actually love this movie. It is a simple one, but touching. A father wants their children to be with him on the holiday, but suddenly everybody is canceling the plan. We can feel the dissapointment of the father, but he's trying very hard to be patient and to be closer with his… More
  I actually love this movie. It is a simple one, but touching. A father wants their children to be with him on the holiday, but suddenly everybody is canceling the plan. We can feel the dissapointment of the father, but he's trying very hard to be patient and to be closer with his family. The movie is really realistic and engaging. The casts play very nice, especially Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore. So, everybody's fine.

• Dean M

  
  So polite and understand that flies will escape unscathed, <i>Everybody's Fine</i> is notable for demonstrating something we feared may no longer be possible: Robert De Niro acting as a normal guy. Silently unhappy after his wife's death, retiree Frank plans a… More
  So polite and understand that flies will escape unscathed, <i>Everybody's Fine</i> is notable for demonstrating something we feared may no longer be possible: Robert De Niro acting as a normal guy. Silently unhappy after his wife's death, retiree Frank plans a cross-country trip to surprise his loving but distant children. Without raising his voice or pillaging his tough-guy persona, De Niro capably tones it down to be a plausible picture of belated fatherhood. Keeping the kids separated for the most part allows each star to spar with De Niro, and all three maintain their nerve. Honours go to Sam Rockwell - the dishevelled dignity he brings is a tantalising taste of a father-son film we'd really like to see. Out front, De Niro relishes his shot at taking an <i>About Schmidt</i> sojourn, albeit along a kinder route than Jack Nicholson's caravan of curmudgeon.

• Manu G

  
  Great Movie!!! I really enjoyed it alot. It was a very emotional roller coaster for the role of DeNiro since he did it all for his children and how his feelings showed how much he care for them. Great Film!!!! Every family should watch this together. Frank Goode lives by himself in… More
  Great Movie!!! I really enjoyed it alot. It was a very emotional roller coaster for the role of DeNiro since he did it all for his children and how his feelings showed how much he care for them. Great Film!!!! Every family should watch this together. Frank Goode lives by himself in Elmira, NY, a recent widower with heart trouble, retired from a factory job, proud of having pushed his adult children toward success. In the summer, all four kids bail on a reunion, so, against doctor's orders, Frank decides to surprise each with a visit. He sets out to see his artist son in New York City, his daughter the ad exec in Chicago, his son the conductor on tour and presently in Denver, and his daughter who's a performer in Vegas. None are as he imagines or hopes. Will they let him see themselves as they are, and can this dad adapt?

• Cynthia S

  
  I am really liking Robert De Niro nowadays. He is doing some really wonderful older man parts now. This movie is wonderful, charming, and heartfelt. Chock full of some great acting as well. Nice, nice movie.

• Nicki M

  
  Slow moving, but nice movie about a recently widowed man's attempts to get closer to his grown up children. Had quite a realistic tone to it compared to some over sentimental films of it's type, and mostly the cast are very good. Robert De Niro does an excellent job and… More
  Slow moving, but nice movie about a recently widowed man's attempts to get closer to his grown up children. Had quite a realistic tone to it compared to some over sentimental films of it's type, and mostly the cast are very good. Robert De Niro does an excellent job and Drew Barrymore, of course, always good to watch. Kate Beckinsale, I would have to mirror a few other comments on here, not entirely believable, but have seen worse. Not wildly exciting, and it does drag in places, but on the whole I enjoyed it and the end was even quite moving. I think some people won't like it because they prefer movies that portray the perfect family, not flawed people with real faults and problems as this one does.

• Cassie H

  
  Average De Niro film. Average acting but not my favorite.

• Roy G

  
  A film with a few inspired moments - mostly towards the end - sprinkled in with a whole lot of awkward, even mean, portions. The result is a major disappointment.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  Earnest, but deeply flawed film is a remake of 1990's "Stanno Tutti Bene", directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Especially during the first half of the film, there's a latent artificial feel, and the "comic" situations feel forced, awkward. The cast is… More
  Earnest, but deeply flawed film is a remake of 1990's "Stanno Tutti Bene", directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Especially during the first half of the film, there's a latent artificial feel, and the "comic" situations feel forced, awkward. The cast is first-rate: Robert De Niro as the Goode patriarch, and Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale as his somewhat estranged children. However, the characters are a bore. De Niro's 'Frank' is incredibly annoying, while the children are basically a bunch of liars who the film wants you to love despite their terrible personalities. Putting aside its obvious problems, EVERYBODY'S FINE is well structured, impeccably shot, and in the end, it ties everything up quite nicely.

• Sanjaya &

  
  A remake of Guiseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti Bene", I haven't seen the original movie before so I didn't know how to compare it, but in my opinion Kirk Jones did a pretty good job in this movie... The main character played by Robert De Niro was a perfect… More
  A remake of Guiseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti Bene", I haven't seen the original movie before so I didn't know how to compare it, but in my opinion Kirk Jones did a pretty good job in this movie... The main character played by Robert De Niro was a perfect cast, he was great for portraying a widower who miss his children really really much and ready to take all risk to visit them just to surprise them... The flow of this movie is pretty slow, but I didn't sleep while watching this movie because I was curious to find what happens later... Overall, it's a good movie with a bunch of great cast : Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell... It's not a very great movie but it was worth watching because this movie taught us a valuable lesson to being a good father in the future, or to be a good children for now...

• Jake .

  
  So, i'm a bit of a sucker for these types of movies. We have buckets of raw emotion and about as much drama as can possibly be stuffed into 90 minutes. The story itself is fasinating, but strangely plausible. KIds lie to overbearing parents, our of fear, pride, and the… More
  So, i'm a bit of a sucker for these types of movies. We have buckets of raw emotion and about as much drama as can possibly be stuffed into 90 minutes. The story itself is fasinating, but strangely plausible. KIds lie to overbearing parents, our of fear, pride, and the frustration of having someone else's nose in their affairs. Siblings will watch each other's back. They will criticize each other, but anyone else, parents included, who does is unarguably in the wrong. As far as the sheer storyline and plot material goes, Everybody's Fine is pretty perceptive. I really like Sam Rockwell, and he was great, but I was really surprised the same can be said for Drew Barrymore. Plus, the two of them are really confincing as siblings. They have the chemistry for it. While I liked Everybody's Fine it is not a great or perfect movie by any means. It's predictable and there is also a huge emotional disconnect. Despite numorous opportunities for both, I did not feel the need to laugh or cry once. That would be the single greatest flaw. Despite a great story and acting, the film falls flat from a complete lack of heartbreaking humanity. The film does everything it can to show that you SHOULD care, but it never actually captures your heart and soul. And to finish it off we have a nice, neat happy ending, which isn't so terrible as such; but I found it irritating, and while the rest the film is realistic, I cannot imagine that it would ever happen.

• Chris G

  
  I'll admit that I still like Robert De Niro. I just don't like the movies he's done in the last decade. It could be argued that the last great movie he was in was Jackie Brown. It almost seems like since the mid 1990's he's just been in it for a paycheck. Did… More
  I'll admit that I still like Robert De Niro. I just don't like the movies he's done in the last decade. It could be argued that the last great movie he was in was Jackie Brown. It almost seems like since the mid 1990's he's just been in it for a paycheck. Did the actor that could play anybody die when he started doing Ben Stiller movies? We can't quite close the book on him yet. Everybody's Fine gives us a small glimmer that the De Niro of old could still be lurking in the body that gave us the villain in Rocky and Bullwinkle. It is just a small glimmer, though. The film is about Frank Goode (De Niro), a widower who has great hopes to bring his family all back together for a little reunion only to be dashed when everyone cancels out on him at the last minute. So he decides to travel the country seeing all of his kids (Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, and Drew Barrymore). The problem that occurs is that as he arrives at each destination the illusion that the kids and his deceased wife put up for him is shattered by the reality of what his kids lives are really like. Going back to De Niro, he's still there somewhere, though the source material isn't much to work with at all. The script is your typical "moment of clarity bad father" stuff that Lifetime TV is filled with. The three kids are great actors, but can't really hold a candle to De Niro's chops and fall behind as he becomes Frank Goode. Basic, average, almost dull. At the end of the day this becomes another movie you watched and forgot about, never to be seen again except on cable TV while flipping around. This is another example of a great actor in a below average/almost mediocre movie. You'll watch it for who's in it and then not care the next day.

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