The Long Dumb Road

The Long Dumb Road

By Hannah Fidell

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2018-11-09
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Hannah Fidell
  • Production Company: Gamechanger Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
5.6/10
5.6
From 70 Ratings

Description

From writer-director Hannah Fidell (A Teacher, 6 Years) and co-writer Carson Mell ("Silicon Valley," "Tarantula") comes a comedy of transformation, discovery and maturity set on the road between Austin and Los Angeles. When college-bound teenager Nat (Tony Revolori) offers itinerant 30-something mechanic Richard (Jason Mantzoukas) a ride during a stop-over in small-town Texas, neither one realizes the indelible impact each traveler will have on his respective journey. Nat, an aspiring photographer, is heading towards a bright future in art school in Los Angeles and wants to find the real America en route to new beginnings out West; Richard, a lovably unkempt motormouth, is simply looking for connection in the moment — and maybe a beer or ten — while he grapples with indecision, past mistakes and dead-ends. As they travel through the American Southwest, taking in picturesque towns and crossing paths with an assortment of old flames, fellow travelers, kooky cons, and good Samaritans, both passengers come alive through the myriad possibilities of the open road. Finding connection, comfort and chaos in their shared journey, this improbable and unforgettable screen duo forges an epic bond few will forget.

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  • Left me wanting more

    5
    By laser.guided.spork
    Quite simply, Jason Mantzoukas owns this movie. He gives an endearing and naturalistic performance that makes the story as good as it is. The ending, though it left me wanting more, is true to the inconsequential nature of their road trip: people come in and out of each other’s lives, and then they’re gone. It’s sobering and sad, but the main characters deal with what they’re given. Well worth it.
  • Lame

    1
    By BelaLogoC
    Sorry Jason, you were given a crappy script. Your character was supposed to be deep and textured and conflicted, but the writer had no real handle on it or on character arc or realistic dialogue. It was derivative of much better movies like Sideways. It would make a great topic for How Did This Get Made, though. So there’s that.
  • Really great movie, exceeded my expectations.

    5
    By OlympiaAlbert
    I bought this film to show my love for Jason Mantzoukas and was blown away with his performance and what a great story it was. Best film I have seen in awhile. I didn’t giggle out loud as the Hey Nong Man usually makes me do, but I smiled throughout the whole film and thoroughly enjoyed it. Jason is a rising star and one day when he has a canon of great films, this will solidly be in there. Hopefully the combined star power of Jason, June, and Paul will bring them together someday on the screen. If your still reading, I still hope and pray for Nundercover.
  • Not a great storyline, was expecting more.

    1
    By Bears3489
    Jason Mantzoukas is a very funny actor. Unfortunately he couldn’t even save this film. I grew very bored with this movie. It’s an insult to compare this film to the greats such as Midnight Run and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
  • Midnight Run the comic book

    5
    By Guy23
    If you want Midnight Run the comic book to happen then buy this movie.

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