SYNOPSICS
The Odd Way Home (2013) is a English movie. Rajeev Nirmalakhandan has directed this movie. Veronica Cartwright,Rumer Willis,Chris Marquette,Brendan Sexton III are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2013. The Odd Way Home (2013) is considered one of the best Drama movie in India and around the world.
The oddest couple takes an unforgettable journey through the American Southwest, finding happiness in the unlikeliest of places and seeing in each other what no one else has seen before. Maya is a product of childhood abuse who escapes her shattered life in Los Angeles and meets Duncan, a hermit from a tiny town. He is socially awkward and a slave to pattern and routine, but a master of map-making and directions. Their journey teaches Maya to care for someone else and takes Duncan into a new world. Their road trip is filled with unexpected surprises and hard realities that redefine the notion of family.
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Why you should see this movie
I just saw ODD WAY HOME at the Albuquerque Film Festival, where it deservedly won the Audience Choice for Best Picture. Knowing it's content and that it was a low-budget labor of love, I had very modest expectations. Well, fact is I was stunned. There are two stellar performances from Chris Marquette and Rumer Willis that carry the film. She is a screwed up singer headed to LA and he an autistic soul, who come together in an odd way (no spoilers) and grow individually and jointly. These are performances you could only get from great talents early in their careers. They are so alive and vulnerable my wife and I literally forgot we were watching a movie. You cry, hurt and laugh with them in ways you just never will with a "star" driven and laden movie. We all seek intimacy, profound intimacy. It's here in all it's tenderness, bitterness and brutality; yet it resonates. All I can say is see it. You will be changed, for afterward you will not see people the same way. It makes you compassionate. As to the "artie bucco" review of ODD WAY HOME that also appears on IMDb, I can only assume it's someone with major issues. His negative comments just don't make sense. (NOTE: "artie bucco" was the owner of the SOPRANOS restaurant of choice. Really surprised that IMDb would let this fake critic have any space for spewing hatred) This is really the kind of film aimed at the heart, not at the box-office or cash box. While it's not perfect it is pure INDY expression at it's near best.
Pleasantly surprised
I haven't seen Rumer Willis in anything before and only know her through tabloid headlines, as such I didn't hold high hopes for this but the description sounded interesting so I thought I'd give it a go. I'm glad I did. The story is really slow paced and I did feel that there were times more detail could have been provided to clarify where the characters are and why. As it is you kind of have to make assumptions at times and write a bit of the story yourself. The way the film has been shot and edited is amazing. Really helps to highlight and play on emotion. The actors had great chemistry and had either of them been paired with someone else it may not have worked as well. Chris was especially believable and I loved watching how both characters and their relationship developed along the way. As a victim of abuse myself I was able to relate to Rumer's character and the mood swings from super confident kick ass to vulnerable and wilting. I felt she played it well. This isn't a film I could watch more than once but I would recommend it
Voice of reason required.
Having read the reviews on IMDb.com, I can only conclude that Rumer Willis has a team of bloggers working for her. Her performance is, at best, weak and at times it is totally unbearable. I am left wondering if her inclusion in the role is more to do with her perceived 'box-office' draw than her lamentable acting ability. The premise of the story is good enough to have attracted a much more plausible female lead, but this film will be struggling to acquire any punters who aren't simply conditioned 90210ers. There is something very distracting about Ms Willis' screen presence, which I am unable to put my finger on. Unfortunately, that distraction is to the detriment of the storyline and other characters in the cast. I think the distraction may be emanating from an area of my brain that manages belief/disbelief. In conclusion, if you like all things Rumer, you may well like this. If you enjoy good acting, don't bother.
Poignant, moving film
I really enjoyed this film. First, I was totally impressed with Rumor Willis's acting chops. She was really strong, as was the actor playing the lead male role, Duncan. The film was interesting from the very beginning. I had no idea what was going to happen, and I was curious/engaged the whole time. I prefer films that feature characters that are complicated in some way, as I think people in general are more interesting when they are complex. And not the sort of shallow complexity that you find in many films these days, but true life experience driven complexity. The characters in this film had so much richness and depth and I related to them in different ways. I found myself very involved in their story. I thought it was really good. I highly recommend.
Very beautiful film.
This is a very moving, and lovely film. The writing was unique, clever, and sharp. The acting seemed effortless, and was extremely spot-on. Maya was a very sharp, natural, and empathetic character played by Rumer Willis. Her voice/music was also very nice (might I add). Chris Marquette just could not have done better with his very intricate/lovable character. One of my favorite performances was portrayed by Veronica Cartwright towards the very end of the film. Just truly great all around. I would highly suggest this film. All the performances were at the level they should have been. No one over did it or under-did it. If that works as a sentence. And that is my review of this film.