Rated R for language and drug use
Starring Andy Garcia, Vera Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga, Spencer Lofranco
Written and Directed by Adam Rogers
The Story:
George (Garcia) is bringing his son, Spencer (Hartman) to Middleton for the day tour. Spencer has no desire to attend Middleton. Edith (Farmiga) is bringing her daughter, Audrey (Farmiga) to Middleton. She's super-stoked, it's the only college she's been dreaming of for years. All four are going to experience Middleton, and it is going to change their lives.
Forever.
Here's an unusual little film. I had no idea what to expect when I rented it, but hoped for the best.
It was interesting.
Not great. Not earth-shattering.
But for the most part, engaging.
I'll leave that mostly to Garcia and Farmiga who played their roles as ordinary parents with a little bit of fun, and much less drama than they usually have to bear in their chosen profession.
It's the closest to comedy you might see from either!
That's not to say there's not some dramatic tension.
Naturally the oil and water first meeting disappears over the course of the day and the two bond in the most remarkable way.
When they finally are forced to "act" onstage, it is some pretty good dialogue, and you can feel the years of anger and pain coming from them.
Good stuff.
Meanwhile, the kids storyline which brought them to the college sort of gets the short end of the stick, but in a way, it's for the best.
They end up having their ideas of adult life changed and shaped forever after a simple day in the life of a college.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it, but I wouldn't be opposed to watching it again. Garcia really made this one work for me. Good job.
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