Directed By: Jody Hill
Written By: Jody Hill, Danny McBride & John Carcieri
Cinematography By: Eric Treml
Editor: Jeff Seibenick
Cast: Josh Brolin, Danny McBride, Carrie Coon, Scoot McNairy, Montana Jordan
The great hunter Buck Ferguson and his trusted cameraman Don set out for an epic weekend adventure to reconnect with Buck's young son.
This film like most of director’s Jody Hill’s films this one is tricky. As here he seems to be making a male buddy comedy as well as a father son bonding film that almost seems sweet though has these rough edges of inappropriate material that makes it hard to recommend as a family film though it seems geared that way, but it also seems more like amen or boy’s movie as that relationship is sometimes more tough and gruff where a father is responsible but also wants to guide his son the tough and good and experience some vices with him first to help guide him and advise him.
You can tell what is being attempted and where it might be going it just takes a strange route to get there. It also shows a more narcissistic old school hunter who has to change with the times a bit and allow himself to be more open and sensitive to really bond. He feels alone and like he is losing things and being abandoned when all the answers to his problems are right in front of his face. It also shows a old school country man trying to fit into the modern age which seems to be more about feelings and technology. We see his selfishness and narcissism but he is still likable more for his ridiculousness but you can relate to him on a certain level.
This is contrasted with the relationship of his best friend and camera man. Played by Danny McBride with a convincing sweetness. Who he is equally attached to and afraid of losing. Even though to a point their relationship is abusive and he doesn’t have the nerve to let him know how much he means to him and the camera man is like the more load back uncle to his son but also inappropriate when it comes to the opposite sex. Where as in a certain scene he shows him pictures of his girlfriend that could have gone one way but goes a totally different direction and challenges what we had previously known of his character but still treats him as an average guy. It’s nothing that will upset the audience just a bit shocking.
Being that there is barely any female characters In The film this is definitely made more to appeal to a male audience.
It’s hilarious watching Brolin having to deal with a more modern kid. Which is a tale as endless as time, but seeing him react to his son’s desire for more modern conveniences and dietary restrictions is truly a sight to behold. Even as it doesn’t go over the top. Staying perfectly contained.
Josh Brolin in the lead is perfect as a man learning to get in touch with his feelings even though he doesn’t know how. He can be macho and funny at the same time and doesn’t make his character a stereotype.
The movie is entertaining and sweet, but not very moving. It also seems to be more aimed at middle America with humor poking fun at them but also showing their appeal and mindset.
The film stays funny and continuously catches you off guard. Even when being predictable. Which is why I usually tend to enjoy writer director Jody Hill’s films
Grade: C+
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