Sacramento

2024

Comedy

7
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 85% · 59 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 62% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 1713 1.7K

road trip los angeles, california former best friend buddy comedy independent film sacramento, california

Plot summary

When free-spirited Ricky suddenly reappears in father-to-be Glenn’s life, the two former best friends embark on a spontaneous road trip from LA to Sacramento.

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1 hr 29 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by liamettlers 7 / 10

From World Premier

Reviewed by redban02 6 / 10

Not for everyone, but it's OK

I left the theaters about 15-20 minutes agoI went to see this film because I've found Michael Cera funny in some movies, and the preview suggested a fun buddy-buddy road-trip comedy. As a road trip aficiano myself, I was drawn to the idea of an impromptu road trip to some random city. I could kinda relateThe movie isn't for everyone. At my screening, there were just two people (myself included). By the end, I was alone after the other gentleman walked out before the finishThe movie is a thoughtful adult drama with a little comedy sprinkled. The film is a little dialogue heavy at times. The third act surpasses the first and second acts by a lot. The comedy delivers a few times (usually through Michael Cera's character). Yet overall, the jokes are the sort that will make you mildly chuckle or smile rather than burst out laughing. It's not the funniest movieMichael Angarano's character is cool at times, but Michael Cera and Maya Erskine's characters get a little annoying from rudeness or awkwardness. When Michael Angarano's character wants to hang out and have fun, Michael Cera's character keep shutting it down to the point where he got irritating. Kristen Stewart is ok, but she doesn't get much screen-time. I was surprised to see former wrestler AJ Lee tooThe movie's crux rests upon the fact that Michael Cera and Michael Angarano's characters were best friends who drifted apart. The movie could've given us more about their friendship. Exactly how close were they in the past? What drew them close in the first place? How and why did they drift apart? There were some details offered, such as the dialogue about the car, but it's not enough. I'm not saying that we needed flashbacks, but the film needed some way to flesh out their relationshipBut in spite of the above, the movie isn't all bad. The message of the movie, as I take it, centers on the importance of friendships. Both of the leads, played by Michael Cera and Michael Arangano, are anxious and stressed about events in their lives, and the movie essentially shows how their friendship enables them to get through it. It's a sweet message, delivered effectivelyThe movie kinda reminded me of 2009's "One Week" (starring Joshua Jackson), with some "American Beauty" mixed in6.5/10.
Reviewed by saolivaresm 7 / 10

The price of friendship and fatherhood

Actor and director Michael Angarano offers us an indie journey through friendship and parenthood plagued by anxiety that makes this fun film one of the best pastimes of 2025. A road movie on a simple scale, but rewarding in its message.An exploration of friendship.This is a simple and human film that aims to be nothing more than a journey through the observation of modern man and his fears within his life and relationships, with all the complexity that this entails. It's a rich look at the anxiety of becoming a parent and how to cope with it all, captured in a delicious blend of dark humor and well-thought-out humor that delivers a true indie adventure with a star-studded cast. Michael Angarano and Michael Cera are a formidable on-screen duo, reflecting a strange friendship that feels as real as it is enriching. Meanwhile, wonderful supporting actors like Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine provide powerful moments within this captivating story.An intelligent management style.In his second feature film as a director, Michael Angarano's direction is so carefully curated that it feels so innocent and unobtrusive, practically allowing us to be a traveling companion of this duo of friends. The director's great virtue is highlighting the strong connection that exists behind his cast, where directing his current partner, Maya, and his ex, Kristen, allows the director to feel truly confident in bringing the naturalness of splendidly interpreted characters. Both actresses elevate a film in which the men bear the burden of carrying the problems, but the women provide the necessary maturity to impeccably portray the challenges. An effective and enjoyable direction.Conclusion.A truly enjoyable film, well-made and with a deep love that gives us a great time in this anxiety-filled drama with laughter that soothes the soul and a simple and successful direction to enjoy one of the pleasant surprises of this 2025 and to which it deserves our time and enjoyment.
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