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Directed by Sam Mendes Written by husband and wife team Dave Eggers & Vendela Vida Longtime (and now thirtysomething) couple Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) are going to have a baby. The pregnancy progresses smoothly, but six months in, the pair are delivered news from Burt s parents Jerry and Gloria (Jeff Daniels and Catherine O Hara) that they are moving out of Colorado thereby eliminating the expectant couple s main reason for living there. As Burt & Verona ask themselves what does it mean to have a family these days they take a road trip to visit friends and family in the hope that they will find the perfect place to put down roots and raise their child
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
`Away We Go' is a nice little film from Sam Mendes that manages to be both funny and poignant. This follows a couple, Burt and Verona, who are about to have a baby and who are looking for a place to bring it up and settle down as a family. They travel around various places in America and visit assorted friends in their search for a place to call home. This has great performances from the two lead actors and they have a great on-screen chemistry together. I found myself laughing out loud many times throughout and this is definitely one of those films with a quirky, kooky edge to it. This also has a indie film feel to it, which only adds to it overall and it also has a great soundtrack which adds to certain scenes and compliments it perfectly. Burt and Verona feel confused and lost in their lives and it is only by travelling around that they realise that others feel the same way they do and have their own individual issues and crosses to bear. This leads up to a satisfying conclusion and although it is a little predictable, it leaves a warm glow. This is an inoffensive, feel good movie and there is nothing wrong with that; I enjoyed it more than I thought I would and recommend it for a chilled out evening in.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Helen Morgan
Format:DVD
This film is a real breath of fresh air from Sam Mendes, and you get the impression that he really enjoyed making it. It's not an out and out comedy, although there are some hilarious moments in there, and although it's romantic, it's not the normal boring pukefest of boy mets girl blah blah! Burt and Verona are way past that, and facing something that lots of couples face, the what to do with your life, and where to make it...and it's a really fun journey how they get there.
They meet some great characters they meet on the way, Alison Janney is hilarious, as is Maggie Gyllenhaal but this isn't just a laugh out loud comedy, it's beautifully touching, poigniant, warm film that you leave with a little tear in your eye but feeling better about the world. After all, life is a lot about the journey.
They meet some great characters they meet on the way, Alison Janney is hilarious, as is Maggie Gyllenhaal but this isn't just a laugh out loud comedy, it's beautifully touching, poigniant, warm film that you leave with a little tear in your eye but feeling better about the world. After all, life is a lot about the journey.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Burt and Verona have a problem. They are about to have a baby, and they don't really feel as though they have a place of their own in the world, a place where they really belong and can call home.
They set off on a tour of America, visiting various friends and relatives who have each got their own take on bringing up children and the concept of family. They move from city to city, from situation to situation, until they do, eventually, find a place to call home.
Ay times outright hilarious, at times quiet and moving, this is a great piece of film making from Sam Mendes. Somewhat more low key than some of his better known films, it is a sweet portrayal of that search we all go through for our place in the world. It's touching, yet entertaining at the same time (especially Burt's reaction to an exceedingly kookie Maggie Gyllenhall's child rearing ethos).
Added into this is a pretty good soundtrack. I must acknowledge my Girlfriend here, who pointed out that the original music is somewhat derivative guitar strummy folk music, a bit like Iron and Wine but for all it's derivativeness it's pretty good and matches the mood of the film well. There are also a few tracks such as George Harrison's `What is Life', which really lift the film. It's a decent soundtrack, and I might well end up buying it.
I really enjoyed it. 4 stars.
They set off on a tour of America, visiting various friends and relatives who have each got their own take on bringing up children and the concept of family. They move from city to city, from situation to situation, until they do, eventually, find a place to call home.
Ay times outright hilarious, at times quiet and moving, this is a great piece of film making from Sam Mendes. Somewhat more low key than some of his better known films, it is a sweet portrayal of that search we all go through for our place in the world. It's touching, yet entertaining at the same time (especially Burt's reaction to an exceedingly kookie Maggie Gyllenhall's child rearing ethos).
Added into this is a pretty good soundtrack. I must acknowledge my Girlfriend here, who pointed out that the original music is somewhat derivative guitar strummy folk music, a bit like Iron and Wine but for all it's derivativeness it's pretty good and matches the mood of the film well. There are also a few tracks such as George Harrison's `What is Life', which really lift the film. It's a decent soundtrack, and I might well end up buying it.
I really enjoyed it. 4 stars.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Specs
Format:DVD
A pleasureable, comical journey during pregnancy is what this movie sets out to do and does it very well. Found it great to watch and relax to.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most enoyable, feel-good, instantly adorable films around.
12 May 2010
Format:DVD
Sam Mendes already has an amazing CV, with the likes of the superb American Beauty and the more recent, equally powerful Revolutionary Road. Away We Go, however, is a break from more serious undertones of both the aforementioned films.
It revolves around our two main characters,the happy couple Burt and Verona, the latter heavily pregnant. Upon hearing the news that Burt's parents are leaving not just the town but the country, to up sticks and move to Belgium, they realise the world is their oyster and set off on a trip across America to discover their own Garden of End to settle and bring up their baby in.
Burt and Verona are two of the most loveable characters you can find in a film. At times they make you laugh out loud, at times they make you sit awwwwwing to yourself in your chair hoping noone heard. Their friends and family they meet along the way are equally as interesting as the leads, especially Allisson Janey's incessant bullying of her kids and the couple who have just suffered another miscarriage (who'd have thought dance-karaoke could be so moving). Top that off with Burt's constant marriage proposals to Verona only to be continually told no, and you have one heartwarming film.
For anyone that likes comedy, drama and quirkiness, I highly recommend this film. And if by the time you finish watching it, you haven't awwed an endless amount of times and thoroughly enjoyed the last hour and a half of your life, you have no soul.
It revolves around our two main characters,the happy couple Burt and Verona, the latter heavily pregnant. Upon hearing the news that Burt's parents are leaving not just the town but the country, to up sticks and move to Belgium, they realise the world is their oyster and set off on a trip across America to discover their own Garden of End to settle and bring up their baby in.
Burt and Verona are two of the most loveable characters you can find in a film. At times they make you laugh out loud, at times they make you sit awwwwwing to yourself in your chair hoping noone heard. Their friends and family they meet along the way are equally as interesting as the leads, especially Allisson Janey's incessant bullying of her kids and the couple who have just suffered another miscarriage (who'd have thought dance-karaoke could be so moving). Top that off with Burt's constant marriage proposals to Verona only to be continually told no, and you have one heartwarming film.
For anyone that likes comedy, drama and quirkiness, I highly recommend this film. And if by the time you finish watching it, you haven't awwed an endless amount of times and thoroughly enjoyed the last hour and a half of your life, you have no soul.
By leelee
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Maya Rudolph & John Krasinski are great in this film, it's uplifting and funny and has a good story.
Would recommend it!
Would recommend it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice little film
Real talk, I purchased because it was literally cheaper to buy then DVD than rent from anywhere and it's a nice little film with a great cast.
Published 22 days ago by angelchrome
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I really love this film, really brilliant acting and quirky storyline. If you're into indie comedies then give this one a try.
Published 3 months ago by Model-Behaviour
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is a great movie. All the actors I love and a good laugh. Pretty unlikely to change your world but a really nice Sunday afternoon movie.
Published 3 months ago by Deborah Lean
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
We really enjoyed this dvd it was very down to earth and very realistic to life so i would reconmend to people '
Published 8 months ago by spot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quiet little film
A quiet little film telling a familiar story of the 'growing up' pains of parents to be. Funny, heart felt and thoroughly enjoyable
Published 10 months ago by Sam's mum
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awful. Shockingly bad
This film is just terrible.
I bought this expecting a funny, romantic comedy. It didn't deliver on either count. Read more
I bought this expecting a funny, romantic comedy. It didn't deliver on either count. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars
An inoffensive, quirky comedy about life, love and building a family.
This is a nice little comedy, about a couple who are having a baby, and are decide where is best to raise their child. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Louise Roberts
2.0 out of 5 stars
average
Not as funny as the credits/reviews make it out to be; distinctly average film though mildly amusing. Directed by Sam Mendes but not one of his finest moments.
Published 19 months ago by Gordon Forrest
2.0 out of 5 stars
Peculiar film I didn't understand
Based on the reviews I thought I would love this film, but I didn't. It's a very likable little film but halfway through I just got enough. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Blue
4.0 out of 5 stars
Marmite Movie
Reading what other people thought on Rotten Tomatoes was a hoot - either big love or bile by the bucketful. Read more
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