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Fiona Reid (Actor), Emm Gryner (Actor), Michael McGowan (Director, Producer) Rated:
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Genre Drama
Format Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Contributor Michael McGowan, Emm Gryner, Joshua Jackson, Campbell Scott, Nick de Pencier, Fiona Reid, Liane Balaban, Jane Tattersall See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 34 minutes

Product Description

A terminal diagnosis leads to a journey of self-discovery in this "moving, tremendously involving" (David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews) road comedy from writer-director Michael McGowan. Joshua Jackson gives a charming performance as Ben.

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.43 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ IDFC9562DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Michael McGowan
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 34 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Fiona Reid, Emm Gryner, Joshua Jackson, Liane Balaban, Campbell Scott
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Jane Tattersall, Michael McGowan, Nick de Pencier
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ IFC Independent Film
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004GSVX9O
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Catrinus Wallet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great bike, great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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    I've seen a lot of "cross USA" road trip movies, but this one goes across CANADA on a vintage Norton Commando so the scenery is quite different and downright GORGEOUS. Well acted and well written which was a bonus!
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  • Tes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanksgiving food for thought
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2014
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    This was a serendipitous film for 2 expat Canadians to stumble upon while looking for a way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It brought tears to my eyes on a couple different levels.

    It's a true homage. The beautiful vistas and Canadian references provoked many warm smiles. Joshua Jackson shines as an uncertain, repressed, yet yearning protagonist. The strong contradiction of being raised in a content, conservative culture, but also in a country that allows for so much freedom and potential, is something to which many Canadians can relate.

    It could even be seen as a subtle political statement: a portrait of a maturing country unsure of its current direction, too timid/apathetic to realize its ideals. I only hope we as a country can be strong in identity and path before things get dire and we end up hurting others... amoung other unintended consequences. Canada has the capacity to be extraordinary, it is apparent to most anyone. But also to be selfish and indulgent. One only hopes enough Canadians kissing the Stanley Cup is enough for the cancers to be kept at bay and, perhaps more importantly, that our explorers don't shrink from rejection.

    So the film was great food for thought this Thanksgiving. Both superficial and deep ways to appreciate the country. Much gratitude to makers of this film, it really is a beautiful piece of art.
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  • K. Todd Ramer
    4.0 out of 5 stars One of those "Feel-Good, though everything won't be OK" movies
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Though it had a bit too much of that hipster/indie feel, they managed to best that hindrance by giving us a great story with a setting that is too beautiful for words. I would DEFINITELY recommend this to people who are into film that is made to question the things we not only take for granted, but also just assume we want due too society's standards.

    I'm not from Canada, nor have I ever been there, but after watching this movie, I really hope to some day get to experience all the scenic beauty of it. I would even myself like to do it by motorcycle.

    I read most of the critiques people had AGAINST this film, and I'm not sure any of them actually held the merit of the film accountable. So far, the majority of complaints have been about the fact that some American actors were used. If that type of thing bothers you, then you must not understand the actual concept of acting and probably should just quit watching movies altogether. Another complaint has been that their was too much narration. I personally found that the narration added a unique dimension of flat humor and brought a quality of storytelling that allowed me to help relate more to Joshua Jackson's portrayal of the main character.

    As I stated in the beginning, the only real deficit to this film was the hipster/indie feel. They tried to sometimes fit in poorer quality handheld shots and rough transitions to give it a bit more of an edgy touch, but it wasn't necessary as it drew away, in my opinion, from the emotional experience.

    In all, I would keep this on my shelf next to other selections, like "The Lucky Ones", "Into The Wild" and "The Motorcycle Diaries"... I liked that much!

    Hope this was helpful.

    Kristopher Ramer
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  • JLW69
    5.0 out of 5 stars Joshua Jackson
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
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    I love Joshua and I try to get everything he is in that is on DVD. I do not think that he gets enough credit for his acting. I think he is very natural in the parts he plays. This movie is a good one to watch if you want to see some great country. I laughed and I cried watching this one. If you want to know everything about this movie read some of the other reviews that tell you every minute of the film. I don't like knowing every aspect of a film, I like to be surprised. I liked this one very much and I will watch it over and over.
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  • Jackjeanh
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not sure about this one...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012
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    To tell you the truth, after watching this movie, I'm still not sure how I felt about it. Granted, Joshua Jackson is fabulous. I love him in just about everything he does. The story has got a good premise, something that could resound with anyone. (It's the what-if situation where something unexpected happens and turns your life upside down. Which is then followed by the inevitable journey of self discovery and what's the meaning of life.) It wasn't a horrible movie, just different. The narrator's voice is a bit jarring at times compared to the slow, gradual pace of the movie. I know it was shot in Canada, but you don't have to be a Canadian to appreciate the landscape and scenery. If you're looking to watch it, I would try and rent it first if you can. See how you feel about it yourself. Personally, I'm glad I own it, but only cause it was on sale. Check it out for yourself.
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  • Curmudgeon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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    Okay. I'm not a movie critic nor one who finds the mainstream movies as enjoyable as others, so take this with a grain of salt. My wife and I are rather "contra" movie people. If it gets 5 stars and is a box office smash, we usually hate it.

    When we selected this movie to watch, we had no idea what to expect. As it turns out, this movie was about a normal guy living a normal life and draws the short straw. It showed his struggles, his mistakes, interactions with strangers and people he loved, and the ultimate power of family. It was all done in a nice, wholesome fashion.

    If you reject the pop culture trash that passes for entertainment today, then this is a movie you will likely enjoy. If you love the "thug life" movies, keep moving. Nothing to see here.
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  • Kiki Effe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arrivato presto
    Reviewed in Italy on March 14, 2020
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    Nonostante ci fosse scritto usato, il DVD era sigillato, arrivato nei tempi.
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  • Christoph V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Starkes Indie-Roadmovie!
    Reviewed in Germany on February 27, 2013
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    Kein Film hat es bisher geschafft, dass ich mich so in eine Geschichte hinein fühlen konnte wie dieser.

    Ben, ein 30-jähriger Lehrer aus Toronto, frisch verlobt, bekommt eine Diagnose gestellt, die sein ganzes Leben verändert. Er besorgt sich ein altes Motorrad und lässt einfach alles hinter sich um noch einmal sein ganz persönliches Abenteuer zu erleben. Er fährt von Toronto aus Richtung Westen und begegnet den unterschiedlichsten Menschen und lernt hierbei einiges über das Leben.

    Der Streifen schafft es bei mir, perfekt mit meinen Gefühlen zu spielen. In einem Moment ist die Szene so traurig, dass man seine Tränen kaum noch halten kann, aber bevor das geschieht, wechselt die Stimmung schon wieder in eine geradezu humoristische Richtung. Einfach Toll!
    Eine Geschichte mitten aus dem Leben, über die Schönheit der kanadischen Landschaft mit wirklich großartiger Musik unterlegt die perfekt zum Film (und zu den Gefühlen, die damit zum Ausdruck gebracht werden sollen) passt.

    Ich kann den Film nur wärmstens empfehlen.
    Von mir bekommt der Film 5 Sterne, weil er mich von Beginn an bis zum Ende sehr unterhalten hat und auch gerne öfters in meinem DVD-Player landet ohne das sich Langeweile bemerkbar macht.
    Bild- und Tonqualität sind absolut in Ordnung und die von vielen kritisierte Erzählerstimme finde ich persönlich absolut nicht unpassend, ganz im Gegenteil.

    In diesem Sinne: "Was ist das Minimum beim Leben?"
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  • K Stevenson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A master piece!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2012
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    I don't write reviews so I can honestly say this film was special. Perhaps it is my love of motorcycles and the freedom they bring or the the fact I am in a similar position to him. The things he goes through and the thoughts he has are spot on.

    The story is essentially about a young man on hearing he has a terminal case of cancer decides to have an adventure riding East to West across Canada. He comes to realise he is in a rut living a very secure, over insured life. What he decides is to live in the present. To say more is to spoil this movie, it is about the journey both on the road and his mind. The characters are portrayed as real fully rounded people all with their faults and heaps of humanity.

    For me this little known film is a masterpiece but that might just be about where I am right now, that said if you can visit that place and learn from it without a terminal illness that has got to be good! It may change your life! Go have that adventure!
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  • Douglas Kaiura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Canadian Film!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2024
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    Ben Tyler (Joshua Jackson) is a teacher, in Toronto, not satisfied with how his life is going. He does have a loving family, and a lady who he is engaged to marry. He finds out he has terminal cancer and has a few months to live. He tells his family and girlfriend, he sees a vintage motorcycle for sale and rolls down the rim on coffee that tells him to go west. He decides to take the motorcycle and heads westward. He loves the large displays such as the hockey stick and takes pictures. On the way he has an accident and slips his motorcycle on a dead skunk, he is rescued by a lady who moans the fact that her dog spends more time in the bed next to her than 2 previous husbands. The scenic views are excellent as he travels in the prairie provinces. His girlfriend meets him and finds out that he has had an affair with a lady who rescued him in the forest. He knows that the chemo treatments will be very exhausting. Tragically hip star sits beside him in a motel and offers him a joint, telling him that medical marijuana will help. Joshua Jackson is excellent as is the soundtrack moody music. Fiona Reed later in Greek Wedding is his mother and Chuck Shamata is his father. Some extras in the film. Jackson now plays a medical worker on a cruise boat with American stars. Highly recommended and a keeper in movie catalog.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Was würdest du tun, ...
    Reviewed in Germany on March 19, 2011
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    ... wenn dir jemand sagt du hast Krebs und nicht mehr lange zu leben. Diese Grundgedanke liefert mächtig Potential für einen guten Film.

    Ich möchte mich, da dies oft genug schon getan wurde, über die Handlung äußern. Stattdessen möchte ich ein paar Punkte erwähnen die mir positiv bzw. negativ aufgefallen sind.

    Ganz toll fand ich, dass man durch wenden des Inlays. Ein Cover erhält frei von diesem dicken grünen "Ding" in der linken unteren Ecke. Hier muss man wirklich mal wieder ein Danke an diejenigen richten, die es Filmfans ermöglichen ein Siegelfreies DVD-Cover im Regal stehen zu haben.

    Obwohl teilweise recht reiserisch mit "Ein Muss für jeden Biker" oder "Ein Liebesbrief an Kanada" auf dem Cover geworben wird, zieht der Film seine stärken aus Bens Begegnungen mit den Menschen. Den während der kurzen Sequenzen auf dem Bike wird leider sehr aufdringlich Musik eingespielt und der Motorensound geht fast gänzlich verloren. Und die Natursequenzen sind schön, tragen aber nach meinem persönlichen Empfinden nicht allzu sehr zur Filmaussage bei.

    Was ich allerdings etwas schade finde ist die Spielfilmlänge von nur 90 Minuten. Versteht mich hier bitte nicht falsch der Film ist definitiv eine Runde Sache. Und nicht jeder Film der länger ist, ist gleich besser. Aber mit ein paar Minuten mehr die dem Film zur Verfügung gestanden hätten, hätten manche Dialoge oder Natur-Totalen z.B. sicherlich gut getan.

    Die Stimme aus dem off ist ein wenig gewöhnungsbedürftig, ist aber nötig um in gewissen Bereichen (Bens Hintergund) die Handlung entsprechend zu beschleunigen, damit sich der Film Bens Road-Trip widmen kann.

    "Jacksons Vorstellung ist eine Offenbarung" kann ich jetzt nicht voll und ganz unterschreiben. Aber Joshua Jackson ist ein toller Schauspieler, der in diesem Film die Rolle des Ben realistisch rüber bringt.

    Zum Schluss noch: Erschrocken war ich als ich nicht wie gewohnt beim Einlegen der DVD ein wunderschön gestaltetes Menü gesehen habe sondern mich erst durch 4 oder 5 Trailer spulen musste. Das muss definitiv nicht sein bei einer Kauf-DVD. Das sehe ich gerade nooch bei einer Leih-DVD ein. Das hat mir fast schon vor Beginn des Films erstmal die ganze Laune verdorben.

    Fazit: Ich bin froh diesen Film im Regal stehen zu haben. Er ist mal was anderes im vergleich zum mehr oder weniger immer gleichen Mainstream. Allerdings muss ich sagen ein "Wow" hat mir der Film auch nicht entlockt. Muss er auch nicht. Er hat andere stärken. Da es aber ein rund um gelungener Film ist, gibt es 4 von 5 Sternen von mir.
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