While this movie was technically fine – decent writing, good acting, and all the rest. I just couldn’t get into it. The whole situation just seemed too contrived. I mean, the wayward (yet successful) son is the only one who can save his curmudgeonly father? Also, the movie takes place somewhere in central Indiana, but the son lives in Chicago. These places aren’t too far away, yet it’s portrayed as world away. The son could have driven down there “for the day” if he wanted. Yet, he’s shown as being away from his kids for lengthy periods. It’s stuff like this that just keeps me distracted.
