fredgfinklemeyer 07/27/2018 It was hard to tell where this movie was going but immersion into the storyline just sort of happened. The last minutes of it's ending defined it's decency which was present all along, just not so easy to see as the movie played out. Not much excitement, just a solid foundation and even better acting. I definitely liked it and would encourage any potential intelligent viewer to give it a try. I'm certain that you won't be sorry especially as it ends. Bon Appetit

sulkat I, like most reviewers here, stumbled across this movie and didn't expect to get pulled in like I did. I've watched it 4 times now, and I've noticed some new detail that makes me like it even better each time through. The acting was so good that I forgot it was a movie, and as other reviewers have said here, both male leads show lots of potential for future success. Everyone else seems to have predicted the ending; guess I'm naive or slow, as the final scene when the boy is looking at the photos on the wall in his mother's childhood bedroom is when it all fell into place for me. No one else has mentioned the excellent acting by the grandmother, maybe because she has such a small role, but she was really perfect. Just the kind of grandma this kid needed at the end of a hard and dusty road. I hope to see more from these two "Joshes", as both were so well-cast in their roles that one must attribute such a good fit in part to talented acting. Even though we never really see the boy's deceased mother alive in the film, she plays a strong role, too, and her presence in photos, lying in her little casket in the church, and in the newspaper obituary "John" is holding near the film's beginning, add the right amount of believability, and made me care even more about her boy and his eventual safe passage to his grandparents' home.

ardentayu This is a well-acted film for sure. It's nice to see Josh Duhamel in a gritty, dramatic role (brown teeth for the part even). The actor who portrays the kid was excellent as well.This is a road movie drama with suspense and intrigue. Slow-moving at at times, it's got a moody, eerie feel that just pulls you right in. Should you like Josh's character, should you not? Those answers are not all forthcoming immediately. It's interesting to watch the bond develop between his character and the boy, and at times, your perspective on that may change (true bond? Stockholm Syndrome?). In the extra features, Josh says this was a movie he was trying to make for a long time. It's a independent film definitely worth watching.

peter-stephens2 Stumbled across this gem. Superbly crafted, fabulous cinematography, brilliant casting and great performances from everyone. Outstanding locations. The expansive angles capture the southern mid-west perfectly. Characters are rich and absorbing, even those who only feature for a few moments. The only thing that lets it down is the script, which is a little predictable, but does have the occasional surprise. But the excellent acting carries it off, and for me it's still 8 out of 10. If you enjoy watching a truly well made film, you'll love this one.