From Academy Award®-winning Director Sam Mendes (Best Director 2000, American Beauty) comes this funny, romantic, honest and surprisingly moving film that explores the comedic twists and emotional turns in expectant parents Burt Farlander (John Krasinski, TV’s The Office) and Verona De Tessant's (Maya Rudolph, TV’s Saturday Night Live) journey to find the perfect place in America to put down roots as a family.
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Reviews Counted: 171
Fresh:
-Hank Sartin, Time Out, November 18, 2011Rotten:
-Keith Uhlich, Time Out, November 17, 2011Fresh:
-Peter Travers, Rolling Stone, February 03, 2011Fresh: Despite his reputation as a visually stylish director, Sam Mendes has taken a very low-key approach to Away We Go and by doing so has made his best film since American Beauty.
-Thomas Caldwell, Cinema Autopsy, December 13, 2009
If you exclude the rather crude opening scene, this is a great film. The story takes two parents-to-be on a journey to find the perfect place to raise their child. Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) leave behind their home and find a place close to friends and family. All they want it a place for their child to feel safe and loved. Along the way they learn weather having friends and family close is really what they need. I knew absolutely nothing about the film before watching it, had I know what it was about I might not have watched it but I am very glad that I did. The overall story is great. Well written and it has a sense is realism which is wonderful. Original and funny at time. I loved the entire cast. Each character and actor makes the story come to life. I would choose anyone else for these rolls. The film moves at a steady pace and keeps your attention. It is simply a great film. 4 stars and I would recommend it.
Reviewer: Amber K Review refers to DVD version
