Driveways

Name: Driveways
Genre: Drama
Released: May 7, 2020
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 83
Cast: Bill Buell, Brian Dennehy, Christine Ebersole, David Chen, Hannah Bos

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FilmRise | Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Bill Buell, Brian Dennehy, Christine Ebersole, David Chen, Hannah Bos, Hong Chau, Jack Caleb, James DiGiacomo, Jennifer Delora, Jerry Adler, Jeter Rivera, Joe Felece, Lucas Jaye, Sophia DiStefano, Stan Carp, Tyler Altomari

Summary: Kathy (Hong Chau), a single mother, travels with her shy eight-year-old son Cody (Lucas Jaye) to Kathy's late sister's house which they plan to clean and sell. As Kathy realizes how little she knew about her sister, Cody develops an unlikely friendship with Del (Brian Dennehy), the Korean War vet and widower who lives next door. Over theKathy (Hong Chau), a single mother, travels with her shy eight-year-old son Cody (Lucas Jaye) to Kathy's late sister's house which they plan to clean and sell. As Kathy realizes how little she knew about her sister, Cody develops an unlikely friendship with Del (Brian Dennehy), the Korean War vet and widower who lives next door. Over the course of a summer, and with Del's encouragement, Cody develops the courage to come out of his shell and, along with his mother, finds a new place to call home.… Expand

Director: Andrew Ahn

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 83 min

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Michael Phillips

May 7, 2020

It’s dumb to measure the worth of anything by its ability to make you cry, but by the end of Driveways the feelings of the characters spill over into your own experience of watching a small, very quiet, very powerful 83-minute short story of a movie. Read full review

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G. Allen Johnson

Apr 30, 2020

On its own, Driveways would be a sweet, understated masterpiece, simply told, of human connection. But with the death of longtime distinguished stage and movie actor Brian Dennehy on April 15, director Andrew Ahn allows us to say a proper goodbye to the big fella, who gets the final six minutes of the movie all to himself. Read full review

Justin Chang

May 6, 2020

Driveways, a movie that’s poignant now for reasons we doubtless wish it weren’t, shows us how unlikely people can come together under imperfect circumstances and fit together perfectly. It also shows us how fleeting that perfection can be. Read full review

Stephen Farber

Feb 14, 2019

The filmmakers never underline the emotions they want to evoke, and yet by the end, audiences may be moved to tears by this tale of fractured lives that find just the right measure of repair. Read full review

David Fear

May 14, 2020

The director’s sophomore feature brims with so many tender mercies, so many quietly observed moments, that even its light touch leaves a mark. Read full review

Derek Smith

May 3, 2020

The film’s devotion to the belief that kindness can be a balm for almost any hurt is deeply moving. Read full review

IndieWire Jude Dry

Feb 14, 2019

Without a singular galvanizing conflict to focus the plot, Driveways feels more like a collection of character studies than a cohesive whole. Read full review

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boogermcgoo

May 13, 2020

Beautiful filmed character-driven film and wonderful acting. One of Brian Dennehy's best

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henryzandt

Jul 9, 2020

Live your life to the max, is the lesson learned in this beautiful film about an unlikely friendship.

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Brent_Marchant

Dec 30, 2020

A gentle, touching story about a lonely 8-year-old boy and his single mother who travel out of town to empty the house of a recently deceased relative and end up befriending their late relation's next-door neighbor, a widowed 80-something Korean War vet. This moving tale exudes warmth as theA gentle, touching story about a lonely 8-year-old boy and his single mother who travel out of town to empty the house of a recently deceased relative and end up befriending their late relation's next-door neighbor, a widowed 80-something Korean War vet. This moving tale exudes warmth as the three lonesome protagonists grow close to one another, filling a huge void in each others' lives. However, director Andrew Ahn's latest is far from an exercise in schmaltz or obvious manipulation. Though some of the picture's themes are familiar, they're often handled in unconventional ways and always addressed with deft skill and subtlety. There are a few elements that could have used a little further development, and the ending -- though effective -- seems to come somewhat suddenly. However, these shortcomings aside, "Driveways" is a genuine pleasure, especially for its performances (most notably that of Brian Dennehy in one of his last roles). It's a fine offering worthy of its two 2019 Independent Spirit Award nominations, now available on cable TV and streaming online.… Expand

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