Jack Goes Boating

Name: Jack Goes Boating
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: September 17, 2010
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Amy Ryan, John Ortiz, Philip Seymour Hoffman

2010

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JACK GOES BOATING

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Overture Films | Release Date: September 17, 2010

Starring: Amy Ryan, John Ortiz, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Summary: Jack is a limo driver with vague dreams of landing a job with the MTA and an obsession with reggae that has prompted him to begin a half-hearted attempt at growing dreadlocks. He spends most of his time hanging out with his best friend and fellow driver Clyde and Clyde’s wife Lucy. The couple set Jack up with Connie, Lucy’s co-worker at aJack is a limo driver with vague dreams of landing a job with the MTA and an obsession with reggae that has prompted him to begin a half-hearted attempt at growing dreadlocks. He spends most of his time hanging out with his best friend and fellow driver Clyde and Clyde’s wife Lucy. The couple set Jack up with Connie, Lucy’s co-worker at a Brooklyn funeral home. Being with Connie inspires Jack to learn to cook, pursue a new career and take swimming lessons from Clyde so he can give Connie the romantic boat ride she dreams of. But as Jack and Connie cautiously circle commitment, Clyde and Lucy’s marriage begins to disintegrate. From there, we watch as each couple comes face to face with the inevitable path of their relationship. (Overture Films)… Expand

Director: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 89 min

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Portland Oregonian - Marc Mohan

It's the kind of story that can look pedestrian on paper, but when brought to life this skillfully, proves to be genuinely inspiring. Read full review

Arizona Republic - Bill Goodykoontz

A quiet character study filled with damaged, insular people who live life in small increments, only occasionally exploding in emotion. Read full review

New York Post - Lou Lumenick

The ruefully funny Jack Goes Boating, which, refreshingly, takes a generous view of its flawed characters, is a must for us many Hoffman fans. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Gary Goldstein

Best appreciated for its sweet eccentricities (beginning with reggae lover Jack's would-be dreadlocks), optimistic outlook and authentic New York vibe, as much as for its commitment to being exactly what it is: an affectionate homage to working-class underdogs trying to carve out their own little corners of happiness. Read full review

Boston Globe - Ty Burr

This is one of those rare movies that genuinely likes its characters and wishes them the best; as agonizing as it can be to watch Jack fumble toward human connection, Hoffman knows the fumbling's the point. Read full review

Empire - Angie Errigo

Oct 31, 2011

Philip Seymour Hoffman puts his oar in with a tender, thoughtful adaption of Robert Glaudini's stage play. A little too measured to deliver an emotional punch, it's nevertheless beautifully acted and at times rather lovely. Read full review

Time Out - Aaron Hillis

Hoffman predictably knocks a familiar role out of the park (and just as unsurprisingly, wrings excellence from his performers) in this rather trivial, downbeat four-hander about a working-class couple trying to connect during a Gotham winter. Read full review

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hgquinn

Feb 16, 2014

No glamour here. Just unparalleled acting from Hoffman, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega and the rest of the cast. A strong, tender movie. There's an astonishing moment near the end of the film that showcases Philip Seymour Hoffman's power. A great story from Robert Glaudini.No glamour here. Just unparalleled acting from Hoffman, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega and the rest of the cast. A strong, tender movie. There's an astonishing moment near the end of the film that showcases Philip Seymour Hoffman's power. A great story from Robert Glaudini. Excellent use of life, and NYC, as characters, too.… Expand