The Long Dumb Road

Name: The Long Dumb Road
Genre: Comedy
Released: November 9, 2018
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Anthony Quinonez, Carson D. Mell, Casey Wilson, Ciara Bravo, Cynthy Wu

2018

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The Film Arcade | Release Date: November 9, 2018 | R

Starring: Anthony Quinonez, Carson D. Mell, Casey Wilson, Ciara Bravo, Cynthy Wu, David DeLao, Derek Blakeney, Grace Gummer, Jason Mantzoukas, LeAnne Lynch, Lindsay Burdge, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Pamela Reed, Ron Livingston, Taissa Farmiga

Summary: Nat (Tony Revolori), an aspiring photographer, is heading towards a bright future in art school in Los Angeles and wants to find the real America en route to new beginnings out West; Richard (Jason Mantzoukas), a lovably unkempt motormouth, is simply looking for connection in the moment - and maybe a beer or ten - while he grapples withNat (Tony Revolori), an aspiring photographer, is heading towards a bright future in art school in Los Angeles and wants to find the real America en route to new beginnings out West; Richard (Jason Mantzoukas), a lovably unkempt motormouth, is simply looking for connection in the moment - and maybe a beer or ten - while he grapples with indecision, past mistakes and dead-ends. As they travel through the American Southwest, taking in picturesque towns and crossing paths with an assortment of old flames, fellow travelers, kooky cons, and Good Samaritans, both passengers come alive through the myriad possibilities of the open road. … Expand

Director: Hannah Fidell

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 90 min

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Nov 15, 2018

Neither long nor dumb, Hannah Fidell’s The Long Dumb Road is in reality a terrifically entertaining odd couple road comedy expertly navigated by costars Tony Revolori and Jason Mantzoukas. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Nov 9, 2018

Fidell trusts the dynamic between her two main actors, and allows them a lot of leeway. The conversations have a fresh and improvisational quality. Best of all, she leaves space for the unexpected and the random. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Nov 9, 2018

The film never stops loving these characters. Mantzoukas brilliantly juggles all the different forces of Richard’s personality so that we never quite know what to make of this guy, which in turn means that we never quite know what will happen next with him and Nat. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 6, 2018

On a sliding scale, The Long Dumb Road is closer to “The Guilt Trip” or “We’re the Millers” than “Midnight Run,” “Nebraska,” “Sideways” or any of the acknowledged recent classics of the genre. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Nov 8, 2018

The leads’ chemistry nearly redeems this shopworn setup, and the movie is at its best when it simply chills out with them. Read full review

John DeFore

While the curves in the road are new to the heroes, they're well known to fans of indie film, and Long Dumb Road just barely coasts across the finish line before we're ready to get out and push. Read full review

Pat Brown

Nov 4, 2018

Director and co-writer Hannah Fidell's film never finds the right mix of meaningful parable and sophomoric romp. Read full review

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LegendaryLass

Dec 14, 2018

As much as the pedigree of the actors may indicate otherwise, it is, unfortunately, a long, dumb film. Revolori's character is unbearably naive and just plain stupid, and, while Mantzoukas delivers a mostly worthy performance, his drama chops are reaching beyond his grasp and the film justAs much as the pedigree of the actors may indicate otherwise, it is, unfortunately, a long, dumb film. Revolori's character is unbearably naive and just plain stupid, and, while Mantzoukas delivers a mostly worthy performance, his drama chops are reaching beyond his grasp and the film just sadly rolls to an unsatisfying stop.… Expand

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tuz

Mar 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Jason. Great random character. His performance was as expected here.I only gave this a low rating because of how abrupt the ending was. Feels like it needs another 20+ mins. Also, wasn't a particularly great story.. Jason carried it (and would have been complete **** without him) a long way. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but Jason Mantzoukas fans.… Expand

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