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There were parts of this that I just absolutely loved and then there were parts that were really just sort of "ehhh" for me. For instance, couldn't stand the characters of "Lily" and "Lowell." My god, they annoyed me to no end. (I know they were supp... (read more) There were parts of this that I just absolutely loved and then there were parts that were really just sort of "ehhh" for me. For instance, couldn't stand the characters of "Lily" and "Lowell." My god, they annoyed me to no end. (I know they were supposed to, but geez! I just wanted their scenes to be over!) I really could've done without their entire sequence. They were so innapropriate and obnoxious it was almost embarrassing. The bit with Maggie Gyllenhaal and her ultra-extreme hippy ways were great. Especially when "Burt" wheels her child around throughout the house in the stroller. Hilarious! The serious scenes amidst the quirkyness of this movie really worked for me, as well. It brought a sort of realness to everything. I loved the scene on the trampoline when they're reciting their own unique, personal vows to one another. Thought that was very sweet and creative. The overall concept of this is great and certainly original, but I think I was hoping for just a bit more out of this film. I felt it could've been really great but there was just something missing, though I'm not entirely sure what. I think part of it was that I don't really like Maya Rudolph and didn't feel that she & John Krasinski completely connected in this movie. I would've preferred someone else in the lead female role. I will say though, John Krasinski was so great and I loved him in this. He also looked fantastic with the beard and glasses; definitely a look he should stick with. :) Oh, and awesome soundtrack by Alexi Murdoch as well.

A story about two people in love trying to find a place to raise their family. The characters are pretty close to home for me and so I was drawn to them. I also really loved the concept and writing of the characters they encounter. The music and st... (read more) A story about two people in love trying to find a place to raise their family. The characters are pretty close to home for me and so I was drawn to them. I also really loved the concept and writing of the characters they encounter. The music and style could have been more developed and original, but all in all I finished the film with a feeling of contentment that my generation is beginning to be appreciated on screen.

"Away We Go" has a VERY funny script, great acting, familiar and relatable situations and a main character that reminds me of myself, in all the most embarrassing ways. Highly reccomended. Has a Garden State feel.

A nice little film, with some terrific performances, especially from Krasinski and Rudolph who are perfection as a couple trying to find a place to make their life. Their scenes together are grounded in subtle, intimate, realism, which makes for a s... (read more) A nice little film, with some terrific performances, especially from Krasinski and Rudolph who are perfection as a couple trying to find a place to make their life. Their scenes together are grounded in subtle, intimate, realism, which makes for a sharp, yet interesting, contrast to some of the over the top performances (namely Gyllenhaal and Janney, who are excellent) of the people they visit throughout their journey.

Dopo il doloroso e disperato melodramma di "Revolutionary Road", Sam Mendes torna a parlarci della famiglia negli Usa di oggi. Ma purtroppo il risultato è diverse spanne sotto al film con Di Caprio-Winslet del 2008. Una commediola anodino molto "Sun... (read more) Dopo il doloroso e disperato melodramma di "Revolutionary Road", Sam Mendes torna a parlarci della famiglia negli Usa di oggi. Ma purtroppo il risultato è diverse spanne sotto al film con Di Caprio-Winslet del 2008. Una commediola anodino molto "Sundance", con invadente colonna sonora indie (Alexi Murdoch), attori semi sconosciuti (e non eccelsi) e didascaliche lezioncine spiattellate a più riprese (il leit motiv delle coppie disfunzionali e fuori di testa, simpatica solo la Gyllenhaal versione new age). Garbato, fastidiosamente carino, assolutamente innocuo.

This hapless and annoying episodic comedy is one road trip you'll probably wish you hadn't taken.

Director Sam Mendes fails to make them as beautifully fragile as he wants to.

The main sin of Away We Go is simple dullness.

Away We Go is an exploratory and occasionally bittersweet trek that takes unexpected turns and winds up in an emotionally satisfying place.

Does it sound as if I hate this movie? Don't be silly. But don't be fooled. This movie does not like you.