2021 * Not Rated * 1h 42m I don't know why this movie isn't better known. After all, it does star the always wonderful Michael Caine. I know he's made some mediocre films in the last several years, but this one was a lot of fun. It also stars Aubrey Plaza, who's taken on a few more challenging roles since her "Parks & Recs" days. The two have great chemistry in this fun, heartfelt film.
Lucy Stanbridge (Plaza) has inherited a publishing company. The firm gained fame by releasing a best-selling and controversial novel by the irrepressible author Harris Shaw, some forty odd years ago. The business has fallen on hard times and Lucy pays a visit to the reclusive, hard-drinking author with the hopes he has a follow-up novel to publish. As luck would have it, he does . However, there's a stipulation in his contract that says he's obligated to go on a book tour when its published.
This is where the story gets interesting. Lucy goes on tour with him, and as expected, the cranky and unpredictable author behaves quite badly. It's fun to see the two interact. The story is somewhat predictable, but what a wild ride it is. There are a few surprises, which makes it all the more enjoyable. And there's an ending that I sort of saw coming, but it's charming nonetheless.
Note to parents: While the film is unrated, there's quite a bit of swearing and drinking in the film.
Currently streaming for free on Hoopla.com (with your library card and to rent on Prime Video.
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