2024 * R * 1h 54m I'm a big fan of road trip films. Well, this film is a whole lot more than just a buddy flick. It's the story of true friendship, adversity, tolerance, and transformation. I thought it was going to be a fun joy ride. I wasn't expecting to be as moved as I was. What a wonderful movie!
Will Ferrell and Harper Steele met back in 1995, when they were part of the crew at Saturday Night Live. Will was an actor and Harper was the head writer for the show. Then, about five or six years ago, Harper transitioned into a woman. The two old friends decided to take a road trip together to get reunited and explore how their relationship had changed.
But the trip wasn't just a barrelful of laughs. They have some earnest discussions where Harper basically challenges Will to ask her anything. And he does ask away! But, because they're both funny people, their discussions are usually kept on the lighter side. As you can imagine, they have some interesting encounters on their way from NYC to the West Coast. Two come immediately to mind.
One is when Harper decides to to venture into a redneck bar alone and see what kind of reaction she gets from the patrons. She's pleasantly surprised at how accepting everyone is. The second is wen the two go into a Texas steakhouse. From the moment they walk in, the tension is palpable. The crowd is openly hostile and after they leave, the screen displays some of the vile posts their audience put up on social media. Its enough to make you want to avoid the state for the rest of your life.
But the film overall is quite a moving experience. I did find myself puddling up a couple times. Both actors totally let their guards down and spoke to each other from the heart. Ultimately, it's a film everyone should see!
4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming on Netflix
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