2015 * Not Rated * 1h 24m I'm a big fan of Cloris Leachman. I think she's one of the most underrated actors of all time. I've enjoyed everything I've seen her in, especially her role in the hilarious and off-beat comedy show, "Raising Hope." She an absolute riot in this funny movie. Actually, she outshines everyone else in it.
Phillip (James Wolk) and his sister Megan (Micky Sumner) are charged with driving their grandmother Estelle (Leachman) up to Seattle where they're going to put her in an assisted living facility. Well, Estelle wants nothing to do with traveling with her grandkids and hops in her car and takes off. Unbeknownst to her, Megan has stashed a bunch of drugs in the trunk of her car. So the siblings are soon in hot pursuit of their grandmother. But Estelle isn't traveling alone. She had her favorite pet dog stuffed after it died, and she keeps her beloved pet with her at all times!
The movie is filled with the usual road trip antics. And Ms. Leachman is a hoot, delivering her usual filthy and caustic comments. I thought the rest of the actors were passable, but Leachman certainly more than made up for the mediocre supporting actors. If you're looking for a funny road trip flick, give this one a try!
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
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