Max Bernal is a stand-up comedian living with his father while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.
- Released:
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Stars: Vera Farmiga, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Jackson Frazer, Brian Donahue, Greer Barnes, Ella Ayberk, Lois Robbins, Alex Plank, Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Matilda Lawler, Joe Pacheco, Jennifer Plotzke, Barzin Akhavan, Donna Vivino
- Director: Tony Goldwyn
Comments
- markymnstr - 22 June 2024
Old school, Old fashioned, Oh well...
Is it perfect, hell no. No one's walking out of the theater thinking "best movie I ever saw!" But what I did think was, pretty satisfying, kind of funny, somewhat touching, well written and directed, exceptionally well acted across the board, with an award caliber performance by Bobby Cannavale and the little "on the spectrum dude who plays his son.
It's definitely got an 80's/90's vibe so maybe in today's environment for some people it's not politically correct enough, hep enough, or whatever but it entertained me, my wife and our adult daughter on enough levels we left the theater quite satisfied.
Btw, and I don't think this is a spoiler, at the very end, it might have even been in credits, there's a pretty funny Jimmy Kimmel-Guierrmo (sp?) skit, which was a nice added touch. - dukemtaylor - 2 June 2024
Great Movie. Not all alone.
I definitely don't feel alone in the world although ironically I saw the movie in an AMC all by myself; it was giving Celine Dion. That being said this movie was great to me... it reminded me of my relationship with my dad, it reminded me of my missing Andrew who was on the Spectrum and for whom I worked with as a volunteer many moons ago. I miss him with all my spirit. I identify with him... there were several points in the movie where I really identified with the way the father was brought up and the way his dad came to reconcile with him. When you get to that moment at the (cough) food place, you will definitely know you've arrived at a Pinnacle Point in the movie....
It was in that instant moment that I felt like I was a part of a bigger world. The part at the very end was extremely cheesy with the behind the scenes but I loved it anyway, thanks Kimmel, gracias Guillermo. - onejbj - 2 March 2024
A Father's Love
I was fortunate to watch a screening of Ezra at the Boulder International Film Festival with both Tony Goldwyn and Tony Spiridakis in attendance. This story is a work of love between these two men who are lifelong friends, and tells a loose version of the story of Tony Spiridakis and his son Demetri.
This movie, although humorous, is not a comedy, but instead the story of how far a father's love for his child will take him. It also opens your eyes to the world of Autism, and some of the struggles and tough decions these families are faced with. Additionally you see the importance of friendship, family and small acts of kindness and the difference all three can make.
Bobby Cannavale and William Fitzgerald are outstanding. It is hard to believe this is William Fitzgerald's first acting role! A truly well written and acted story.
