Review of Charlie & Boots (2009) by Jonathan B — 30 Jul 2012
Looks like it was backed by Tourism Australia, glorious images of the Australian country fill the screen in almost every frame. Its a very slight, comedy/drama of a road movie which feels very familiar.
It's non fussy direction and relative sentimentality might not be for everyone, but its good natured script is charming in places making up for some dated humour and patchy plotting at the start. Hogan looks like piece of old leather and proves he has only one settiing, while Jacobson also seems to be on familiar ground playing another likeable but slightly pathetic character (see 'Kenny').
Reminded me of the Emilio Estevez directed father/son journey 'The Way' from last year in tone and narrative scope.
This review of Charlie & Boots (2009) was written by Jonathan B on 30 Jul 2012.
Charlie & Boots has generally received positive reviews.
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