Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot

  • PG12 (JAPAN)
  • 2018


MOVIE IS interesting original annoying sentimental inspirational
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$ 4 Million
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.5
It achieves sporadic greatness due to the aforementioned lack of sentimentality and the strong work done by its cast. Den Of Geek
2.0
Although Van Sant uses humor to avoid the pitfalls of a schmaltzy Lifetime movie recovery story, he still seems afraid to confront Callahan as an arti .. EW
3.1
Its like having a waiter replace your plate of food with another one before you get to finish it and later brings the original plate back after it has .. Rogerebert
3.5
Like Callahans often controversial cartoons, the film is all the better for its eschewal of facile causality.Like it or not: make no apologies. Rogerebert
4.0
Director Gus Van Sant takes a dizzying approach to this biopic, using shifting timelines and an anarchic tone to tell Callahans story, though supporti .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Yet even as the movie makes a good case for his artistry, it falls short of exploring its significance aside from the occasional hints. Indie Wire
4.0
Some will find it entirely too sentimental, others a tad repetitive (Callahan tends to repeat the same stories), but its hard to argue with a movie th .. Variety
4.5
But that doesnt mean that hes produced the standard Oscar bait misery memoir. Austin Chronicle
3.8
The film is disarming for its sincerity, unalloyed in its positive thinking but unafraid of showing the gruesome details of alcoholism and denial to b ..
2.5
A movie thats supposed to inspire winds up being irritating instead.
4.5
The audience receives bits and pieces of the mans experiences, but Van Sant doesnt worry about drawing all these disparate threads together. Screen Daily
3.0
When the director seems largely at a loss for what makes his protagonist unique, your film is in trouble, and despite excellent performances from Joaq .. Collider
4.0
Everyone else is wonderful, from the top of the cast list to the bottom. Vulture
4.0
For a movie running almost a full two hours, Dont Worry is light on conventional narrative. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Screens Reviews 10,215 results Campaign finance reform as true life political thriller Marjorie Baumgarten, Review, Aug. 2, 2018 Kunis and McKinnon ru ..
3.5
Self pitying or smug, jaunty or crestfallen, callous or contrite, the movies fitful tone is fully yoked to Joaquin Phoenixs sodden to sober lead perfo .. The New York Times
3.3
The central impactful relationship in the story is between Callahan and Donnie, and Phoenix and Hill showcase some palpable chemistry. Paste Magazine
3.5
The strip also represents a self aware wit that is, sadly, lacking in Gus Van Sants new biopic about John Callahan. IGN
3.0
113 mins It feels like a good moment to pause and consider the great, ongoing gift of Joaquin Phoenixs career. Telegraph
5.0
Callahans journey plays out as an ongoing tug of war between past and present, guardian angels and internal demons, spiking even its upbeat, inspiring ..
2.0
What were left with is a halfway interesting look at alcoholism and a boring as hell examination of living with a disability. The Young Folks
4.0
Van Sant never strays far from the man overcomes disability genre, but this is more than made up for by some impressive directorial flourishes and an ..
3.5
As it is though, this is a strong actors showcase for all involved, and even if it goes out as is, its still one of Van Sants better recent films. JoBlo
3.8
The actor never a simple chameleon, but someone who disappears into a role entirely with a frightening conviction continues to display new and tremend .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
His disability was a consequence of his alcoholism as a young man, he went on a bender with another drunk (Jack Black) and ended up in a car accident .. Philly
2.0
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foota title taken from one of the wheelchair bound artists best known panelsis a canny blend of the directors different .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
If theres one thing that Van Sant does very well here, its creating a humanizing anchor at the center of the story. Village Voice
3.8
That lifts this uplifting story above the twelve steps that are its natural starting point and into the realm of something more challenging than the g .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
The wobbly direction of Van Sant also leaves this as one of his middling works.The title was taken from one of Callahans blasphemous cartoons. Sover
3.0
And then there was nothing for a decade, finding Van Sant obsessed with quirk (Restless) and environmental issues (Promised Land), hitting rock bottom .. Blu Ray
2.5
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | July 26, 2018 The title Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot, a biography of cartoon .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
John Callahan (Joachim Phoenix) led a rudderless life until a car accident, after a night of drinking, left him a quadriplegic.During rehabilitation, ..
2.0
John Callahan (Joachim Phoenix) led a rudderless life until a car accident, after a night of drinking, left him a quadriplegic.During rehabilitation, ..
3.8
If nothing else, Gerry serves as a feature length travelogue of the American West. Reel Film Reviews
3.3
interactions with Jonah Hill as his sponsor are really true and kind of heartbreaking. You Tube
3.0
The movie is both flimsy and wholly enjoyable at the same time, in the strange manner of biopics, which follow in the jet stream of someone elses arti .. The Times
4.0
This new movie from Gus Van Sant bravely attacks both genres simultaneously to deliver a movie about an alcoholic quadriplegic, the cartoonist John Ca .. The Times
3.5
On the surface, it sounds like one of those true life, triumph over adversity tearjerkers that Hollywood spoon feeds folks with numbing frequency. Rolling Stone
4.0
This is sometimes challenging for the viewer, but it results in a strongly involving story that undercuts the usual dramatic beats of this kind of mov .. Shadows On The Wall
4.4
That inward focus elevates this movie from the merely inspirational though it is that to something genuinely meaningful and instructive. News Day
3.5
The outcome is a freewheeling exercise that disarranges the storys 1970s set chronology (mostly to a fault) and builds in disjointed fragments. Film Journal
3.1
The title of Gus Van Sants new biopic is the caption from one of its subjects skewed cartoons, which depicts a cowboy posse gazing down at an empty wh .. New York Post
3.5
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot sometimes plays more like an acting class than a proper movie. But with acting this good its difficult to complain .. Az Central
3.8
The film trampolines across Callahans life out of chronological order, like flipping at random through an old diary, moments of drama here, doldrums t .. Star Tribune
4.4
It seems like its going to be a downer, but in Van Sants hands, the tale is actually darkly and hilariously funny. Toronto Star
3.0
If youre looking for blood, sweat and creative tears, this is not the film for you. Daily Mail
3.0
Phoenix may be considerably older than Callahan but he conveys a sense of the mans sardonic humour and spiky irreverence. Flim List
2.0
With the implementation of annoying guitar tennis racket renditions and a smatter of kooky dream sequences, its apparent that Haghighis wayward narrat .. Film Inquiry
4.5
And then Ill say Ill send you a script.And then I have to find a version of the script and I send it to him. Film Inquiry
3.5
Its a decision that feels more like a personal challenge for the director than a necessity and all too often becomes a distraction from the films more .. Eye For Film
4.4
Its also a movie about that most essential thing in life: finding your people, even when you dont know who you are yourself. Observer
3.0
Unfortunately, Gus Van Sants direction is all over the place narratively and occasionally tonally. Flickering Myth
4.5
Dont Worry, They Wont Get Far On Foot is unmistakeably a Van Sant film. Flim Threet
5.0
How about a masterpiecea movie so ambitious, and compacted of such unlikely ingredients, that no ones ever tasted anything quite like it New Yorker
2.0
Its hard to imagine anyone doing better than Joaquin Phoenix who, literally, carries the picture on his sturdy shoulders and impeccable instincts. Boston Herald
3.0
Van Sant is smart enough to realize the pinnacle of cinematic power with this story lies with close up on our protagonists agonized face. The Film Stage
3.1
That makes sense Callahan sure isnt a conventional biopic subject but that unconventionality can present problems.Sometimes the movie is sentimental. Boston Globe
3.0
If nothing else, it makes a strong case that Gus Van Sant should only make period pieces. Uproxx
3.0
Its an idea that deserves a little more exploration.There is much that feels half finished in a film that carries little of Callahans bite. The Irish Times
2.0
Its hardly the worst movie of the yearVan Sant is too competent a filmmaker for that, even nowbut its frustrating for how dashed off every element see .. The Atlantic
3.5
Its a perfect moniker for a film whose subject and approach have enough edge to transcend the usual inspirational biopic tropes. Birth Movies Death
4.0
Basically, you cant take your eyes off Hill.And you get the feeling that Phoenix cant either. Standard
3.8
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. Movie Freak
2.0
The drama handles the 12 steps of sobriety in as honest a manner as any film in memory, but is more comfortable dealing with addiction than it is its .. Detroit News
3.0
What Van Sant has delivered is sweet, well meaning, and occasionally grasps at profundity, but even its strongest performances dont quite overcome its .. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
Van Sant offers a narrative which espouses the style of its subject matter perfectly. Hey U Guys
3.0
As noted earlier, Phoenix is almost otherworldly here.Its his charismatic performance that often carries the film through its repetitive moments as he .. The Play List
3.1
One eventually grows weary of granting that there might be some larger design behind such seemingly dashed off choices, and accepts that Van Sant is p .. Film Freak Central
4.0
Everything is a little more bespoke, a little more thoughtful, than it needs to be. Now Toronto
2.5
If Van Sant wanted to avoid making a cliche biopic, he ought to have still gone for something bold.Not every unconventional film about a cantankerous .. Film School Rejects
3.0
Contrary to some reports, this is a long way from writer director Gus Van Sants best work; its okay, but not remotely unmissable. Film Ink
4.0
DONT WORRY, HE WONT GET FAR ON FOOT M, 114 minutes The work of the late Oregon cartoonist John Callahan is recognisable at a glance: the lines are sim .. The Age
4.0
Verdict Gus Van Sant delivers a brilliantly funny and heartfelt film that manages to be more than a standard biopic and show off star Joaquin Phoenixs .. Mirror
3.0
Because of its relentlessly arch attitude, Gus Van Zants off beat exercise about paralysis and alcoholism may leave you unmoved when you feel you shou .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Sometimes the reflection is poignant, sometimes its as subtle as a sledgehammer. Lw Lies
4.0
But the plots mish mash of 12 step drama, career ascent and romantic subplot often lacks dynamism. Abc
3.5
Even the most stock standard tropes of the genre get a facelift through Van Sants patient, observational but always interesting visual style. Nz Herald
3.0
Some judicious editing could have hugely benefited the tale, but employing animated versions of Callahans caustic cartoons to reflect on their real li .. Flicks
5.0
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. The Stranger
2.0
Nothing in the story really sticks; amid endless iterations of AA meetings ... its left to Callahans scabrous cartoons to remind us just how dark his .. Ft
4.0
Director Bryan Singers much anticipated Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic is finally here and it is worth all that anticipation.Mercury and Queen fans shou .. Independent Ie
2.0
The movie is too scattered to be an effective tearjerker, but not radical enough to leave those conventional elements behind. Film Racket
2.5
Not even some memorable creations are capable of saving the work of a Van Sant who seems interested in softening the eccentric side of his story.
3.5
Though the director and his sterling cast seem to get all the biographical details right, the soul is somehow missing. Vanity Fair
3.8
And youll find plenty that will make you smile or even laugh out loud. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Taking a page from, Van Sant intercuts cartoons featuring many of Callahans most notable pieces, almost as signposts to each stage of his life.It gets .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
Some attempts are made, rather obligatorily, to integrate Callahans transgressive cartoon humour with what becomes a fairy tale of sentimental uplift, .. Straight
5.0
Phoenix goes there in every stage of Callahans self destruction and redemption.Its a great portrait of accountability. We Live Entertainment
4.5
If Phoenix doesnt generate much humor, he also acts as an astringent against the potent sentimentality of Callahans Saul to Paul transformation and pi .. Film Comment
2.0
Van Sant is an accomplished director, but is someone I cant readily always accept. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
Its just a shame that the maelstrom of eccentric minds behind the scenes didnt lead to a wilder final product. One Room With A View
3.5
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far On Foot is carried largely on the heels of actor Joaquin Phoenix. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Whatever the explanation, it is a terrible creation and Mara deserves far better. Awards Circuit
3.0
Emerging as an appealingly odd blend of farce and philosophy, Van Sants sometimes gangly film is at its root a character study, a film propelled not s .. No La
2.0
Ultimately, this is a movie to appreciate in isolated bits and pieces. Film Avclub
4.0
An endearingly honest, darkly comic account of one man overcoming his past. Metro
2.5
That style might come across as challenging or charming to some viewers, but it lessens the emotional impact and breeds unnecessary narrative confusio .. Or Lando Weekly
4.0
For anyone unaware of what a fine actor Jonah Hill is, this movie provides the latest proof. reason
3.5
Van Sant is a good filmmaker and its not like Foot is BAD, its just not consistently engaging. Lainey Gossip
1.5
The films good intentions towards telling a supple, uplifting tale that respectfully honors Callahans large appetite for life and absurdist humor are .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
is attempting to accomplish too much human growth at one time, which ends up coming across as meandering, even if there are true nuggets of wisdom bur .. Fresh Fiction
3.5
Its a thing of twisted beauty that elevates the whole affair and makes you eager to seek out more.There are far less wonderful ways a filmmaker can pa .. Seven Day Svt
4.5
The filmmaker unravels wisdom, conflict and harsh truths in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, which give the film a loose structure, and he doesnt necess .. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. National Post
5.0
Its fragmented structure is a little like a flipbook of Callahans own cartoon images: sometimes scratching at something funny or at least truthful but .. Bfi
3.0
What the story misses is where it all fits in Callahans contribution to the world, let alone where his delight in black humour and offence causing rea .. Original Cin
1.5
The films main problem is one of excessive length. Intriguing as it is, some judicious pruning would have made it a whole lot better. The Australian
4.5
Phoenix takes what could have been cliched moments and gives them a spirit and energy that is flawless and moved me a great deal. Third Coast Review
3.5
Unfortunately, the film as a whole stalls out in the second half.Van Sants approach is sensitive and Phoenixs work is committed, but the invigorating .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
Its a wonder Disney didnt make this film.The stunning scenery (with a little digital assist to give it some prehistoric edge) combined with the epic s .. Tiny Url
4.5
And it is in the affirmation of both natures, that this film is defined, which has its classical axis in its dramatic arc of redemption and in the nar .. El Pais (Spain)
3.3
One simple joy in the movie is watching an almost unrecognizable Jonah Hill wax on about the virtues of a step program for dealing with and managing a .. Daily Film Fix
3.5
Even though the film is not subversive or original, Gus Van Sant manages to try to go past conventions.
2.5
Dont Worry tries to find a compelling point or purpose, but it never quite does. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.0
Yet the movie is vital, with a pleasantly loose flowing tone and message that art and humor can mend the spirit. Sf Examiner
3.0
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot isnt dull, and it has its highlights. It just isnt a revelatory portrait of Callahan or his work, just a helpful l .. Assignment X
2.5
Setting those structural issues aside, however, theres still a lot to chew on. Spectrum Culture
3.5
Actors are given the space to skip through scenes with a refreshing playfulness, making it hard not to let out the occasional smile. Film Ireland
1.5
And yet, despite how off it feels, I cant say that I didnt have a good time watching it. Battleship Pretension
3.8
It might be treasonous to say, but Phoenix and Hill dont have great chemistry. Cambridge Day
4.0
As a filmmaker Van Sant has been a director of eclectic styles ranging from focused drama to deep experimentation. Entertainment Voice
4.5
This is not a film focused on despair, but rather a celebration of a life saved and lived to its fullest.Opinion: See It Now! Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
A story of recovery such as this usually isnt as balanced between the scary fun of carousing and the time spent in contemplation and making amends. Th .. Metro Active
4.0
A breezy, life affirming look at a man whose misfortune was his salvation. Richard Crouse
4.0
While theres been unnecessary controversy about Joaquin Phoenix filling the role of the quadriplegic guy, this star nevertheless is very strong here, .. Adelaide Review
3.0
It is apparent that the film has undergone extensive editing because it feels imbalanced when emphasising Callahans alcoholism while under developing .. Impulse Gamer
1.5
turns towards touches of humor rather than comedy, in search of empathy with the viewer.
2.0
Callahans career as a crude cartoonist is where the real interesting stuff lies; too bad its only touched on briefly in favor of reminding audiences o .. Screen Zealots
2.5
Individual moments are hugely effective, but too often, it spins its proverbial wheels. Hollywood News
3.5
This biographical film from Van Sant is pleasant and very surprising, especially with the great performance of Joaquin Phoenix as the cartoonist who l ..
5.0
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. L.A. Biz
2.5
It feels like an omission Van Sant made only because it made the story a little neater. Pgh City Paper
4.5
With Writer/Director Gus Van Sant and the acting talent of Joaquin Phoenix, this reality based biopic on the life of an artistic alcoholic quadriplegi .. Movies and Shakers
5.0
Joaquin Phoenix gives another incredible performance in this excellent new film from Gus Van Sant. The actor is a true chameleon and always believable .. Leonard Mal
3.1
But the surprise here is Hill, whose portrayal of Callahans recovery guide is soulful, funny and touching. Movie Cricket
3.8
Van Sants jigsaw puzzle storytelling means the movie just kind of ends rather than builds to a great climax. Seattle Weekly
3.0
Some scenes feel chopped and screwed together without an aesthetic or narrative purpose. For all of its stakes, Dont Worry often feels too incidental .. Film Monthly
3.0
Phoenix gives a triumphant performance, but Dont Worry needed more color something like 2003s superior American Splendor. Sa Current
3.5
Jonah Hill effortlessly conveys a wearied tenderness that reminds you how truly talented an actor he is. Maddwolf
1.5
It accumulates simplistic conceptual repetitions, other grossly emotional ones, unworthy music and some super impressions that, again, make us doubt a .. La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
This film might not be the most representative of John callahan, but it presents the right message, counts with great direction and excellent performa ..
2.0
If youre looking for a triumphant comeback for Van Sant then youll have to wait a little more. Worldo Free L
4.5
The lovely Annu even reappears, as a delightfully outfitted Scandinavian Airlines flight attendant. World Socialist Web Site
2.5
Hill gives a valiant and sometimes triumphant effort with Donny, but theres not enough there for a fully realized character. 812 Film Reviews
2.0
Jonah Hill is raw as a flowy flaxen haired sponsor amidst a standout supporting cast. Silver Screen Riot
4.5
This is a very empathetic film about a truly interesting character in American culture.
3.0
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
2.0
Such an age gap creates a storytelling challenge, so Van Sant tries to overcome it with a disjointed narrative that is absent any concrete sense of ti .. Brightest Young Things
4.4
The biopic reunites Gus Van Sant with Joaquin Phoenix who is sensational as politically incorrect Portland cartoonist John Callahan. Victoria Advocate
5.0
This is clearly one of van Sants mainstream projects, though not without a certain amount of directorial flair. Daily Public
3.8
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. Madison
3.0
The film works as a mixture of self help story and a feel good film.
4.5
Writer/director Gus Van Sant approaches a heavy subject with a combination of whimsy and sincerity, while a great supporting cast enliven the parties, .. Lagniappe Mobile
4.0
Van Sant shuffles around pages from the inspirational biopic playbook into something a bit trickier and a lot more rewarding. Wbur
2.0
Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting), who often applies quirky aesthetic touches to his films, Foot mixes powerful scenes of sadness with prof .. Pasadena Weekly
5.0
What makes this toxic track record so frustrating is that Van Sant remains one of indie cinemas great innovators. Sd City Beat
3.5
It is a polished effort and a worthy film, if you let go of expectations of a biography, and a strong showcase for Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill, who .. We Are Movie Geeks
5.0
As tragic as it is in spots, this movie made me laugh, too.A lot. Kxl
3.0
Weaving handily through the short life and high times of cartoonist John Callahan, director Gus Van Sant shapes him with incisive strokes whose light ..
4.5
The film doesnt shy away from exposing all his flaws, and at times its difficult to like Callahan.
3.0
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot, is not and will not be one of Van Sants best films... but I recommend it for reasons that are not entirely filmic .. La Nación (Costa Rica)
2.0
But Van Sant tells it while avoiding most of the cliches of the genre, making a movie thats gently uplifting without being sentimental. The Arts St L
1.5
It is timely because it is inserted in current discussions about the censorship of humor in the name of political correctness. Letras Libres
3.5
Dont Worry is Van Sants best film since Milk, which means Gus needs to work a little harder. I recommend it for the good parts, especially the acting, .. Nuvo
1.9
Worst of all, the construction lays waste to Phoenixs compelling, transformative performance. Phoenix Film Festival
2.0
It feels like a long delaying action, holding back the uplifting moral of the story. Australian Financial Revie ..
5.0
The kind of novel thats fun and breezy.But what if youre in the mood for a movie. Cbc
2.5
There are certainly touching moments throughout, but being deprived of seeing that cumulative growth keeps us at an emotional distance. Rochester City Newspaper
4.0
A Display of acting talent that will probably carry it through the Oscars. Movie Network
3.5
A heart warming and charming crowd pleaser with a dash of irreverent humour and a stellar ensemble cast. The AU Review
3.0
Its pathos cant get past fetishizing the mechanics of Johns paralysis, leaving us to wonder if the film has any interest deeper than the saccharine or .. Film Mixtape
3.1
A movie with an asynchronous and fragmented structure, built from a edition by the filmmaker himself. Horror Queers Podcast
3.5
The films disability narrative takes a backseat to the messages about sobriety, acceptance and forgiveness.But dont worry; Viewers wont get far into t .. Epgn
0.5
Dont Worry, He Wont Get Far on Foot fits squarely into Van Sants Good Will Hunting mode of mainstream feel good entertainments with a whiff of wackine .. Burnaway.org
2.5
The more experimental filmmaker behind Elephant, Gerry and My Own Private Idaho here relies on Joaquin Phoenixs performance to provide moments of emot .. Kqed
5.0
But Phoenix is wildly entertaining, a hurricane of sardonic humour that never falters.



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