Based on 144 votes and 52 reviews.
It would have been a much better movie if son and father were alone in a room for two hours, trying not to talk to each other. This movie seems designed to showcase Downey's acting chops. Frankly we only ever see Downey, the movie star, and not his character. Okay we get it, he is angry with his father. And his father is afraid of his son's recklessness. All the rest is soap opera with a predictable ending. Lots of people showed up to be in the audience--they must have been starved for an Ironman fix. Problems with Downey speaking too fast, not able to get all the dialog. Also, problems with editing... camera is on others when Downey is speaking (too fast)...although it doesn't matter
Amazing acting by two great actors. Two thumbs up!
Duvall & Downey were both amazing as was the picture.
Excellently acted movie with two of the greatest actors Robert Downey Jr. And Robert Duvall. Someone should win an Oscar! Vera Farmiga was great too! It was a very touching story.
Terrific performances from these actors.
This is not a GREAT movie, it's a good movie with GREAT performances by Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. Billy Bob Thornton, though he didn't have a large part was both riveting and believable as the prosecuting attorney. I don't believe any other actor could've been as successful in this role. Although I found the movie draggy and with too much cliqued dialogue, it was well worth the price of the ticket and my time to go see it.
A superbly acted, directed and produced movie. Robert Duval should be guaranteed an Oscar.
Great story, with 2 really good actors!
Excellent movie. Very intense. Keeps you enthralled. Oscar winning performances by Robert Downey Jr and Duvall
An excellent film!! Well worth the time and money! Definitely an Oscar nominee!