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Being Flynn
- Director: Paul Weitz
- Writer: Paul Weitz; Nick Flynn
- Producer: Dan Balgoyen; Caroline Baron
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Watched and forgotten within 24 hours...
Good performances surround a ridiculous story...it's difficult to stay interested in the premise.
There are those that say this is De Niro's best performance in years - not exactly a ground-breaking statement since he hasn't made a decent film in years - this is a step in the right direction.
Pity...it wasn't more memorable.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Nick Flynn, in his 20s, hasn't found his place in the world yet, but hopes to be a writer. Around the time he takes a job at a homeless shelter in Boston, his father, Jonathan, who considers himself a great writer and who hasn't see Nick in years, abruptly makes fleeting contact. A few months later, the down-and-out Jonathan shows up at Nick's shelter and becomes a resident. This disorients Nick; he doesn't handle it well, compounded by Jonathan's belligerent behavior. Nick's memories of his mother, his budding relationship with a co-worker, and his own demons make things worse. Can anything improve? Is he his father's son?
Cast & Characters
Robert De Niro as Jonathan Flynn;
Paul Dano as Nick Flynn;
Julianne Moore as Jody Flynn;
Olivia Thirlby as Denise;
Eddie Rouse as Carlos;
Steve Cirbus as Jeff;
Lili Taylor as Joy;
Victor Rasuk as Gabriel;
Liam Broggy as Young Nick;
Chris Chalk as Ivan