Boundaries

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: June 22, 2018

4.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantJul 1, 2018

A pleasant, frequently amusing combination road trip/family comedy-drama about knowing when to set limits, when to break rules and when to let go of expectations that are never going to be fulfilled. Despite some occasional over-the-topA pleasant, frequently amusing combination road trip/family comedy-drama about knowing when to set limits, when to break rules and when to let go of expectations that are never going to be fulfilled. Despite some occasional over-the-top wackiness that seems out of place, the film mostly deals in realities that few movies are willing to take on as forthrightly as this one does. The picture's excellent ensemble cast of both human and animal actors lends considerable credibility to things, too, making for a generally enjoyable viewing experience, by no means legendary cinema but nevertheless fun and touching.… Expand

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james38Jun 28, 2018

Great film about weed, dogs and family. Plummer and Farmiga are wonderful but the kid stole the whole show!

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tino0828Jun 28, 2018

I realize people are boycotting this film because of peter fonda which doesn't really make sense because this is a movie about animal rescuing and peter fonda is in it for like three minutes. so a lot of trolls reviewing per donald trump jr.I realize people are boycotting this film because of peter fonda which doesn't really make sense because this is a movie about animal rescuing and peter fonda is in it for like three minutes. so a lot of trolls reviewing per donald trump jr. but its a really sweet film with great performances. made me laugh out loud a ton and even got a little teary. i'm a huge animal lover so maybe that helped. but it was really good!… Expand

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BHBarryJun 23, 2018

“Boundaries” stars Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Lloyd and Peter Fonda in a film written and directed by Shana Feste. This is a long movie to watch because it is at times dull and without purpose as this“Boundaries” stars Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Lloyd and Peter Fonda in a film written and directed by Shana Feste. This is a long movie to watch because it is at times dull and without purpose as this father/daughter/grandson relationship unfolds on the screen. I found myself checking the time on my watch as the story unfolded for the film seemed much longer than its 107 minute length. The film once again proves what can happen when the writer is also the director and, as a result, objectivity is lost to the territorial needs of the film’s creator. I give the a rating of 5 with special kudos to the talent of Mr. Plummer who, despite his best effort, couldn’t get this film to cross the boundary line of traveling from average to good.… Expand

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BradleyJordanJul 8, 2018

I loved this movie, went in with low expectations, and couldn’t believe it had gotten such mixed reviews. The humor was funny, laughted out loud with my friends many times, and the acting was great. I’m learning not to follow the critics ifI loved this movie, went in with low expectations, and couldn’t believe it had gotten such mixed reviews. The humor was funny, laughted out loud with my friends many times, and the acting was great. I’m learning not to follow the critics if the users like the movie, but at this point in my review, this movie has very mixed reviews from the users. I know humor can be a very individual thing, but really users, you gave this a negative review, really I don’t get it. Give this movie a chance, watch it, and write a review.… Expand

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LANA75Jul 17, 2018

Loved this film! Great cast, locations and great dogs! Made me laugh a bunch!

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MitchyJun 23, 2018

Some one who promotes child kidnapping and rape is staring in this movie by the way.

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saraheise27Jul 11, 2018

Vera Farmiga can make any movie worthwhile to watch. She captures the viewers attention and really gives her all in the part of Laura. Love the fact that the film really puts an emphasis on stray animals and rescue! This is an area thatVera Farmiga can make any movie worthwhile to watch. She captures the viewers attention and really gives her all in the part of Laura. Love the fact that the film really puts an emphasis on stray animals and rescue! This is an area that really should be portrayed in movies more often.

I drove over an hour and a half to watch this movie (this was the closest theatre showing the film) and I am glad I did!… Expand

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GreatMartinJul 9, 2018

“Boundaries” is one of those movies that have a super cast with each individually enjoyable to watch and when they have interaction your eyes and ears will be glued to the screen. It is also a movie that has an equal amount of good and boring“Boundaries” is one of those movies that have a super cast with each individually enjoyable to watch and when they have interaction your eyes and ears will be glued to the screen. It is also a movie that has an equal amount of good and boring moments.
It is a road trip with Grandfather Jack (Christopher Plummer), his adult divorced daughter Laura (Vera Farmiga) and his grandson Henry (Lewis MacDougall) going to see his other daughter Jojo (Kristen Schaal). Both daughters are emotional wrecks because of their upbringing while the grandson is being expelled from school for drawing nude pictures of his teachers with the males all having extremely small penis’s. Oh yes, Grandfather Jack is being thrown out of the old folks home where he has been living and, unknown to them, growing marijuana and wants to sell. Oh yes Laura hasn’t met a stray dog that she didn’t love and take in whether at home or while driving in a car.
From all this a road trip takes place so the grandfather can make stops, sell the post and give money to Laura to send Henry to an expensive private school and in return be able to live with Laura in her big enough house while his other daughter lives in a studio apartment.
We meet Jack’s friends, hippie art forger Christopher Lloyd, wealthy friend Peter Fonda (looking good!) plus Leonard, (Bobby Cannavale) Henry’s father who left him and his mother years ago.
It takes an hour and 44 minutes to get everyone’s problems straightened out and have a ‘Hollywood’ ending.
Plummer is a joy to watch, more so then when he was young and I have yet to see Farmiga give a bad performance. Lewis MacDougal’s Henry seems natural though he certainly isn’t a ‘normal’ kid.
“Boundaries” is a good enough picture to watch in an air-conditioned theatre when it is 92 degrees out with high humidity.… Expand

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DufreshestJul 11, 2018

Boundaries: Where? (Review)

Cinematography: 7.321/10 Decent for the story and feels good for the audience. Costume Design: 6.314/10 Chill and comfortable. Film Editing: 7.561/10 Film editing helps bring about the effects - the feel good -Boundaries: Where? (Review)

Cinematography: 7.321/10 Decent for the story and feels good for the audience.

Costume Design: 6.314/10 Chill and comfortable.

Film Editing: 7.561/10 Film editing helps bring about the effects - the feel good - in Boundaries: the rest comes from the journeying with these acting partners in the story.

Make-up and Hair-styling: - /10

Sound Editing: - /10

Visual Effects: - /10

Story: 6.231/10 Boundaries reminds me of a fused-tempered Weeds and Superbad except without any alcohol. The story is slightly comical and pleasant though doesn't seem to over reach for anything.

Acting: 8.123/10 The acting is decent.

Personal: The best part of the film concerns the journeying. I really appreciate the driving scenes: the audience is given views a passenger might have staring out of a window during a car ride. It's a chill film that discusses daddy issues, child rearing, and normalcy. Nothing about the film is overwrought.

Overall: 7.11/10

-K.D.

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