Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

Amazon Studios | Release Date: July 13, 2018

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 51 Ratings

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amheretojudgeOct 16, 2018

to know better than the sweet tooth..

Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot Van Sant's diagnosis to Callahan's biography is too brittle to stand on its own ground. The structure itself isn't palpable to the tone of the track. It either skipsto know better than the sweet tooth..

Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot

Van Sant's diagnosis to Callahan's biography is too brittle to stand on its own ground. The structure itself isn't palpable to the tone of the track. It either skips a bit or two or goes into inessential details that never should have made the cut. Ticking for around two hours, it sure makes you sweat especially in its last half. But it also doesn't suggest that it is in it's A game in the first one, in fact the first act is spent upon just introducing characters and setting their sub-plots and characteristics for further development. Just like the sessions Phoenix has as an alcoholic with his group, the entire feature is a series of pathos ideology or tales that is if not eradicated but surely mended with a sweeter tooth. And Van Sant is experienced enough to know better than the sweet tooth, his methods aren't general as the tale demands. Even his execution at times, seems daft along with editing whose attempt to go bolder and "raunchy" backfires vigorously (the first time Phoenix meets Mara could have been shot in a lots of better ways). Then, amidst all this, what is it that makes one thrive for this sometimes uneven and unstable venture. The answer is simply heartbreaking performance delivered by each cast member. Mara may not get any stand alone moment but she is thoroughly competent in her role just as Black is, in his complex one. The show stealer in here is undoubtedly Hill, whose not only character is aptly cooked and has three dimensional perspective resided within, but his each line quoted is justified thoroughly by his expressive portrayal; the meltdown in the end genuinely communicates with the viewers. The phenomenon Phoenix, at the heart of it, keeps it pumping harder and faster than ever despite of all the ups and downs. Not only he is physically challenged and constraint in its acts, but is also emotionally complex and on the extreme side of being of expressive and inexpressive nature. Fortunately, Phoenix has the potential to pull it off easily where he dances to his own beats and this time his partner is an empty bottle; it's a well choreographed act on terms of character analysation. Van Sant's project can be represented as its self-created sequence of Phoenix trying to reach for the bottle for the entire night; he is never going to get it but it surely can be a lesson to be learned from. The narration is elaborative but is also over-stretched and loses viewers' attention when it over chews few stuffs and takes its material for granted. The conversations are pragmatic and dialogues are layered that makes you think twice. In fact, there is a line that Phoenix quotes multiple times and it changes the gist or meaning of the line each time as it draws out various emotions from him. Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot can actually be the guarantee or warranty card for this pathos bubble, it definitely pops, but its impact isn't wide enough to cover up the aspired range.… Expand

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TVJerryAug 6, 2018

Watching movies about someone overcoming major physical obstacles has been done to award-winning effect. Seeing a person deal with alcoholism is a common cinematic theme. This film combines them both in the biographical examination ofWatching movies about someone overcoming major physical obstacles has been done to award-winning effect. Seeing a person deal with alcoholism is a common cinematic theme. This film combines them both in the biographical examination of cartoonist John Callahan (played by Joaquin Phoenix). After being left quadriplegic, he deals with his new physical restrictions, struggles with sobriety and evolves into a popular cartoonist. Although the potential for powerful drama is inherent, director Gus Van Sant keeps the focus on intimate interactions and generally eschews emotional intensity. Fortunately, Phoenix creates a compelling character and co-star Jonah Hill provides some interesting moments. Even though there's potential for a fascinating story, the repetitious scenes, precious pacing and indulgent approach make it more agonizing for the audience that it is for the characters.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJul 22, 2018

A generally well-made biopic with excellent performances by Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill and Jack Black that, unfortunately, tends to lose its way in the second half. While the general direction is apparent, the script meanders somewhat at aA generally well-made biopic with excellent performances by Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill and Jack Black that, unfortunately, tends to lose its way in the second half. While the general direction is apparent, the script meanders somewhat at a time when the focus should be clearer and more direct. See it for the performances and try not to be too let down by the execution of the narrative.… Expand

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bataguilaDec 13, 2018

De hueva, solo me gustan sus caricaturas, tiene muy buen humor al hacerlas post accidente.

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marbie73Jun 24, 2020

I only watched this movie because Joaquin Phoenix was the star of the film.This movie was very average and was basically just a time killer.I would recommend looking up the cartoonist Bill Callahan,whose life this movie is based on,workI only watched this movie because Joaquin Phoenix was the star of the film.This movie was very average and was basically just a time killer.I would recommend looking up the cartoonist Bill Callahan,whose life this movie is based on,work because his comics were actually quite funny and different.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariAug 3, 2023

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Rewatched. It seemed impossible to do worse than "Sea of Trees", instead Van Sant surprises by reiterating that the Death Trilogy, the lack of meaning, the absurdity of existence can be contrasted with a path of redemption that(Mauro Lanari)
Rewatched. It seemed impossible to do worse than "Sea of Trees", instead Van Sant surprises by reiterating that the Death Trilogy, the lack of meaning, the absurdity of existence can be contrasted with a path of redemption that coincides with faith in a superior entity that convinces you to accept the dystopian reality. Jumble of the infamous "12 steps", of the Taoism of Lao-Tzu, of an "higher power" called Chucky, and of a "return to the boundless", the glass half full is in the fact that he hasn't been directing feature films for the last 5 years.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

This is a biopic of the satirical cartoonist John Callahan. Tough Joaquin Phoenix is as great as usual here and tough the movie remains a watchable movie we're very far from we are very far from the levels to which van Sant has accustomed us.This is a biopic of the satirical cartoonist John Callahan. Tough Joaquin Phoenix is as great as usual here and tough the movie remains a watchable movie we're very far from we are very far from the levels to which van Sant has accustomed us. This movie tastes like his more commercial and lacking-of-soul works.… Expand

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