Old Joy (2007)

Directors:

Kelly Reichardt

Writers:

Kelly Reichardt, Jonathan Raymond

Actors:

Jillian Wieseneck, Darren Prolsen, Matt McCormick, Steve Doughton, Autumn Campbell, Keri Moran

Synopsis:

Soon to be a father, Mark feels the pressure of domestic responsibility closing in, so he is more than happy to accept when his old friend Kurt proposes a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. During their time together, the men come to grips with the changes in their lives and the effect on their relationship.
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Old Joy (2007)

Two old friends take a last minute weekend camping trip and try to rekindle a friendship that has clearly faded over the years. It's uncomfortable to watch at times, yet the honest dialogue and slow moving pace give it a strangely hypnotic quality. It's odd, but worth a look.
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May 4, 2014