March 12, 2006
Broken Flowers
Last week, Tara and I (in an effort to distract us from my constant whining and sickness) rented Broken Flowers from OnDemand. This indy film starring the always entertaining Bill Murray.
The story drops us into the life of Don Johnston, an alleged Don Juan fresh off a breakup with his young, recent tryst. Don receives an anonymous letter from a former flame letting him know that he is the father of a 19-year-old boy. While very much against looking into this as more than a blip on the radar, Don reluctantly begins a cross-country road trip at the request of his best friend Winston in order to find his son, and obtain closure.
Bill Murray, once again dutifully dons the hat of the accomplished, conflicted man, depressed, lost and yearning for more out of life than the fame, fortune, or whatever else this story happened to plop into the slots. He is the quintessential "satisfied" man who has achieved his life ambitions financially, professionally, and yet has realized (or is soon to realize) that perhaps he may not have achieved his personal goals, hopes and dreams along the way.
Broken Flowers is a very good movie that deserves a watch, if only to see the awkward, subtle comedy that Bill Murray brings to this character. The movie itself begs the question of "What is success?" and isn't a complete waste of time.
By the way, if you are looking for a movie that is almost amusing and a partial waste of time, please find a small child to stem the tide of embarrassment and go see The Shaggy Dog. At least Trevor liked it.
Comments
great flick. Torrey didn't like it. More proof that he's gay.
He didn't even like the lolita scene.
Hey, come to think of it, you didn't mention it either... hmmm [raised eyebrow].
I suppose it will do me no good to beg you NOT to post old photos of me will it?
By the way my sunglasses are back in style...finally. I think I still have the blue shirt too! Can't wait for that style to come back.
Oh yeah, Sean under the shield, we always liked him better.
Love, Dad