The Go-Getter (2008) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
For the follow-up to his feature debut, 1999's The Big Split, filmmaker Martin Hynes took on this bittersweet road movie about a teenager responding to the untimely death of his mother. Overcome with grief that he's unequipped to deal with, Mercer (Lou Taylor Pucci) decides to steal a car and hit the open road. Along the way, he discovers himself with the help of a seductress (Jena Malone) and the owner of the car (Zooey Deschanel). The Go-Getter had its premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
06/06/2008
DVD Release Date:
10/21/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language, some sexual content and drug use.
Run Time:
93 min.
Distributor(s):
Peace Arch Ent.
Director(s):
Themes:
Intersecting Lives, Existential Crisis, Dropping Out
Tone:
Bittersweet, Gentle, Lyrical, Matter-of-Fact, Poignant
Keywords:
car-theft, cross-country, ex-girlfriend
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (06-06-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
