Jim Cummings is a stand out in this unique performance of a hysterical man trying to keep it all together.
In the midst of dealing with tremendous stress and grief, Cummings delivers an immense amount of heart and humour. This portrait and character is unlike any I've seen before. The details, dialogue, and long takes provide so much realism and serve to ground the film in reality. Despite its low budget it maintains the quality of a high budget film. Thunder Road is a perfect black comedy, bringing me to the brink of tears only to have me abruptly snort in the midst of it, with its quirky, painfully awkward, and completely sympathetic lead.
This is a great watch and I highly reccomend it.
In the midst of dealing with tremendous stress and grief, Cummings delivers an immense amount of heart and humour. This portrait and character is unlike any I've seen before. The details, dialogue, and long takes provide so much realism and serve to ground the film in reality. Despite its low budget it maintains the quality of a high budget film. Thunder Road is a perfect black comedy, bringing me to the brink of tears only to have me abruptly snort in the midst of it, with its quirky, painfully awkward, and completely sympathetic lead.
This is a great watch and I highly reccomend it.