Jack Goes Boating
United States
2010
89 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
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Jack Goes Boating is a tale of love, betrayal, and friendship set against the backdrop of working-class New York City life. Jack and Connie are two single people who on their own might continue to recede into the anonymous background of the city, but in each other begin to find the courage and desire to pursue their budding relationship. In contrast, the couple who brought them together, Clyde and Lucy, are confronting the unresolved issues in their rocky marriage.
The multifaceted Phillip Seymour Hoffman makes his directorial debut demonstrating an assured style and grace both behind the camera and in front of it. He leads a skilled cast, who waltz through their group scenes in perfect counterpoint, each getting what he or she needs from the other. The writing is fiercely authentic as are the performances. Lyrical and lovely, Jack Goes Boating is an offbeat love story that almost forgets to happen. —Sundance Film Festival
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Samurai Panda Poetry
11Dec11
At the beginning of the film, Hoffman's directing, in parallel with his character, is insecure and awkward. So much so, that during the first ten minutes I nearly shut it off. But as the characters grow, so too does Hoffman's directing, and we see he is indeed competent, and this is indeed a worthwhile gem. I'm glad I stuck with it.
Amani
27Nov11
Better than expected. Took me some time to get into the flow and find out where it was going. Best adjective for this movie: simple. However, it does deal with some complicated issues. I fancied me that there was the construction of a heterosexual relationship happening simultaneously with the deconstruction of a heterosexual relationship. Nice work, Mr. Hoffman
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This is a reprint of a review first published at BlogCritics.org. Philip Seymour Hoffman has long since solidified himself as one of the very best character actors working today, moving from role to role
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By Byron Brubaker on November 9, 2010
Reminded me of the 50’s movie Marty with Ernest Borgnine, that is with the Off Broadway edginess of drugs and sexual discovery thrown in. Hoffman as Jack works with Ortiz as Clyde. Ryan as Connie works… read review
My favorite film of Sundance
By Brandon Isaacson on January 28, 2010
I cried I cried I cried. I saw 14 films at Sundance, this is my favorite. Why? Well it elicited the strongest reaction and best overall experience. First of all the descriptions I had read did not… read review
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