Fresh
The Open Road is no Grand Prix winner, but it's no six-car pileup either. It's a low-key road movie that doesn't stray far from the very, very beaten path.
Michael Ordona, Los Angeles Times
The Open Road
They've got a long way to go.
2009 · 1h 30m · PG-13 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Overview
Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
Director and cast
- Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett
- Jeff Bridges as Kyle
- Allen Overton Battle III as Peabody Desk Clerk
- Kate Mara as Lucy
- Harry Dean Stanton as Amon
- Mary Steenburgen as Katherine
- Bret Saberhagen as Himself
- James Harlon Palmer as Memphis Ticket Taker
- Ted Danson as Coach
- Wayne Douglas Morgan as Organizer
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
29%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Despite its dependable cast, this ponderous road movie remains stuck in the slow lane.
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
Entirely predictable but surprisingly involving.
Joe Leydon, Variety
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