Filed under: Reviews | Tags: Justin Timberlake, Kevin Bridges, The Open Road
Yes, I know what you’re thinking – Justin Timberlake (cue the flashback to your 90′s memories and boy band obsession), but Timberlake is now breaking into the acting scene. Although fans of Timberlake’s music may not be well adjusted to seeing him on the big screen, I’d say become adjusted – because, truly I can see Timberlake’s future on the big screen continuing.
Starring alongside Jeff Bridges, Timberlake stars as the son of a baseball legend (Bridges), whom his relationship is the farthest thing from perfect. As his mother is headed into surgery, her request to Carlton Garrett (Timberlake), is for his father (Bridges) to come to the hospital. In a quest along side his best friend Lucy (Kate Mara), a series of events and drama unfolds as the movies continues. With decent acting, a good overall storyline – the thing that truly lacked in “The Open Road” was its ability to keep a viewer interested. Even though the movie truly did have a good idea – it unfortunately did not follow through, with keeping one interested. At points, the movie continuously dragged on and felt as one were driving 10 mph on the highway. The movie lacked in creativity, dialect wise, and the ultimate story line has been told millions of times before.
Veteran actor, Jeff Bridges truly deserves a round of applause for his acting within. The actor shines through, as the hard-drinking, stubborn retired baseball player. The tension within him and Timberlake kept a viewer interested to see what would occur next. Timberlake, on the other hand – too deserves a round of applause. Although – his acting was not ‘superb’, he did not overplay the part and ultimately did a solid job at the role.
Even though many of us have seen this storyline unfold plenty of times before, you might just want to check out “The Open Road” to see the acting chops that Timberlake contains, as well as what unfolds within the movie. “The Open Road” is on DVD now!
