Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

ShangLuda Admirable film.

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

howardhelly I usually enjoy Sam Mendes' films which is why I'm puzzled that he chose this plot less script. The story can be summed up as blank, characterless couple go around America meeting their horrible, unlikeable friends. The fact that Maya Rudolph's character is pregnant is supposed to make us empathize with the couple and their uncertain circumstances. All I could think about was that they were going to bring a child as boring and lacking in backbone as themselves, and maybe the sequel to this film would be that child traveling America, meeting its own horrible, unlikeable friends. The film is truly that pointless. Allison Janney appears to be carving out a niche for herself as middle-aged woman begging for a shaking, dunk in water, pie in face, or other forms of retribution most suited to an evil harpy masquerading as a human being. After seeing the exact same performance from her in 'The Way Way Back,' I'm starting to fear that this is what she's like in real life. It's a mystery that this film garnered positive reviews. People seem to think decent cinematography and a nice soundtrack can make up for a lack of storyline and even one sympathetic character. They don't.

bonniedarko57 Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski are not critically acclaimed, by any means, but they were quite magical in Away We Go; a quirky, misnomer of a love story. Which, ironically made it one of my favorites. Burt (Krasinski) and Verona (Rudolph) take off on a "grass may be greener on the other side" road trip after the unmarried couple find themselves knocked-up without productive futures at hand. Eternal optimist, Burt, sticks right with skeptical Verona as she ventures to find a perfect place for their baby to grow-up. Never really able to argue, they refute about whether or not they are quote, unquote "Fuck-ups" only to discover home leads to home. Away We Go offers multiple great cameos, from Jeff Daniels (displaced father) to Maggie Gyllenhaal (radical, former friend). Director, Sam Mendes (Skyfall, Revolutionary Road, Road to Perdition) provides lots of candid, tender moments that have a way of of melting your heart.http://themovie-geist.blogspot.com/

david_kirkland86 I seen the rating on IMDb was only a 7.1 and i couldn't accept that, the most recent film it reminded me of was Knocked Up but this is a much funnier and a more dramatic character evolving film. This film took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride i cried as much as i laughed but also seen the good intentions of the film. Burt and Verona had a quirky relationship and they seemed very much in love but were unsure about how and where to raise their expectant child. They traveled around North America to see how other couples they know lived and have raised their children. Theses meetings with some very eccentric families helped shape their own views on how to be parents. The dialogue was hilarious and inventive. The acting was great and emotional inviting, i did feel involved in everything that happened in the film and really thought i was there experiencing everything and sympathized for an array of cast members. It was moving and thought provoking not only about how should people raise their children but also about peoples ideas of love and choice of ways to live.

trixie-k-88 There is nothing I don't like about this movie. It's original, heartfelt, funny, and charming. It manages to make you laugh, cry, and feel completely satisfied.Away We Go is about Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph), a quirky, 30-something couple who are expecting a child. The two are troubled over the fact they will have no extended family for their child when she is born, what with Verona's parents passing away while she was in college and Burt's jetting off Belgium for two years. Their inconsistent, freelance jobs allow them to travel around North America in search of a new home around family and friends. Throughout the film, Burt and Verona encounter good parents, bad parents, and crazy parents. Along with that, becoming is mother is making Verona truly face the grief she has over losing her parents a decade earlier.Krasinski and Rudolph have great chemistry, and I like the fact that the jokes are not based off gender differences, often used in romance comedies. The jokes are focused more on their or other characters' craziness or silliness. Either that, or the realistic funny situations they get themselves into. This movie is fantastic, and will leave you with a smile, perhaps even with a few tears. A must watch if you are expecting a child, or questioning parenting styles!