A Long Way Down
Director: Pascal Chaumeil
Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots
PlotFour strangers, Martin, Maureen, J.J., and Jess, each find themselves on the same rooftop on New Year's Eve, all intending to end their lives. Martin is a disgraced TV personality, Maureen is a single mother with a severely disabled son, J.J. is a failed musician working as a pizza delivery guy, and Jess is dealing with a broken heart and complicated family issues. Their plans are interrupted when they realize that they are not alone in their desperation. This unexpected meeting creates a unique bond among them and they make a pact to delay their suicides until Valentine's Day, providing themselves time to find reasons to live.
Agreeing to support one another, the group navigates through their personal struggles while trying to understand the complexities of their lives. They embark on a series of often humorous and touching adventures, learning about themselves and each other. They confront their failures, doubts, and fears, which leads them to unexpected discoveries and moments of genuine companionship. Through this journey, they begin to question the reasons that led them to the brink and slowly start to see glimpses of hope and purpose that were previously unimaginable.
Writers: Nick Hornby, Jack Thorne
Release Date: 05 Jun 2014
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, Germany
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Promising concept and likable cast hindered by tonal inconsistency and production flaws; a must for fans of British humor, but with tempered expectations.
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