Roadie
Director: Michael Cuesta
Actors: Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy
PlotAfter spending over two decades on the road with the legendary Blue Oyster Cult, Jimmy Testagros returns to his hometown in Queens, New York. Jobless and finding himself at a crossroads, he reluctantly moves back in with his ailing mother. The environment he once left behind now seems unfamiliar as he grapples with past relationships and unresolved conflicts. Among the faces from his past is Nikki, a former girlfriend who is now married to his high school nemesis, Randy. Jimmy’s sudden return and aimless drifting stir up old wounds and spark new tensions.
Jimmy's struggle to reclaim some semblance of his former life leads him down a path of introspection and confrontation. Engaging with Nikki and Randy, he attempts to navigate the complicated emotions that crop up, oscillating between memories of glory days and present failures. Caught between what once was and what could be, his attempts at reconnection force him to reassess his identity beyond being just a roadie. As he delves deeper into familiar yet changed territory, the challenges he faces push him to reinvent himself or risk being permanently trapped by his past.
Writers: Gerald Cuesta, Michael Cuesta
Release Date: 06 Jan 2012
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Ron Eldard's stellar performance in 'Roadie' can't overshadow an overall forgettable film marred by sub-par video and audio quality.
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