Directed by:
Philip Seymour HoffmanScreenplay:
Robert GlaudiniCinematography:
W. Mott Hupfel IIIComposer:
Grizzly BearCast:
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Harry L. Seddon, Salvatore Inzerillo, Lola Glaudini, Trevor Long (more)VOD (1)
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Jack (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Connie (Amy Ryan) are two single people who on their own might continue to recede into the anonymous background of the city, but in each other begin to find the courage and desire to pursue their budding relationship. In contrast, the couple that introduced them, Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy (Daphne Rubin-Vega), are confronting unresolved issues in their marriage. Jack is a limo driver with vague dreams of landing a job with the MTA and an obsession with reggae that has prompted him to begin a half-hearted attempt at growing dreadlocks. He spends most of his time hanging out with his best friend and fellow driver Clyde and Clyde’s wife Lucy. The couple set Jack up with Connie, Lucy’s co-worker at a Brooklyn funeral home. Being with Connie inspires Jack to learn to cook, pursue a new career and take swimming lessons from Clyde so he can give Connie the romantic boat ride she dreams of. But as Jack and Connie cautiously circle commitment, Clyde and Lucy’s marriage begins to disintegrate. From there, we watch as each couple comes face to face with the inevitable path of their relationship. (official distributor synopsis)
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The movie Jack Goes Boating is based on the acting performances, which is, unfortunately, a pity because that's really the main focus, more important than the story itself, which revolves around four people, none of whom have it particularly easy in life because they don't really know how they should live. The actors here are simply good. And only them, I might add.
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