But the tabloid version was better. Ben Affleck, who went through a divorce and had alcohol issues in real-life, portrays Jack, and I believe it's one of his best performances, maybe ever. |, July 12, 2020 Subscribe to Back In THE BRONX magazine Although many original Bronxites have moved on, it is unlikely they will ever be able to let go of the unforgettable experience of growing up in the Bronx. This was just two weeks after the film's theatrical debut and before the end of the usual 90-day theatrical run. One that manages to rise above its genre trappings to deliver a dramatically satisfying and engaging piece of work. Bron Studios, whose film credits include “Joker,” “Bombshell,” “The Way Back” and “Greyhound,” has partnered with director Kornel Mundruczo … Jack is introduced to assistant coach and algebra teacher Dan, as well as members of the team. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Angela meets with Jack and reveals that she is seeing someone new. Jack encourages him to take the shot himself as the team's best player, and to develop his leadership skills. Back In The BRONX is more than rekindling the past. | Rating: 3/5 The Way Back is not exactly the more original concept, with O'Connor returning to a tried-and-tested formula. | Rating: 3.5/5 Affleck embraces the truth about his character and himself, fearlessly showing the depths he has fallen into but never in a self-serving way. He also gives guidance to Shorty. Jack begins to attend therapy, and starts to open up about his son's death. The problem is that it never feels like it goes deep enough in any aspect. Jack accidentally enters the wrong house, where he is confronted by its occupants. Having been a player himself, he knows the ins and outs of the game, which will, in turn, make him a great mentor, albeit strict. Both Affleck and director Gavin O'Connor, who last worked together on the offbeat thriller The Accountant, aren't just passing the time here, and consistently treat the material with a respect it doesn't always obviously command. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. [17] It made $2.6 million on its first day. Eventually, Gavin O'Connor's film even rewards Affleck's commitment with a flicker of the unexpected. The next day, Jack receives a call from Father Devine at his Catholic high school Bishop Hayes, where he was a star basketball player and led the team to multiple championships. [6] In November 2018, Brandon Wilson and Rachael Carpani joined the cast of the film. Father Devine asks him to step in as the school's basketball coach, as the current coach has suffered a heart attack. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. I was thinking back to McFarland U.S.A. and how great that movie opened up its world, its community, its culture, getting to know the different characters and their needs, pressures, and hopes. "[21] Owen Gleiberman of Variety said that "Ben Affleck is compelling in a drama of addiction and redemption that plays off his own tabloid odyssey. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. There's plenty of dramatic potential here and it feels like The Way Back doesn't have the courage or nuance to keep going. It's competently made and refrains from getting mawkish, which is something considering how easy it would given the susceptible subject matter. The woman flees, telling him to enter her house through the back. All rights reserved. Excerpts of newsreels, home movies (both b&w and color) and snapshots, plus commentary from radio DJ 'Cousin Bruce' … The Way Back (titled Finding the Way Back in the United Kingdom) is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Brad Ingelsby. Cinemark A movie like this truly needs a powerful central performance or it simply won't work. When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer. Trailing significantly and frustrated at a perceived lack of effort, Jack benches Marcus and demands the team play with more toughness. It can be slightly melodramatic at times, but those aspects are still very well-done and may even be a little much for someone if they are able to relate. His alma mater needs a new coach and the former high school basketball star might have found a job that could lead him to be a better version of himself. The Bronx Is Back, Baby! He's the reason to see the movie, but there isn't much else to warrant your attention. The Way Back deserves to be seen in my opinion. When it comes to dramas about someone recovering from a personal event or issue, it really comes down to how well it's made. Ben Affleck gives his first truly transformative, vanity-free performance as an alcoholic high-school basketball coach in this otherwise familiar underdog sports yarn. Cliche personal redemption-through-sports outing given legs by Ben Affleck's haunting performance of a guy dragged-through-the-mud, a guy just about at the end of his tether, which is the main attraction to the tale. [13], On March 19, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that the film would be available digitally in the United States and Canada through Premium VOD on March 24 due to movie theaters closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. |, December 4, 2020 Thankfully, Affleck's strong performance saves it from falling into a pit of boredom. It is the sixth-largest suburb of the city of Lyon, and is adjacent to its east side. Siberian gulag escapees travel four thousand miles by foot to freedom in India. At the game, Memorial jumps out to an early lead, but Bishop Hayes gradually mounts a comeback. Way back in 1997, af­ter the Bron­cos suf­fered a hu­mil­i­at­ing up­set by Jack­sonville in the play­offs and the su­per- hu­man mus­cle in his right arm had fallen off the bone, I wrote it was a pity El­way would never win the Su­per Bowl. Growing up, he played golf at Van Cortdlandt, Mosholu, Pelham and Split Rock golf courses and went swimming at Orchard Beach and Shorehaven. If the Oscars were being held today, I wouldn't have any hesitation giving the best actor award to Affleck. His drinking decreases, and he begins to spend more time with his family and friends. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. Home prices in the once-battered borough are at a record high; ‘Mott Haven reminds us of SoHo 30 years ago and Dumbo 15 years ago’ We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Coming Soon. 8:10. [1], Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Affleck gives the impression of intimate familiarity with the anguish and self-disgust that dominate Jack's life; this character and project clearly meant something important to him, as the title bluntly suggests, and he gives it his all without overdoing the melodrama. Jack begins to institute strategic changes to the team, adopting a full-court press defense and a focus on conditioning to make up for the team's relative lack of size and talent. Directed by Nat Faxon, Jim Rash. While protesting a call, Jack is ejected; Bishop Hayes loses the game. BRON is focused on the development, production, and exploitation of original live-action and animated motion pictures and series television. Jack resumes drinking heavily. Phone: 914-592-1647 Fax: 914-725-2620 Email: info@backinthebronx.com Contact: Steve Samtur Editor-Publisher Sign up here. The sight of their grief disturbs Jack, who leaves the hospital and returns to his regular bar, where he begins drinking again. [10] Affleck spoke on how the film acted as a form of therapy for him following his own stints with alcoholism and rehab. One night, while driving drunk with a woman he meets at the bar, Jack rear-ends a boat hitched to a parked car. Directed by six-time Academy Award (R) nominee Peter Weir, THE WAY BACK is an epic story of survival, solidarity and indomitable human will. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. | Rating: 2/5 The Way Back is the latest addiction drama to hit the big screen but is now immediately available for purchase at home. Producers would be Jennifer Todd, Gordon Gray, Ravi Mehta, and O'Connor. 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After separating from his wife and turning to alcohol in a life-threatening way, Jack Cunningham is given a chance to prove himself and clean up his act when he's offered the opportunity to coach a high school basketball team. The Way Back - Soundtrack (Burkhard Dallwitz Tibet/keep On Walking) - Duration: 8:10. It stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar, and follows an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to become head coach of the basketball team at the high school he used to attend. As I said, it may hit too close to home for some, but I would ruin a few moments in the movie if I got into them. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. On a drive home, Jack reveals to Brandon that his father was neglectful, only paying attention to Jack when his basketball talent was discovered. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. | Fresh (165) Now in FULL COLOR throughout. Jack continues drinking heavily; his friend Doc takes him home from the bar every night, making sure he arrives safely. Jack Cunningham once had a life filled with promise. Since 1992, Stephen and his wife Susan have been co-editors of Back In THE BRONX, a magazine celebrating the experience of growing up and living in the Bronx. Nate's Grade: C+. Climate. For all the film's contrivances, Affleck still draws us into the lost soul at its centre. The way back / Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; in association with Bron Creative ; a Jennifer Todd Pictures/Mayhem Pictures/Film Tribe production ; produced by Gordon Gray, Jennifer Todd, Gavin O'Connor, Ravi Mehta ; written by Brad Ingelsby ; directed by Gavin O'Connor What I did feel could've used a little more depth was within the team itself. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. With Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Dragos Bucur. Affleck (Justice League) is delivering a good performance that touches upon his own challenges with alcohol. and the Terms and Policies, |, November 25, 2020 Bishop Hayes has won only one game, and has not gone to the playoffs since Jack was a student. Much like Lady Gaga in A Star is Born, your best performances come from something you can relate to. Dan informs Father Devine, who fires Jack, telling him he is unable to trust him around the team and fears he has a serious problem. | Rating: 4/5 It has mature themes of substance abuse, marital separation, family strife, loss, terminal illness, and redemption. Geography. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic causing movie theaters across the globe to close, Warner Bros. made the film available to own digitally on March 24, 2020. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Even though it probably won't be an easy watch for some, I absolutely recommend it. [11], The film was originally scheduled to be released on October 18, 2019. This film may hit too close to home for some, so I will recommend this movie with a large asterisk of caution, but here's why I think it's a great film nonetheless. Back In The Bronx from the History category which includes Magazines for people interested in the history of America, the world and its wars. He is pushed down the front steps of the house and is knocked unconscious in the street. O'Connor and Ingelsby seem far too reliant on generic narrative tropes for the film to be anything but yet another predictable sports movie by the numbers. [2], Principal photography began in October 2018 around the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles. "[19] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews. Not to be confused with 2013's The Way Way Back, or 2010's The Way Back about Gulag survivors, this movie entitled The Way Back is about Ben Affleck as an alcoholic basketball coach, and it's thoroughly fine. The team faces Memorial, a larger school with a much more talented team, in one of Jack's first games as coach. This is Steve Samtur, editor of Back In THE BRONX magazine, inviting you and your Bronx friends to another wonderful 90-minute Zoom PowerPoint program called “The Bronx: The Way It Was”. If any producer or label has an issue with any of the uploads please get in contact with me and I will delete it immediately. I kept waiting for more insights with the characters, but the story kept falling back on "dead child" as the explanation for everything. With Sofia Helin, Rafael Pettersson, Sarah Boberg, Dag Malmberg. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, triggered by an unspeakable loss, and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life. When Marcus arrives late for the next game, Jack kicks him off of the team. 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Release Date Changes: 'The Goldfinch' Goes Earlier In Fall, 'Superintelligence' Shifts & Ben Affleck Drama Dated", "Ben Affleck Drama 'The Way Back' Heads Into Homes As Theaters Close", "Warner Bros. He pushes Brandon to be more vocal on the court, eventually naming him team captain. The next of these presentations will be Monday, January 25th at 7:30pm EST, and you can access it from anywhere you have a device with internet access! [1] The film fell 70% in its second weekend to $2.4 million, finishing seventh, largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout), Bron Studios, Directed by Gavin O'Connor. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with Affleck's performance receiving praise. I'll just say, even though there are elements of happiness and hope, this is a very sad film about someone trying to find themselves after being lost for so long. But Jack soon gets a shot at redemption when he becomes the basketball coach for his alma mater, a program that has fallen on hard times since his teenage glory days. I was just left relatively unmoved because I was kept from emotionally connecting with these people and getting to know and care about their lives from its story. Jack attempts to leave before the police arrive, but the confrontation becomes physical. |, September 23, 2020 |, November 27, 2020 [4] On September 26, 2018, it was reported that comedian Al Madrigal had joined the cast of the film, now known as Torrance, to play Dan, a well mannered high school mathematics teacher and the school's assistant coach who believes in Affleck's character after the head coach quits. As a result, Jack turned down a full athletic scholarship to the perennial powerhouse basketball program at the University of Kansas, and has not touched a basketball since. The acting is pretty good, the docu-drama style gives it a credible sense of realism, and the movie doesn't downplay the destructive pull of addiction. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. His .304 wOBA, 91 wRC+, and 1.7 fWAR all represent career lows. |, August 18, 2020 Later, Jack receives a call from Angela, telling him David is in the hospital. Meanwhile, at an outdoor court, Jack picks up a basketball, beginning to shoot. After a game one night, Jack drives by Brandon walking alone and gives him a ride home. With Bishop Hayes needing just one win to make the playoffs, they give up a 4th quarter lead to an inferior team. It is revealed that Jack and Angela had a son, Michael, who died from cancer. The Way Back Trailer Music - Lights & Motion `Built To Last´ - Duration: 3:27. |, November 22, 2020 Their final game of the season is a rematch with Memorial. While visiting, Jack and Angela overhear a doctor informing David's parents his cancer has returned. Bron lies 10 km (6.2 mi) east-southeast of central Lyon. It's also a stellar entry in the sports drama genre. Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. Back in THE BRONX magazine is designed to rekindle a very special brand of happy memories for you to enjoy. Bron's notable productions include Joker, Bombshell, Queen & Slim, Greyhound, Judas and the Black Messiah, The Mule, Henchmen, Roman J. Israel, Esq., Rudderless, Welcome to Me, The Addams Family, The Willoughbys, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. |, January 8, 2021 Coming Soon, Regal Bron is portrayed as having a strong paternal instinct, as he informs Littlefootthat he set off to find a safe land to raise Littlefoot in, and when he returned to the land where his family had been, and could not find them, he spent many months trying to find Littlefoot. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. The best performances come from the heart, and this film absolutely showcased that. However, the film was also a box office bomb, only grossing $14 million against a budget of $21-25 million. We follow Jack (Affleck) as he tries to get his life back on track following the death of a child and the end of his marriage. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Check out the official page for THE WAY BACK from BRON Studios. Bron is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in Association with BRON Creative, a Jennifer Todd Pictures/Mayhem Pictures/Film Tribe Production, a Gavin O'Connor Film, The Way Back. Coming Soon. Russ, who was a college basketball player himself, has discouraged his son from using basketball as a ticket to a better life. The team continues to succeed, and Jack develops a bond with his players. Coming Soon. I was absorbed by that movie and with The Way Back I was left mostly unmoved. | Rating: 3.5/5 |, July 12, 2020 |. Jack's changes result in a close game, and he draws up a play that allows Brandon to pass to a teammate for the game-winning shot. The film went on to debut to $8.5 million, finishing third at the box office. The Way Back is thankfully a great acting showcase for Affleck. Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Not much is known about his past or family, except that he had a younger brother, whom Bronn describes as \"a real pest\". [14] Another film distributed by the studio, Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, was also released earlier than expected for the same reason. [18], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 189 reviews, with an average rating of 6.80/10. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. On the final play, Jack draws up a play for Brandon to pass out for an open shot, but reconsiders, telling Brandon to take the shot himself. Bron Studios (stylized as BRON) is a Canadian motion picture company based in British Columbia owned by Bron Media Corporation. Official Trailer and first look at Peter Weir's "The Way Back" starring Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, and Saoirse Ronan. There was one great character on the team, but the rest felt like stereotypical teenagers that were there so that the focus wouldn't be taken off Ben Affleck. As a result, student interest in basketball has dropped greatly, leaving the team with just six varsity players. "[22], 2020 American sports-drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor, causing movie theaters across the globe to close, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, "Ben Affleck Tried to Drink Away the Pain. Mayhem Pictures, [12] However, in March 2019, it was pushed back several months to March 6, 2020. | Rating: 3.5/4.0 With Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb. | Rating: 3/5 On June 11, 2018, it was announced that director Gavin O'Connor and actor Ben Affleck were going to re-team on a Warner Bros. drama film, titled The Has-Been, scripted by Brad Ingelsby about a former basketball star who has lost his wife and family foundation because of an addiction, and he attempts to regain his soul by becoming the coach of a high school basketball team at his alma mater. Academy Award winner Ben Affleck stars in #TheWayBack, from Gavin O’Connor, Director of “The Accountant". Cinemark His nose was broken a … There's nothing inherently bad in director Gavin O'Connor's drama. The Bishop Hayes team dedicates their first playoff game to Jack; Brandon sees that his father and brothers are in attendance. NEW YORK: THE WAY IT WAS is a narrated hour-length documentary that concentrates on leisure activities popular in the 1940s and '50s. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. During the summers, he worked at Yankee Stadium. Marcus comes to Jack's house unannounced to ask to be allowed back on the team, and Jack eventually relents. Now, I didn't think The Way Back was perfect, because by the time it reaches its second and third acts, you kind of know what to expect, but there are elements of how everything plays out that kept it from being too predictable. His sincerity and pain on his face throughout the entire duration of the film hit me really hard. These days, everything has been done in terms of recovery stories, but that can be said about every genre I guess. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. | Rating: 3/5 The following morning, Jack arrives to practice late and still drunk, falsely blaming his absence on a power outage. Years later, he's now stuck in a meaningless job and struggling with alcoholism -- the very thing that ruined his marriage and his hope for a better life. [5] In October 2018, Janina Gavankar joined the cast of the film. Brandon makes the shot, winning the game for Bishop Hayes. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". It's no The Accountant. That's fine because the point of the movie definitely isn't the team, but for the amount of screentime they get, there could've been a little more detail to their characters. Overall, The Way Back is one of the better movies that I've seen so far in 2020, even though there isn't much to watch at the moment. Just confirm how you got your ticket. While at Thanksgiving dinner with his mother, his sister Beth, and her family, Beth reveals that friends, including Angela, have expressed concern about his drinking and isolation from friends and family. On a different no… It stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar, and follows an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to become head coach of the basketball team at the high school he used to attend. If for nothing else, it's incredibly effective in terms of emotion. With Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins. Copyright © Fandango. Among these players are Brandon, the team's introverted point guard and most talented player, and Marcus, the team's center, who aggravates his teammates and Jack with his attitude. It’s also a way of finding lost neighborhood friends and school chums and creating new friendships, a path back home to some wonderful times. 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