THE OPEN ROAD (2009)
MICHAEL MEREDITH
Plot
In this heartwarming comedy, minor league baseball player Carlton Garrett (Justin Timberlake) takes a road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett (Jeff Bridges) when Carlton's mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick. Knowing his charming yet painfully immature dad's likelihood to disappoint, Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Kate Mara) for emotional support. Years of miscommunication, frustration and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family... Lightweight drama with a incomprehensibly good cast.