Director: Sam Mendes
Screenplay: Dave Eggers & Vendela Vida
Starring: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Carmen Ejogo, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Allison Janney, Melanie Lynskey, Chris Messina, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Schneider
Music: Alexi Murdoch
Cinematography: Ellen Kuras
For: TJ, David, Chris (11/18, Episode 126)
Against: Brent
Why it’s here: A clever screenplay penned by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida paired with the direction of the experienced Sam Mendes set Away We Go up for success from step one. Add strong performances by John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, with incredible supporting jobs from Allison Janney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Melanie Lynskey, and Chris Messina, and what you have is a must-watch for any fan of heart-felt romantic comedies.
Further Reading/Viewing/Listening
Review – David Zuckerman (Film Comment)