$5 a Day

$5 a Day is a 2008 dramatic-comedy starring Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Amanda Peet, and Sharon Stone. 

In the film Christopher Walken plays Nat, a terminally-ill con-man who wants to reconnect and make amends with his son Richie (played by Alessandro Nivola). The plan is to take a five day road trip together to New Mexico, where Nat can undergo some experimental treatment for a brain tumor and, hopefully along the way the two can put their past issues behind them. It's a pretty straight-forward plot but, it's done really well. I found myself interested in the little stories and trips down memory lane that the two main characters dicuss while on their journey, and there are a good number of funny moments sprinkled throughout. It all makes for a pretty enjoyable road trip movie.

I thought the acting and story in this one were good. One of the only complaints I have is that the movie is probably ten or fifteen minutes too short. It's all paced very well until the third act, then it felt like they rushed to the ending. Overall, this one isn't a 'must-see' but, I do recommend checking it out if you come across it.

3 out of 5.