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Ride (2014)
Smart. Funny. Unexpected.
What a great script. Witty dialogue and a charming portrayal of a mother finding her way through the life crisis she wasn't quite able to admit she was living. The relationship between mother and son as he turns adult and struggles to find his way instigates the mother into her own hero's journey. The handsome helpers she picks up along they way in the roles of her driver and the and the surf instructor slash lover provide both comic relief and the opportunity for us to see her vulnerability, humanity, willingness and drive to be the best mother and person possible despite her neurosis. A bonus delight in this film is that our leading lady seems to be full on aware of her crazy, this level of self acceptance invites us all to be as we are, where we are, on our way to being who we are becoming. Well done Helen Hunt, well done.