Incredible film. I watched Phantom Thread thinking no one could beat this film then Thunder Road blew it out of the water...thats saying something, the fact that he did almost everything wrote directed stared scored....wow..

The movie had its humorous moments but, the editing style makes each scene feel a bit too contrived.

Cummings understands that there's a very fine line between cringe comedy and devastating tragedy and his near perfect performance does both seamlessly.

Dramma con tinte ironiche originale e veramente distintivo. Ovviamente da premiare e da lodare fino allo sfinimento Jim Cummings per la qualità del progetto a cui ha dato vita e di cui è stato pressochè l'unico artefice; attore, regista, produttore ed anche musicista in un'impresa riuscita a praticamente nessuno prima di lui. L'aspetto più sbalorditivo è che Cummings riesce i tutti i suoi compiti e specialmente la prova attoriale è veramente interessante; il lungo piano sequenza iniziale è folle e meravigliosamente riuscito; così come quello davanti alla stazione della polizia che ovviamente può essere confrontato al primo per intensità ed imprevedibilità. Molto toccante e delicato il finale, scelta azzeccata la cover strumentale di Skinny Love di Bon Iver.

I don't rate movies; this movie is the exception. Funny, heartbreaking, quirky, dramatic; it will resonate with some part of you. Watch it.

In terms of comedy this movie haven't moved me in any way. It's rather a melancholic production screening some hard life situations and a show for Jim Cummings pretty good acting abilities

I thought this was supposed to be a comedy? The main character was just too weird and awkward for my tastes. I mean what was he like before his mom died? I just could not feel for him and felt he deserved all the bad things that happened to him.

O timing de humor dessa obra é impecável, tal qual a construção dos personagens e os dramas extremamente tocantes e reais. Presenciar a personalidade excêntrica e cômica do personagem principal, junto com o stress extremo que ele sofre por ser policial, e os problemas nas suas relações familiares, foi uma das experiências mais únicas que já tive com um filme. Quando ele se propõe a entrar em uma cena cômica, ele mergulha de cabeça, nos fazendo gargalhar (tem um humor cringe, que lembra muito The Office). Quando se propõe a entrar no drama, ele é mais bem sucedido ainda, construindo cenas e diálogos emocionantes e pesados, causando até tristeza e desconforto, como se estivéssemos presenciando aquela cena na vida real. O roteiro é extremamente bem escrito, cada cena e cada plano estão exatamente onde deviam estar, e o desfecho se encaixa como uma luva na trama. Sem dúvidas a melhor dramédia que já vi, DISPARADA.

This is really what I'd call a cringe-watch film. Its not cheesy, just the nature of the situations the main character, Officer Jim, finds himself in and his outpouring of exasperation for all to see, that makes for some cringey moments. I felt sorry for him, how his emotions were expressed during the first event depicted in the film - the funeral for his recently deceased mother. I think what happens is fairly relatable, in that many people may be able to imagine roughly how it may feel to be in that persons shoes. It had the look and perhaps feel of a feature length 온라인카지노추천 program, more than being an obviously big budget film. This is categorised as a comedy drama film - I'd say its pretty black/dark, comedy wise - its certainly not something to watch for massive obvious belly laughs, that's for sure. It did feel somewhat clever in the way it shows a very personal breakdown in a way that makes the viewer concerned for Jim and I thought the music/score was well handled, with some good instrumental pieces adding to the sense of sadness and sorrow at times. Oh and also, I hadn't realised the title related to a Bruce Springsteen song, which is referenced in the film. I quite liked that it shows a male police officer in a vulnerable state, something which possibly isn't depicted all that often...the mundanity or domesticity type settings maybe makes it a little poignant, come to think of it. Speaking of which, its not massively thought provoking but perhaps a little bit. This is a film I would recommend, as a character driven drama, if your ok with 'cringey' films, definitely.

Some very funny parts, some very touching parts, unique and well shot.

I'd be hard pressed to say Jim Cummings isn't the greatest artist in cinema. The combination of hilarity, awkwardness, alarm, and deeply touching pathos, that you can feel all at once, is something I have never experienced. Can you really laugh, cry, cringe, and be frightened all at once? With only one creator I am aware of, you can. There is something uncanny about this guy. When you look up the word original, Jim Cummings is the definition. This is one of the best movies ever made. I'm trying to say how great this is, but these are only words. You have to watch it. I've seen everything he's done so far, and it's all five bursting-at-the-seams stars brilliant. I will devour everything he ever does with great relish, knowing I will never be disappointed. One of the great pleasures of my life to date. Thank you Jim. You are a gift to humanity.

This is one of the most unbelievable acting tours de force I have ever seen. Jim Cummings is an absolute genius level master.

Self indulgent scream-fest. That's a couple of hours of my life I'll never get back. I can't understand how this got so many good reviews. We watched at a film club, and the audience was much reduced by the end with people walking out.

Jim Cummings, writes, directs, and acts the heck out of this sad-sweet affair about dealing with the pain of loss and dealing with the hardships of life in general. External conflict seems to drive this movie forward initially. There's an impending divorce, a custody battle, strained relations, job problems, etc. By the end of the film it's questionable if these all get resolved, although some do get resolved rather suddenly. But that's not the point. Internal conflict drives this machine. Cummings' charismatic characters' ability to tame his demons, control his emotions, and cope with his cognitive dissonance provide the resolution we seek.

THUNDER ROAD begins at a funeral. Actor/director/writer Jim Cummings plays Officer Jim, a cop who comes to the front of the church to eulogize his mother. This scene is one of the most amazing and unexpected scenes I've ever watched. In a few minutes, Officer Jim veers wildy from moments of light humor while recollecting his mom, to unstoppable tears, to deeply inappropriate dancing to, frankly, a total, emotional breakdown unlike any you've seen. This guy just looses his cool, but in a way that feels unique and organic. He's all over the place, and we laugh and then we're just appalled for him. It feels real and specific and is very moving and yet uncomfortably laughable at the same time. I've not seen anything quite like it. (Apparently, this scene was originally a short film Cummings made and used to scrounge up enough funding to stretch this character's experiences into a feature film.) The scene is probably the best thing in the movie, as we move out of the church and spend more time with Jim and, in particular, his young daughter. The girl's mother is a mess...Jim cares for her and is deeply angry at her at the same time. In fact, Jim is subject to fits of rage. He is clearly carrying around a lot of grief and confusion, and he doesn't really have an outlet or anyone to "talk to" about it. He's a proud man who doesn't want to admit he's hurting. His temper is sometimes comical and sometimes terrifying. He is, in short, a mess. But you've never seen a character quite like this or a mess quite like it either. Cummings, who is not necessarily the most gifted actor ever, has a quality about him that I've not really seen in another "star." We can laugh with him and at him, and be infuriated by him yet root for him deeply. His brand of "messed-up-ness" is singular and we feel like we're seeing a real person break down. But, despite the mess that Jim has become, the result of the movie (and it's string of odd incidents) is a feeling of hope and uplift. Life is never going to be perfect, far from it...but perhaps Jim learns to appreciate the little joys and victories it brings. We suspect he'll always be a bit of a mess, but we also see that he might be pulling his act together at least a little. The film will be off-putting to some. It's low budget, and that often shows. It swings wildly in tone, often within scenes. It's tough to describe the emotional impact (is it a comedy with some drama, or a drama with some comedy, or is it even a drama that doesn't realize how silly much of it is?). Cummings has made one other film (THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW) that also plays around with similar themes of anger and inchoate reaching for manly self-improvement. If you can manage it, I'd suggest a mini-film festival, with THUNDER ROAD first and then SNOW HOLLOW. While the film(s) are far from perfect, the best thing I can say is that I still can't wait to see what Cummings comes up with next. Unique! (PS: If you have the blu ray, watch the extras about how the film was funded. Crazy stuff!)

A masterpiece in duality; pain yet strength, sadness yet humor, despair yet hope. This was one of the most realistic portrayals of emotional trauma and resilience I've ever seen, exquisitely acted by Cummings and telling a mundane yet poignant tale.

I'm amazed that anyone thinks of this as a comedy, tragicomedy or anything along those lines. His opening funeral eulogy, which I guess was the basis for expanding a 12-minute bit into an entire film, has a few kinda sorta funny moments. But beyond that, it's a story about a well-meaning but screwed-up guy doing screwed-up things. Not very entertaining, illuminating or anything.

Wow .......so simple so easy so emotional so Great 🤔

Boring AF, a lil` bit of pseudo-drama and cheap ass comedy. MEH!

Could only watch about 20 minutes before it became too excruciating. So not funny.