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I like the cast, and I'll first watch the movie on Netflix. Then, if I like it, I'll probably pick up the book as well!
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Stars: Selena Gomez, Paul Rudd, Bobby Cannavale
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2016. It is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016, by Netflix.
The film follows the story of Ben, a retired writer who becomes a caregiver after suffering a personal tragedy. After 6 weeks of training, Ben meets his first client, Trevor, a foul-mouthed 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor take an impromptu road trip to all the places Trevor has become obsessed with while watching the local news, including their holy grail: the World's Deepest Pit. Along the way, they pick up a sassy runaway and a mother-to-be who help test the pair’s survival skills outside of their calculated existence as they come to understand the importance of hope and true friendship.
Watch the trailer here: /videos/1048...
Which was better the book or the movie?
What did you like or dislike?
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