Book Review: The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

[James Marinero]

Title: The Fundamentals of Caring

Tagline: Caring is a funny thing.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Rob Burnett

Cast: Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson, Frederick Weller, Julia Denton, Alex Huff, Samantha Huskey, Bill Murphey, Alan Boell, Robert Walker Branchaud, Eric Singer, James Donadio, Donna Biscoe, Ashley White, Matthew Pruitt, Matt Mercurio, Bobby Cannavale, Walter Hendrix III, Kristi Von

Release: 2016-06-16

Runtime: 97

Plot: Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

 

[James Marinero]

Highly enjoyable with some hilarious - maybe laddish - moments. A Welsh writer/director to boot! Don't be put off if you think the title is heavy, it's worth it.

 

[RK Wallis]

I watched it a few years ago, and I agree there are some hysterical moments I highly recommend it too.

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Highly enjoyable with some hilarious - maybe laddish - moments. A Welsh writer/director to boot! Don't be put off if you think the title is heavy, it's worth it.

Love this movie.