Good start, but then it gets ruined

Crappy film

best movie i've ever seen.

Blistering performances.

"Kodachrome" is a character-driven drama that is proof of the concept that solid direction and good acting can transform even a mediocre script into something worth watching. It is an engaging story with top flight performances by all involved. Ed Harris is amazing as usual and actually this is the Jason Sudeikis and Ed Harris show, and it really works. The story is predictable, but even so, it takes a few twists and turns that I didn't see coming. The movie has real, carefully written characters and mostly avoids cliché, thanks to that. Movies like "Kodachrome" don't come around often enough in my opinion. When they do, we must think of them as a good choice of a film night.

'Kodachrome' isn't going to win any awards for originality. The family cross-country road trip story has been done before, often better than this. The hook: Ben (Ed Harris), a world-famous photographer, is terminal. Before he dies, he wants to drive from New York to Parsons, Kansas to develop old rolls of Kodachrome film that he's been saving for years. Accompanying him are his nurse Zoe (Elizabeth Olsen) and his estranged son Matt (Jason Sudeikis), who reluctantly agrees to join and only does so because he wants to meet with a band in Chicago and convince them to sign with his label. Each of the three have their demons. Ben is an insufferable jerk, Matt is divorced and dysfunctional, Zoe is also divorced and dysfunctional. But they're all together by choice, so they're still trying.If you think you can tell where this is going, you're probably right. Pretty much scene-by-scene it's predictable. This certainly lessens the impact, but the performances and dialogue will keep you engaged. Credit goes to the actors and the writers for making these characters and relationships feel lived in and real. The tension and acrimony between father and son showcase themselves almost immediately. Their dialogue cuts deeply, and the cruelty of the barbs they exchange startles. Zoe plays the role of conscience, doing her best to help these two hard-headed boys settle their differences before it's too late. As soon as Matt puts his sword away and begins to show a lighter side, Zoe notices, and the viewers notice her noticing. Again, it's not hard to predict where any of this is going.Zoe's character is frustratingly underwritten and underused. But the Matt and Ben relationship is well executed. The hostility feels real and so does the longing to connect, despite what has happened in the past. The film offers some mixed messages about letting go of the past, which haunts each of the main characters in some way. A crucial monologue urges them to move forward, yet they're driving across the country to develop old film and preserve old photos. It's also ironic that a movie that romanticizes film is streaming on Netflix. This film has meaningful messages to share, even if it's not entirely clear about everything it's saying. If you don't mind a formulaic family drama with moving and warm moments, this movie isn't a bad pick.

Sometimes a film that doesn't mess with the formula fly's by thanks to its charms, smarts and loveably on-song cast, Netflix's Kodachrome is one of those such film experiences.A road trip movie that centres around dysfunctional father and son duo, Jason Sudeikis's failing music manager Matt and Ed Harris's dying photographer Ben and all round meanie Ben, with the addition of Elizabeth Olsen's caring nurse Zoe, as the trio set-off to get Ben's Kodachrome film rolls developed before the dying technology is exterminated, Kodachrome is one of those films that you will have figured out from about 5 minutes in, but it really doesn't matter thanks to its execution and pitch-perfect delivery from its cast.As the mismatched trio set forth on their adventure to Kansas City, we're treated to some fantastically realised and often rather poignant character driven moments, stemming from Matt and Ben's complicated father and son relationship and Ben's increasing feelings towards Olsen's troubled yet compassionate and likeable Zoe.Director Mark Raso keeps things moving at a steady pace as Kodachrome refuses to linger to long in any one place and while never going too deep into the backstories of these relatable characters, we get to know just enough about each of them to ensure that Kodachrome will be watched without a dry eye in the room.Kodachrome's ability to draw out real and tangible feelings from its audience is thanks largely to its aforementioned cast members and while Sudeikis is as good as his ever been as the troubled Ben, its Harris and Olsen that steal the show here.Relishing the chance to get cantankerous, Harris is a blast as the hard to love but hard to hate Ben while Olsen further establishes herself as one of the most likeable and watchable actresses working in the industry today with another fine turn as Zoe.It seems at present that the sibling of Mary-Kate and Ashley can truly do no wrong.Final Say - With great turns from its cast members, a toe-tapping soundtrack and a strong emotional core, Kodachrome is a road-trip worth taking and despite its long foreshadowed ending and adherence to the rulebook, this is one of the best Netflix films to find its way into our households (or cinemas as is the case in Australia) this year.4 thrown away cassette tapes out of 5

It's hard to find good dialogue and good acting anymore. This film had both. Ed Harris is always compelling, young Elisabeth Olsen is perfect for this role. Loved her character in Wind River also. Jason Sudeikis is funny, as always, but really played the dramatic scenes well I thought. Good "date night" kinda movie. I guess I enjoyed it more than most because of SO many parallels in my life......BUT ISN'T THAT WHAT WE ALL WANT TO SEE ?? Many great life messages here. Big 2 thumbs up. Millennials will most likely HATE this kind of film because it doesn't have the edgy JUNO vibe but I would highly recommend this to anyone over 40. Best movie I've seen since Gran Torino. Cheers.