“Home Again” came second in the domestic box office in its opening weekend after the horror film, “It.”
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“Home Again” released Sept. 8, is a dramedy about a recently separated mother, whose life gets shaken up when she allows three aspiring filmmakers to live with her and her two daughters. The movie stars Reese Witherspoon as Alice, Nat Wolff as Teddy, Jon Rudnitsky as George, and Pico Alexander as Harry.
The film is very entertaining, and it excels mostly because of the charming, realistic multidimensional characters. In fact, “Home Again” well-written script reveals distinct characteristics about the main characters, which make them rather layered, relatable, and multi-dimensional.
The main character, Alice, struggles with internal conflict throughout the movie. She is dealing with separation, a recent move to Los Angeles, and a new career choice. Alice’s struggles make her relatable to the audience, as she is viewed as a venerable and likable character. As she journeys through this new chapter in her life, the audience connects with her and feels compelled to root her on.
The three aspiring filmmakers are very distinct from one another, each having their own quirky personalities. Alice’s estranged husband (played by Michael Sheen) is introduced in tidbits and the movie reveals interesting characteristics to portray him as a flawed character, who makes questionable decisions. The movie excels at character development because the audience can understand their underlying motivations, even if they take disagreeable actions.
The actors play their roles well, Witherspoon shines while playing with interesting quirks and idiosyncrasies. She truly brings Alice to life and makes her feel so real and relatable. The three actors really embody the filmmakers distinctly while managing to show sincerity and genuineness.
There is great chemistry between the main actors: Witherspoon, Wolff, Rudnitsky, and Alexander, and this makes the relationships between the characters more vibrant. The audience can relate to the characters because these characters genuinely go through ups and downs together. Also, the relationship between adults and Alice’s daughters, Isabel (Lola Flanery) and Rosie (Eden Grace Redfield) add comedic value to the drama with great jokes, and their interactions add more dimension and development to the storyline.
The premise of “Home Again” revolves around the aspiring filmmakers attempting to make studio produced film and Alice getting her life and new career settled; both of these main plotlines are not only entertaining but also relatable. The audience can understand their motivations and their passions; the audience can also connect with the characters and root for them to accomplish their goals. The movie’s plot may be predictable at times, but it still manages to offer layers and turns that allow the audience to enjoy and go along the ride. The music and score does an excellent job of setting the right atmosphere for the dramatic and comedic scenes by playing with the emotions.
Overall, “Home Again” is very charming, with likable characters. The film offers several great jokes but pulls off the bigger feat of being a heartwarming, sentimental movie that keeps the audience’s interest throughout the entire showing.
