As coming of age stories go, Ashby is a nice change from what we're used to because it parallels - or at least try - Ed's journey into adulthood and Ashby's coming to terms with his impending death. The film has nice moments. The story has heart, humor, and decent performances, but it lacks characters development. I mean the title character, Ashby, was not fully develop. It really felt like there was more to be said about him. The female characters were cruelly undeserved, they had their moments but it mostly felt like they were optional or added in at the last minute.
To sum it up Ashby was a bit stop and go, probably showcasing McNamara's shortcomings as a director, but the cast sort of makes up for it, which makes a pleasant movie to watch. It's fun, light hearted, quirky, and brutally honest at times.
By wornoutspines
To sum it up Ashby was a bit stop and go, probably showcasing McNamara's shortcomings as a director, but the cast sort of makes up for it, which makes a pleasant movie to watch. It's fun, light hearted, quirky, and brutally honest at times.
By wornoutspines