A Long Way Off
Jacob is tired of living on the family farm, submitting to the rules of his father. One day he demands an early inheritance from his father, who shocks his young son by agreeing to give it to him. So, he heads to the big city doing things his way without restraint, and for a while he does well-surprisingly well. He takes huge business risks and converts his small fortune into a big fortune, despite his extremely flamboyant lifestyle that attracts the wrong women, including seductive Laura, whose rich boyfriend Frank is often dangerously nearby. Jake had it all: money, ladies, prestige-but then-he loses it all and just when he things he's hit bottom the bottom drops some more- until he is eating out of dumpsters and eventually ends up living in a literal pig pen. Coming to his senses he heads home, determined to work in an entry level position for his dad, who surprises him once again by running to him-but is it to kiss him or kill him?
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Plot Summary
A college student, Richard, grapples with his father's rejection and his own struggles with alcohol and women. After a series of bad decisions, he hits rock bottom and begins a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The film follows his path to finding faith and making amends.
Critical Reception
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, often cited for its poor production values, amateurish acting, and a simplistic, preachy narrative. It is largely considered a critical and commercial failure.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely panned for its low production quality and unconvincing performances.
- Criticized for its heavy-handed religious messaging and lack of subtlety.
- Considered by many to be one of the worst films of its release year.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally align with critical sentiment, noting the film's poor execution and didactic tone.
Fun Fact
This film marked the directorial debut of Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in the popular 90s sitcom 'Saved by the Bell'.
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