
The New York Times
“Where do these people get their money,” I wrote in my notes... Doesn’t matter. Nor do the multiple clichés. In Ride the Eagle, the laid-back vibe is all.
Full reviewIn order to claim his estranged mother's inheritance—a cabin in Yosemite—a man must first meet all of her surprise conditions in this comedic man-meets-nature flick starring and co-written by Jake Johnson (New Girl). Co-stars Oscar winners JK Simmons and Susan Sarandon.
“Where do these people get their money,” I wrote in my notes... Doesn’t matter. Nor do the multiple clichés. In Ride the Eagle, the laid-back vibe is all.
Full reviewTrent O’Donnell and Jake Johnson strike a deft balance between sentimentality and clear-eyed intelligence.
Full reviewRide the Eagle feels like everyone involved was more interested in the logistics of the production than the story that they were telling.
Full reviewGood intentions aside, (Ride the Eagle) never soars beyond its innate contrivances and frequently flat, knee-jerk humour.
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