Mike Mills is back, and look, this is his time. His previous films, Beginners and 20th Century Women, both funny, hearbreaking films about the relationship between adults and their children, were showered with accolades. And the same looks to be the case for C’mon C’mon which has been earning raves everywhere including from our own reviewer, Cortland.
Joaquin Phoenix is likely back in the Best Actor race for his performance as Johnny, a journalist who agrees to care for his sister’s thoughtful, precocious son while she takes care of her mentally ill husband. As Johnny collects stories from kids from many different walks of life, he also learns a lot about his own family from his energetic nephew.
Gaby Hoffman and Scoot McNairy are also in the cast, but it’s Phoenix’s young co-star Woody Norman who is turning heads. Having seen the film recently myself, Norman really is terrific and expressive, a welcome counter to Phoenix who is dialed down compared to some of his recent roles.
C’mon C’mon opens in theaters on November 19th.
