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Roger movie



Roger gets a good review!  But the movie doesn't.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/movie-1103893/

Already vulnerable, Jesse’s internal battle over whether the time is
right for love is eased by Jet’s best friend Nehemiah Peoples (Roger
Daltry of the legendary rock band The Who). His loyalty and drunken
wisdom offer some of the film’s few highlights.

Most of the roles in this romance are horribly miscast, especially Van
Dien as the poet bill collector and Christopher Lloyd as the ailing
rock star. Whenever Van Dien attempts to make his character charming by 
offering a flower or quotes from Shakespearean sonnets, he comes across as a 
clumsy oaf from the land of Gumby.  Lloyd is equally difficult to watch, as 
he in no way resembles or sounds like a one-time Woodstock headliner.

Graham ( Sweet November) is surprisingly strong in the starring role.
Although Van Dien’s inability to act overshadows several scenes,
Graham’s snarky combination of strong and sensitive makes Jesse out to
be very real.

It’s dangerous for films to rely on the thought of destiny to drive a
plot forward. The reliance on coincidence can become too much for
viewers to handle, and that’s certainly an issue here. Most movie
lovers demand at least a shred or two of logic.  Things need to happen
for a reason, rather than depending on a fortune cookie wrapping things up 
far too nicely.

The map that Chasing Destiny follows is too familiar and worn out. With its 
predictable plot points, cheesy dialogue and dominantly awful
casting, this is one chase that is not worth the effort.

                   Ryan Cracknell
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