Wilder Days

This is a story within a story. Peter Falk does a reprisal of his grandfather role from Princess Bride, but with much more flair. "Pop Up" has a repertoire of stories which delight his grandchildren, especially Chris, played by Josh Hutcherson. Tim Daly plays the uptight father, John, who has zero tolerance for his bon vivant father, and he obviously has pent up issues towards his father. All this comes together when Pop Up takes off with Chris on a road trip--without John's permission. There are layers to this family movie. It's real; it's funny, and clever in its theme of second chances. It's predicable in many places, and there are plot holes; however, it has so much going for it I can't help myself, but I am going to buy it for my collection. A good generational movie is difficult to come by these days.

I think you guys are missing it! This is the same kind of SUPER grandfather character Peter did for "Princess Bride" with a bit of an older edge and even more columbo merged in. It's a true Family classic in the making...I hope others see it my way. The music is fantastic too, and reminds me of Beauty and the Beast (Linda Hamilton/Ron Pearlman) and the story is NOT unlike one of those wonderful tales where people HELP one another get through tough times in life and have fun doing so. I vote it a TOP notch TV movie and HOPE it will come out on DVD one day.

A real family tear jerker, with great amounts of comedy thrown in for good measure. Peter Falk takes his grandson on a journey back through his own imagination and allows him and his own son to follow suit. This movie is mainly about family issues and how in the end our own mortality is what will make you want to resolve them. Father and son (Tim Daly and Josh Hutcherson) realise what it is to stay in tune with your own imagination and not lose yourself in the material trappings of the modern world. It really is a much deeper movie than it lets on. Although a TV movie from 2003, this came out on DVD last year, and looks very much like a motion picture. I recommend it to all. It is a joy to see Peter Falk acting so well - and like somebody mentioned - it seems like an extension of his role in the Princess Bride. I'll be watching this again at the weekend :)

Peter

Great story!! Shows the real power of storytelling! Don't know what I'm talking about? Then watch and extract how storytelling might empower your life! Many viewers might only see the surface drama. I see a story about storytelling. How it is misunderstood by some and how contagious it is to others. I see classical aspects of storytelling. Like how important is listening. How stories can empower you when that power is most needed. After you have watched and carefully listened to this story you will have a new perspective on life and the power of story. Peter Falk does a superb job of convincing the audience that he's a bit wacky. Watch carefully and you'll catch occasional glimpses of what state this character is really in.

This was a pleasant accident one Saturday afternoon. I had time shifted a program from earlier in the day and found this following it. It was really the better of the two! A very good family program with a good to excellent cast. So good that I watched it again right after the first! It's good to see seniors not acting in the mold we put them in so often. My only gripe is with the TV channel that put the promo for the next show with the credits and kept me from being able to read them. If it is released on DVD,I'll get it and the full credits,too.