Ashby, a comedy/crime/drama about a high-school student who befriends his retired CIA assassin with only a few months to live is the kind of movie I tune into for some light entertainment – and yes, I was somewhat adequately entertained, I guess. Though, mostly by Sarah Silverman’s character. She had the most fun dialogue. Nat Wolff did a good job with his outsider role and he too has a few fun lines.

The best moment in writer/director Tony McNamara’s movie, for me is the scene towards the end, between Mickey Rourke’s Ashby and Father Ted. The dialogue, delivery and emotion were just right.

Overall, I would have had a lot more fun if Ashby had focused more on Rourke’s story at the expense of a few of the other characters. Clearly, that would make for a completely different movie so I guess my point is, something about Ashby and all the other character’s stories just didn’t quite come together particularly well.

Watch it only if you absolutely must. Also, Mickey Rourke’s smarter outfits are rather nice – so there’s that.

Happy Film Loving, 

G