Amazon.com: The Go-Getter: Lou Taylor Pucci, Zooey Deschanel, Jena Malone, Martin Hynes: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: Mercer steals a car to escape his small Oregon town and find his older brother after a tragic loss in the family. Once on the road he becomes attached to phone calls from Kate, the forgiving and mysterious girl who's car he stole. With her voice as guidance Mercer travels across the former Wild West to find a new sense of belonging. A crazy trip to Reno with Joely and odd encounters with his brother's former friends soon make Mercer realize that everything he's looking for may not be on the road, but on the other end of the phone.

Starring: Lou Taylor Pucci, Zooey Deschanel

Supporting actors: Jena Malone

Directed by: Martin Hynes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes

Release year: 2007

Studio: Phase 4

MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, some sexual content and drug use

ASIN: B002TK3KDI (Rental) and B002TK1T3G (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 7 day viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 2007
MPAA: Rated R for language, some sexual content and drug use
Production Company: Et Cetera Films, Fillmore, Two Roads Entertainment
Filming Locations: California, USA | Mexico | Nevada, USA | Oregon, USA

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Life doesn't come with a road map [what happens on a road trip to finding yourself], September 15, 2008

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2007's under the radar independent film The Go-Getter tells the story of a somewhat feeble and mundane Mercer(Lou taylor Pucci) who's decided to take a road trip in order to find his brother and convince him to help spread their deceased mother's ashes. With almost nothing to his name, Mercer steals a car; that is owned by the lovely Kate(Zooey Deschanel) and begins trekking across the U.S., finding loophole after loophole.

Yes, it is similar to the typical plot of an independent film, about a coming of age experience but it is more enjoyable then most, and the acting by the young cast is enjoyable. Not to mention some of the crazy characters we come to meet and quickly find a distaste for.

The cinematography is brilliant, all the scenery was just near flawless; with gorgeous colors and whimsical feelings.

Although the film itself is fantastic, the true star is the soundtrack, mostly by M Ward, it is surreal, calming and the perfect companion to the enjoyable movie.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Still not sure what to think about the movie, June 4, 2009

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First of all, I thought the acting for this movie was pretty good from all the actors, especially Zooey Deschanel. Too bad she wasn't in it more! Mercer decides on a whim to steal a car and track down his older half brother (who he hasn't seen in 15 years or so). He starts his journey the last place he knew his brother was at and keeps getting sent somewhere else. The stolen car's owner continues to call Mercer and they form an emotional relationship through the phone.
By the middle I was wanting a resolution but it kept dragging on. Parts of the movie are just so unbelievable it was hard to watch. if you are a big fan of Deschanel or Malones, I'd say rent it. Otherwise I'd skip this one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Life doesn't come with a road map [what happens on a road trip to finding yourself], May 13, 2009

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2007's under the radar independent film The Go-Getter tells the story of a somewhat feeble and mundane Mercer(Lou taylor Pucci) who's decided to take a road trip in order to find his brother and convince him to help spread their deceased mother's ashes. With almost nothing to his name, Mercer steals a car; that is owned by the lovely Kate(Zooey Deschanel) and begins trekking across the U.S., finding loophole after loophole.

Yes, it is similar to the typical plot of an independent film, about a coming of age experience but it is more enjoyable then most, and the acting by the young cast is enjoyable. Not to mention some of the crazy characters we come to meet and quickly find a distaste for.

The cinematography is brilliant, all the scenery was just near flawless; with gorgeous colors and whimsical feelings.

Although the film itself is fantastic, the true star is the soundtrack, mostly by M Ward, it is surreal, calming and the perfect companion to the enjoyable movie.

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