Thunder Road (2018)

Jim Cummings really wowed me with this one. His performance in the film and the very severe tonal shifts captured the severe highs and lows that real loss puts a human being through. The extremely long shots and surprisingly low budget of this film is something to be admired, but at no point did the film feel low budget. It felt real, and it broke my heart, then pieced it back together. Mostly.

I highly recommend Thunder Road to any and all fans of the cinema, and I suggest keeping they keep an eye on this creator. I'm excited to see what Cummings does next.

Fmovies: 'Thunder Road' is a deftly presented tragicomedy by writer/director/star Jim Cummings. Winner of multiple film festival awards--including SXSW's Grand Jury Award--the movie is a hidden gem amongst a crowded autumn release schedule.

Jim is a Texas police officer. Everything is falling apart in his life and his reactions make things worse. He has difficulties connecting with himself and others. Between tragedy and comedy, this feature film addresses the issue of toxic masculinity. Indeed, Jim grew up under the influence of John Wayne's movies. He was taught to be a tough guy and has repressed his emotions for years. As a consequence, he is now unable to express his feelings in a healthy way. He is vulnerable and needs help, but he does not confide in his friend. And then he loses control. It's quite a good movie, with an interesting topic handled in an original way. However, it's a bit excessive. The main character has to endure so many hardships, that it's hard to believe. Moreover, Jim Cummings overacts sometimes.

Thunder Road fmovies. Brilliantly written, deft performances, and rock solid story. Even the camera work was confident and perfectly suited for Jim's delicate and singular voice...!! The tightrope between comedy and drama is danced upon the the entire time, leading to surprising moments, huge emotions and deep belly laughs. I simply adore this story and film. Heart, talent, and originality... everything I look for in a movie-watching experience. Instantly, one of my all-time favourites. Kudos for the whole team from this rapt fan!

To be honest I never heard of Jim Cummings before, not as an actor nor as a writer, nor as a director, but after watching Thunder Road I will remember him in the future. This movie is a strange mixture of drama and comedy. You never completely know if it is sadness or laughter they were looking for and that's all credit to the excellent acting of Jim Cummings. I never saw a grown man crying so much in a movie and still be funny due to his facial expressions whilst crying. I truly enjoyed Thunder Road and I'm sure plenty of others will do also. An easy to watch story, with mixed emotions, but in the end better than I thought it would be.

This movie was well written well acted and finely directed. I don't normally write reviews but felt compelled after reading so many poor and inaccurate reviews. It gave me garden state like vibes, but a garden state for a mature audience. Don't pay any attention to the poor reviews anyone that enjoys offbeat independent drama -comedies will thoroughly enjoy this. Jim Cummins is an all round talent who deserves to be recognised for this project.