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Making Christopher Walken’s character Nat Parker in any way appeal to audiences is no easy feat but the ever-reliable Walken pulls it off. Yes, there are many reasons to dislike Nat: his character is ultra-quirky and hasn’t talked to his son Flynn (Alessandro Nivola) in years. And then, he suddenly reappears in his son’s life to drop one pretty massive bombshell: he has cancer. Meanwhile, Flynn’s life isn’t exactly going to plan anyway: he’s just been fired from his job and found out that his girlfriend Maggie (Amanda Peet) is leaving him. While down in the dumps, Flynn visits his father who convinces him to get away and accompany him on a road trip. From this point on, $5 A Day transforms itself into a heart-warming story about a father and son trying to come to terms with one another’s differences and salvage what’s left of their relationship. Oh, and there are plenty of laughs to be had along the way.

Release Date: 06/10/2010

Rating: 15+

Stars: Christopher Walken, Sharon Stone, Dean Cain, Amanda Peet

Videology: Christopher Walken was on Natalie Wood’s yacht the night that she drowned.

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