- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Vintage (Jun 2 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307475883
- ISBN-13: 978-0307475886
- Product Dimensions: 13 x 1.5 x 20.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 240 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #513,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
The first original screenplay by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida, Away We Go is the new movie direcetd by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes.
Longtime couple Verona (Maya Rudolph) and Burt (John Krasinski) are expecting a baby, and the impending child's only living grandparents are moving to—where else—Belgium. So Burt and Verona head out on the road, across America, looking for the right place to call home. Along the way they encounter a succession of strange and hilarious friends and relatives (played by a cast that includes Jeff Daniels, Catherine O’Hara, Maggie Gyllenhall, Josh Hamilton, Allison Janney, and Jim Gaffigan), most of whom have no idea what they’re doing. In the end—with and despite the help of those they meet on their journey—Burt and Verona come closer to an understanding of their own definition of home and family.
About the Author
Dave Eggers is the author of What Is the What and Zeitoun, among other books.
Vendela Vida is the author of books including And Now You Can Go and Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name.
Vendela Vida is the author of books including And Now You Can Go and Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name.
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A hilarious comedy with adult dramatic themes, Oct 31 2009
By Nicholas Soucy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away We Go: A Screenplay (Paperback)
I couldn't be happier with this film. First and foremost, it's hilarious. I say that as a 26 year old who appreciates a little vulgarity paired with some deadpan humor and social ribbing in the tradition of Bill Murray, Wes Anderson or Michael Cera.
This is the perfect example of movies that are targeting my demographic and hopefully several others. The plot deals with serious issues in a humorous, but mature way (issues I don't want to spoil by mentioning). There are tongue-in-cheek moments of silliness but it's nice to see an R-rated movie that is clearly written for people who want substance over gimmicks or cliches. Slightly more mature than Judd Apatow films, with superior writing from acclaimed novelist Dave Eggers.
This is definitely the best among the pregnancy-themed movies in the past few years (Juno, Baby Mama,etc). This is probably because the pregnancy is only one dimension of the film. It's also about the troubles young adults have (25-30-ish)with deciding how to use their education and talents to make something valuable of themselves and their careers. The script is solid and true-to life for characters that age, not at all stuffy like the one-dimensional Juno character played by Ellen Page. In Away We Go, you can identify with the characters in a genuine way.
I was hesitant to give Krasinski the benefit of the doubt. Same with Maya Rudolph, but they both pulled off a feature-length performance in a way most TV stars struggle to do.
This is a playful, entertaining and, at times, touching story. I especially think couples in their 20s will enjoy watching together.
5.0 out of 5 stars
satisfied, Oct 10 2011
By ruth - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away We Go: A Screenplay (Paperback)
Im happy about the service. It has taken 1 month to have it on my place but im really satisfied about the product, it seems to be new even when it is a vintage book. I would repeat.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Movie made for urbanite parents, July 10 2010
By ma2one - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away We Go: A Screenplay (Paperback)
The writing is subtle and the movie was lost on most mainstream viewers who do not get the urbanite silliness and our privilege of having so many choices about how to raise our children.
The movie feels like an inside joke to those parents making all our intentional choices about how we want to raise our family.
I could not stop laughing at times and really enjoyed the humor poking fun at the holier than thou urbanite over educated parents sensibilities.
Maggie Gyllenhaal remains one of our generations most brilliant actresses.
She played her role with an insider's knowledge to poke fun at us.
First hand she is living amongst the craziness of Park Slope Brooklyn "baby wearing" advocates.
I loved it all!
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