The Road Within

THE ROAD WITHIN is the American remake of the fantastic “Vincent Wants To Sea,” the film that won the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award at the 2011 CIFF. The new version essentially follows the original scene-by-scene, but with a grittier feel. In case you missed it, the coming-of-age tale goes like this: Vincent is plagued by Tourette’s, which is only exacerbated by his tumultuous relationship with his father, who has placed him in a mental institution. There he meets Marie, an anorexic girl he’s smitten with, and Alex, his obsessive-compulsive, germ freak roommate. Afraid they will force-feed her, Marie hatches an escape plan and asks Vincent to join her. Inadvertently, Alex also gets involved, and the trio embark on a road trip that changes their lives in a way therapy never could. Featuring a terrific cast that includes Zoë Kravitz, Dev Patel, Robert Patrick, and Kyra Sedgwick, the remake stays true to the vision of the original, but offers its own unique take. Experience the fun all over again. – E.F.