A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.
"Rudderless" isn't always smoothly paced, and features a plot twist that's awkwardly handled, but at its heart is a performance that resonates - and a director that, I hope, has more stories to tell.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
16 Oct 2014
rotten:
The story takes an even sharper left turn in the last half hour, raising emotional issues it can't adequately address.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
16 Oct 2014
rotten:
For all its noble intentions and loaded emotions, "Rudderless" proves a largely hollow, uninvolving affair.
– Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Oct 2014
fresh:
The film is a roller-coaster of emotions and the jolt, when it comes, will send you reeling.