Rotten
"The Ultimate Life" is hampered by a predictable story, stereotypical characters and wooden acting.
Daniel M. Gold, New York Times
The Ultimate Life
Some things are worth more than money.
2013 · 1h 45m · PG
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Michael Landon Jr.
Overview
Despite his best intentions, billionaire Jason Stevens can’t find enough time to keep his beloved Alexia a priority. But when he discovers his late grandfather’s journal, he is transported back to Red Stevens’ incredible world. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason Stevens hopes the past will prepare him well for the future.
Director and cast
- Michael Landon Jr. Director
- Logan Bartholomew as Jason Stevens
- Ali Hillis as Alexia
- Lee Meriwether as Mrs. Hastings
- Bill Cobbs as Ted Hamilton
- Austin James as Young Red Stevens
- Jack DePew as Young Gus Caldwell
- Peter Fonda as Jacob Early
- Abigail Mavity as Teenage Hanna Roberts
- Drew Waters as Red Stevens
- Brett Rice as Bill Stevens
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
18%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A terminally dull piece of faith-based family-values filmmaking designed to appeal strictly to the converted.
Geoff Berkshire, Variety
Rotten
The message of "The Ultimate Life" could be summed up on a greeting card.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
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