"Roadie" (2011): Rock 'n Roll Stunts your Growth

You don't know me (most likely).  But this guy Jimmy (Ron Eldard, in a touchingly understated performance) in "Roadie" is me.  Not in every aspect of his life, certainly.  But in essence.  

Jimmy cherishes, and largely lives in, the past.  It is a past that, though fraught with it's share of painful memories, inspires intensely felt emotions of a carefree youth.  Much of this joy is generated by a deep, abiding love of an intoxicating (both viscerally and literally) siren sound.  It is the powerful, so often times overpowering, beautiful noise of Rock 'n Roll.  It permeates not just the atmosphere, but also the soul, with it's rapturous allure. 

The only problem is, ya gotta grow up.  Or not.  Jimmy has decided to pursue a path based upon the latter.  It is a personal resolution which has perpetuated an adolescent sensibility well into his 40's.  And now maturation and responsibility may finally not merely be knocking at his door.  They're kicking the son-of-a-bitch down. 

In the end, "Roadie" leaves us with the sense that maybe you can go home after all.  And loved ones may actually be damn proud of you and with what you've done in your life.  Even if such sentiment is never expressly spoken.

Ultimately, we witness touching confirmation here that a son always loves his mother.  And vice versa.

Always.  

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