Sex Death and Bowling
The movie centers on eleven-year-old Eli McAllister as he's on his quest to win The Fiesta Cup, a local bowling tournament. Thrown into the tournament, Sean and his family must find a way not to dwell in the past and bowl their best for Eli.
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November 06, 2015
It's overly busy and seems to mask that there's something lacking. Grenier anchors with a nuanced lead performance, but for such a starry cast, the cinematic quality doesn't match up to the talent on screen.November 05, 2015
Seems more like a Lifetime Network movie than something designed for theatrical release.November 23, 2015
Rather oddly titled for what's basically a sentimental family pic, "Sex, Death and Bowling" mixes numerous formulaic, overfamiliar elements that never quite gel.February 20, 2016
Attempting a complex tone combining melodrama and quirk, it's moderately successful on a few fronts.November 06, 2015
Should be quietly euthanised.November 09, 2015
A richly emotional character-driven drama.