In 1919, a seventeen-year-old boy works for the forest service and learns a few lessons about life. Starring Sam Elliott, Jerry O’Connell, and Ricky Jay. 

This is supposed to be a coming-of-age film, but really it’s a story that lacks direction. The story doesn’t have much to support the characters’ need to grow up. There aren’t many opportunities that would make someone change who they are, and it doesn’t seem like there is any change by the end of the film. It just really doesn’t have a good plot to build on, especially with the conflict between the boy and the cook – there aren’t any sparks there. For the most part, the film is enjoyable to watch for the named actors, but for an afternoon to escape reality, this is not it. This film is not worth the watch.