Review "The fundamentals of caring" (Netflix): a moving road trip.

The Fundamentals of caring is the meeting of several very different personalities. With each their wounds to heal, they discover and flourish during a road trip across America. Destination: the largest well in the world. 

A touching story

Ben lost his son two years ago. His wife filed for divorce. To get back on track, he became a nursing assistant. He then finds himself having to help Trevor, a young myopath homebody and sarcastic. When the two manage to find a balance (rather wobbly), Ben decides to take Trevor to visit several cult places in America to the largest well in the world. They will get to know each other and meet new people. Dot will arrive on their way by chance. A lonely young runaway, she will capsize the heart of Trevor, unaccustomed to female attention. 

A fluid and gripping scenario

The scenario is captivating, the spectator is embarked with the different characters on their journey. What is interesting to note is that the pattern of this kind of film is not classic here. Indeed, instead of focusing the story on Trevor's disease, the director chooses to show us the different problems faced by all the main characters. For example, Ben's quest to accept his losses is one of the key elements of the film. 

An unexpected cast

When you see the cast, you don't expect as much success. Selena Gomez in particular, former leading figure of Disney, is not the darling of directors or the public. She nevertheless signs one of her best roles (with Spring Breakers). She manages to embody impeccably the character of the tormented girl who decides to flee to recreate everything elsewhere. Craig Roberts is just grandiose, he personifies sarcasm brilliantly. Throughout the film, he gives the right intonation to each line. Paul Rudd (known for his interpretation of Ant-Man), returns in a different role than he did. Indeed, the dramatic aspect of his character is strongly present. Nevertheless, he manages to move the viewer and make him feel empathy for him. 

The fundamentals of caring is a very good film. He pushes the viewer to question through a journey towards self-acceptance. Even if we feel that Netflix wants to be a moralizing brown by wanting to get this message across. 

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