Albert Finney directs and stars as the central figure, a writer who's achieved considerable financial success, in what turns out to be a rather ordinary film. He enjoys a luxurious lifestyle—a beautiful Rolls Royce convertible, a house with staff, even a somewhat tasteless security system—and shares occasional messy meals with his friend “Smokey” (Colin Blakely). However, he’s also divorced, struggling with a rebelli…

Albert Finney directs and stars as a successful writer, portraying a man who's accumulated considerable wealth—a beautiful Rolls Royce, a staffed house complete with an unusual security system, and even some upscale food-flinging escapades with his friend “Smokey” (Colin Blakey). Despite this apparent success, he’s divorced, struggling to connect with his rebellious young son, and generally feeling unfulfilled. The s…

Albert Finney's direction of himself in the lead role as a successful writer feels unexpectedly ordinary. The character enjoys a luxurious lifestyle—a beautiful Rolls Royce, a staffed home complete with an unusual security system, and even some upscale food-throwing antics alongside his friend “Smokey” (Colin Blakey)—but he’s also divorced, struggling with a rebellious son, and generally unfulfilled. A journey to rec…